India Dominate Pakistan in High-Pressure World Cup Clash: India delivered a powerful all-round performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in Match 27 of Group A at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
After posting 175/7 in 20 overs, the Indian bowlers completely dominated the chase and bundled Pakistan out for 114 in 18 overs. With this victory, India secured qualification for the Super 8 stage, while Pakistan now face a must-win situation in their final league game.
Pakistan had won the toss and chose to bowl first, but India controlled the game from start to finish.
Ind vs Pak Match Summary
| Team | Score |
|---|---|
| India | 175/7 (20 overs) |
| Pakistan | 114 all out (18 overs) |
| Result | India won by 61 runs |
Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Toss: Pakistan opted to bowl
Ishan Kishan Leads India’s Strong Batting Effort
India recovered from an early setback after losing Abhishek Sharma for a duck. Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan played a match-defining knock, scoring 77 runs off 40 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes.
He built a crucial partnership with Tilak Varma that stabilized the innings and gave India momentum.
Key Indian Batting Performances
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 77 | 40 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 32 | 29 |
| Tilak Varma | 25 | 24 |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 17 |
| Rinku Singh | 11* | 4 |
India scored **inku Singh’s late hitting helped the team reach a competitive total of 175, which proved more than enough on the Colombo surface.
For Pakistan, Saim Ayub was the most successful bowler with 3 wickets, while Shaheen Afridi and Usman Tariq picked up one each.
India’s Bowlers Crush Pakistan’s Chase
Pakistan’s run chase never gained momentum as India struck early and kept taking wickets regularly.
By the end of the powerplay, Pakistan were struggling at 38/4, and the pressure kept building.
Pakistan Batting Highlights
| Batter | Runs |
|---|---|
| Usman Khan | 44 (34) |
| Shaheen Afridi | 23* (19) |
| Others | No major contributions |
Captain Salman Agha, Babar Azam, and Saim Ayub all fell cheaply, putting Pakistan under heavy pressure early in the innings.
Indian Bowling Performance
India used multiple bowlers effectively, with pace and spin working together to dominate.
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 2/16 (3 overs) |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2/17 |
| Axar Patel | 2/29 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 2/17 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 1/14 |
| Tilak Varma | 1/11 |
Hardik Pandya took the final wicket, bowling Usman Tariq to seal the win. Varun Chakaravarthy’s middle-over spell broke Pakistan’s lower order, while Bumrah’s early strikes set the tone.
Powerplay Damage Changed the Game
Pakistan’s early collapse proved decisive:
- Farhan – 0
- Ayub – 6
- Salman Agha – 4
- Babar Azam – 5
With four wickets down inside six overs, the chase never recovered.
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Big Records and Key Moments
- India won by 61 runs, one of their biggest T20 World Cup wins over Pakistan.
- This defeat is Pakistan’s second-biggest loss by runs in T20 World Cup history.
- India now hold an 8–1 record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups.
- India officially qualified for the Super 8 stage.
India
- Strong position in Group A
- Net run rate boost
- Momentum heading into Super 8
Pakistan
- Must win their final league match to stay in contention
- Net run rate significantly affected
India produced a complete team performance under pressure. Ishan Kishan’s aggressive batting laid the foundation, and the bowlers executed their plans perfectly to dominate Pakistan.
In a high-stakes rivalry match, India stayed calm, controlled the game throughout, and finished strongly. The victory not only strengthens their campaign but also sends a strong message to other teams as they move into the Super 8.
