IND vs PAK T20 WC 2026: India Beat Pakistan by 61 Runs

India secured a commanding victory over Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match, held at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026.

The match was highly anticipated due to the intense cricket rivalry and the ongoing geopolitical tensions between the two nations, drawing significant global attention

India chose to bat first and posted a formidable total of 175/7, with Ishan Kishan starring by scoring an impressive 77 runs off 40 balls, while captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed a steady 32 runs

Pakistan's pursuit of the target faltered under the pressure of India's disciplined bowling attack, led by Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Jasprit Bumrah, eventually being bowled out for 114

Usman Khan's effort of 44 runs was the only notable resistance in Pakistan's batting lineup, but it wasn’t enough to counter India's strong bowling performance

With this victory, India topped Group A, advancing to the Super Eight stage, and maintained an excellent head-to-head record against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches with 8 wins out of 9 encounters

The win sparked nationwide celebrations in India, with people in towns like Bhopal expressing their joy through dancing, fireworks, and waving the national flag

As the tournament progresses, India aims to keep up the momentum and strengthen their title defense, while Pakistan must win their final group match against Namibia to stay in the competition

The historic rivalry between India and Pakistan continues to capture the attention of millions worldwide, as both teams strive for World Cup glory