T20 World Cup: Pakistan opt to bowl against India

2026-02-15 - 13:16

Pakistan have won the toss and elected to bowl first in the high-octane ICC T20 World Cup clash against India at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Sunday. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha said that the pitch is a bit tacky and that it may provide some assistance up top. “It is a big game, he notes, but everyone is relaxed and focused, and are looking forward to the challenge,” said the captain. “This is a bigger ground than the SSC, he says, and slightly slower too. Same team for Pakistan,” he added. Meanwhile, India captain Suryakumar Yadav was happy to lose the toss saying that they would have batted first anyways. “It is easy to say this is another game, but this is a high-stakes contest,” said that right-handed batter. “This sport teaches a lot of things, and anyone can have a good day,” he said. “Abhishek and Kuldeep come in, but he only mentions Arshdeep as the player going out. Samson could be the other,” Suryakumar concluded. More to follow