India vs Pakistan: India Crushes Pakistan by 61 Runs in T20 World Cup 2026

India dominate in Colombo to reach Super 8s

India produced a dominant performance to rout arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs in a high-voltage Group A clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, booking their place in the Super 8 stage. Electing to bat first, India posted 175-7 as Ishan Kishan set the tone with a breathtaking 77 off 40 balls — 10 fours and three sixes — and shared an 87-run stand with Tilak Varma (25 off 24). Skipper Suryakumar Yadav added a steady 32, while Shivam Dube (27 off 17) and Rinku Singh (11*) provided the late flourish.

Bowling attack shreds Pakistan chase

Chasing 176, Pakistan never recovered. Hardik Pandya struck first, removing Sahibzada Farhan for a duck in the opening over, and Jasprit Bumrah followed by dismissing Saim Ayub and Pakistan skipper Salman Agha in his opening spell, leaving Pakistan reeling at 13/3. Usman Khan top-scored for Pakistan with 44 and briefly partnered with Babar Azam and Shadab Khan. But the Indian attack — led by Axar, Kuldeep and Varun Chakaravarthy — kept breaking partnerships. Varun finished the tail, and Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.

Key bowling figures: Hardik Pandya 2/16, Jasprit Bumrah 2/17, Axar Patel 2/29, Varun Chakaravarthy 2/17, Kuldeep Yadav 1/14, Tilak Varma 1/11.
Pakistan notes: Usman Khan’s 44 was the main resistance; the chase never gathered momentum after early blows.

Ishan Kishan the match-winner

Kishan’s power display on a tricky Colombo pitch earned him Player of the Match and set the platform India needed. “I think the wicket was not that easy in the beginning,” Kishan said, explaining his approach. Keep it simple, hit the gaps and back the off-side game. He added that the target of 160–170 was on his mind and that the win over Pakistan would boost India’s confidence in the tournament.

Reactions and context after india vs pakistan

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav reflected on the team’s approach: “I think this is for India. We played the same brand of cricket we wanted to play. Batting first was the better option on this wicket.” He praised the new-ball bowlers and credited Hardik and Bumrah for fine opening spells. Pakistan captain Salman Agha admitted, “Our spinners had an off day. Execution was missing in some parts,” and urged his side to regroup for their next match in two days.

Where this leaves both teams

The result puts India top of Group A and into the Super 8 stage, while Pakistan’s path becomes more precarious as they fight to keep their campaign alive. India’s clinical combination of Kishan’s power, sensible middle-over partnerships and a disciplined bowling unit showed why ind vs pak matches remain among cricket’s most intense fixtures.

India will carry confidence into the Super 8s after this comprehensive win. A classic india vs pakistan t20 world cup contest that was decided by both bat and ball.

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