🏏 India vs Pakistan — Match (15 Feb 2026, Colombo)
In a high-profile T20 World Cup Group A encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs. This win also helped India qualify for the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
India Batting
India were put in to bat first and posted a strong total of 175/7 in their 20 overs. The standout performance came from Ishan Kishan, who scored a blazing 77 runs off a quick 40 balls, dominating the middle overs and setting the platform for a competitive score.
Pakistan Bowling & Chase
Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to contain the Indian batsmen, and in reply, Pakistan’s chase fell apart under disciplined Indian bowling. They were eventually restricted to 114 runs (or around that figure), falling well short of the target. India’s bowlers struck regularly, with early wickets putting Pakistan on the back foot.
🎯 Key Highlights
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Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his explosive innings.
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India’s win continued their strong T20 World Cup record against Pakistan.
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The match featured intense moments and showcased India’s all-around cricket strength on a big stage.