India on Tuesday acknowledged the challenge of facing a strong Pakistan team in Colombo after Islamabad confirmed it would play the high-profile T20 World Cup clash. India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate said preparations remained unchanged and emphasized the importance of delivering their best performance against a quality side. India will play a Group A match against Namibia on Thursday in New Delhi before heading to Sri Lanka for Sunday’s blockbuster encounter, which promises huge revenue from advertising, broadcast rights, sponsorships, and tourism. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake welcomed the decision, thanking Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for ensuring the marquee match goes ahead.