Resolution criteria

The match is scheduled for February 15, 2026 at 1:30 PM GMT in Colombo as part of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Group A. The market resolves YES if both teams take the field and play the match. The market resolves NO if Pakistan forfeits or the match is cancelled. Resolution will be verified via ESPNcricinfo or ICC official records.

Background

The Pakistan cricket team announced it shall not take the field in the match scheduled on February 15, 2026 against India. The decision was reportedly taken in protest against the ICC's refusal to relocate Bangladesh's matches out of India. Pakistan will forfeit two points if they don't take the field, and Pakistan's net run rate will also be hit by the forfeiture, with the full 20 overs of the defaulting team's innings taken into account in calculating average runs per over.

Considerations

The ICC asked the PCB to consider the "long-term implications for cricket in its own country" if Pakistan refused to play India in Colombo on February 15. The PCB is yet to write to the ICC informing them of the boycott, leaving room for potential reversal. Broadcasters have cautioned that Pakistan could face a lawsuit worth $38 million if it pulls out of the February 15 match.

This description was generated by AI.