The marquee matchup in Colombo is expected to attract over a billion viewers as cricket's fiercest rivals meet with diplomatic tensions still lingering. Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha called on Indian players to decide on pre and post-match handshakes, while Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav remained non-committal when asked about the handshake controversy that marred their last meeting.
Elsewhere, West Indies aims for its third consecutive win against Nepal in Mumbai to secure a Super 8s berth. The match comes after Nepal's disappointing 10-wicket loss to Italy, which followed a near-upset of England. In Group A action, the United States takes on Namibia in its final group game after previously beating the Netherlands.