Who will play at No 3 in Pakistan vs India match of T20 World Cup 2026?

2026-02-11 - 04:46

COLOMBO – Pakistan will approach their highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 clash against India on February 15 with confidence, following victories over the Netherlands and the USA. The high-pressure match will take place in Colombo, with both teams closely analyzing their playing XIs and player placements in a bid to secure a crucial win. Pakistani openers Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan have strengthened their positions with standout performances in the matches against the Netherlands and the USA, leaving the No. 3 spot as the only remaining area of debate. Last month, Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha confirmed that he will bat at the No 3 position for the side the world cup 2026. Pakistan’s captain, Salman Ali Agha, has confirmed that he will bat at No. 3 during the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. With this move, Babar Azam is expected to take on a different role, as he batted at No. 4 in the match against Australia, scoring 24 runs off 20 balls. While Ali Agha has typically batted lower in the top six throughout his T20I career, he has now decided to take on the important No. 3 spot, aiming to provide a more aggressive option for his team. On Monday, the federal government directed the Pakistan national team to play its scheduled T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made the decision after receiving a briefing from Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi about the results of high-level discussions held between the PCB, the International Cricket Council (ICC), and the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).