Colombo woke up to the T20 World Cup fever, even more so when the India-Pakistan clash took place in the Sri Lankan capital on February 15. But the Pakistani dugout had a surprise guest even before the cricket started.
A bizarre moment took place at the R Premadasa Stadium on Saturday when a snake was spotted in Pakistan’s dugout during practice on the eve of the clash against India.
The video quickly spread across social media, adding an unexpected dose of chaos to the already electric build-up.
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A snake in a Pakistani dugout
A snake was spotted in the Pakistan dugout during a training session at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo ahead of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match. pic.twitter.com/BW7J6OBObE— Sonu (@Cricket_live247) February 14, 2026
Ground staff and officials moved quickly to safely rescue the snake and ensure preparations for Sunday’s blockbuster went off without further drama.
Podium line-up FOR IND VS PAK IN COLOMBO
After days of political noise and boycott threats, cricket’s biggest standout has once again held its own. India vs Pakistan is back and the T20 World Cup is all set for its marquee night.
Both teams are undefeated, each with four points. India currently top Group A with an excellent clean sheet, while Pakistan closely follows in second place. A Super Eight berth and first place are firmly in play.
India opened with a 29-run win over USA led by captain Suryakumar Yadav and then crushed Namibia by 93 runs. Meanwhile, Pakistan outclassed the Netherlands in their opening match before comfortably defeating the USA, starring Sahibzada Farhan.
All roads now lead to Colombo where the rivalry once again takes center stage.
WHO IS FAVORITE IN IND VS PAK?
India started as favourites, fueled by their recent dominance in this rivalry and a strong, settled unit that fired early in the tournament. Their form and balance have given them the lead going into Sunday.
The numbers at the T20 World Cup only strengthen this case. India have had a measure of Pakistan on this stage, winning seven of their eight encounters so far, turning the rivalry into a familiar scenario in recent editions.
However, Pakistan remains a great cricket wild card. In a competition where emotion is as high as skill, one inspired spell or intrepid shift can turn everything around in an instant.
The statistics are based on India. This opportunity promises anything but routine.
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Issued by:
Debodinna Chakraborty
Published on:
February 15, 2026