India vs Pakistan T20 Match 2026: India vs Pakistan is one of the most-awaited clashes in the cricket world. As the most historic rivalry returns to the T20 ICC World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka tomorrow, February 15. To mark the clash, ‘Big Dawg’ singer Hanumankind will light up the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, and a dynamic dance performance.

As the Internet calls him ‘the second Hanuman to light up Lanka on fire’, fans are awaiting this high-octane performance, referring to the Hindu mythology ‘Ramayana’. Hanumankind will follow the 2016 T20 World Cup performance of Sufi singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan and Amitabh Bachchan, who performed at Eden Gardens. Recently, in 2023, Arijit Singh took centerstage at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

However, this is not the first star-studded performance for the T20 World Cup 2026. The opening ceremony in the Wankhede Stadium featured Badhshah and Nora Fatehi, as they lit up the stage with their groovy beats.

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India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup: How to watch Hanumankind LIVE online?

Kerala rapper Hanumankind will headline the pre-match celebrations at 6 PM IST at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Fans online can watch the performance live on JioCinema or the broadcast on Star Sports 1.

Internet questions – ‘Why the special treatment?’

While several netizens were unaware of his music, others thought he was a comedian. However, fans questioned, “Why special treatment for Ind vs Pak game?” With the opening ceremony, which greenlit the World Cup in Mumbai, @DhruvB911 wrote, “Why does this match need another performance before the game? we are in the middle of the cup; this isn’t the opening ceremony.”

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At the same time, another fan who knew the artist wrote, “Pretty sure that he wouldn’t be able to beat the original Hanuman performance in Lanka.” “Literally this is a normal wc match, not any semi-final or final. why so drama,” opined @SAksham77334436.

However, with the rain prediction, netizens are expecting showers to play the X-factor at the much-awaited and high-pressure match. As the emotions of the entire country ride on the playing XI, rain would truly be a spoilsport at the event.