India delivered a dominant 61-run victory over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium on February 15, 2026.
After all the boycott saga, the arch-rivals collided and India continued their domination. Check out the bits and top stories across the T20 World Cup here.
India smash Pakistan in Colombo
India delivered a commanding performance against Pakistan in their Group A clash at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Batting first, India posted 175/7, powered by explosive batting on a tricky pitch. Pakistan's chase crumbled early, finishing at 114 in 18 overs. India secured a decisive 61-run victory, marking one of their most dominant wins over their rivals in recent encounters.
India qualify for Super Eights, Pakistan wait
With a 61-run thrashing of Pakistan, India confirmed their spot in the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup 2026, extending their unbeaten run in the tournament. The win sealed progression from Group A with strong performances across batting and bowling. Pakistan, despite earlier wins, now face uncertainty and must await further results to determine if they advance, sitting in a precarious position after the heavy defeat.
Ishan Kishan plays a blinder
Ishan Kishan produced a sensational innings of 77 off just 40 balls to anchor India's total of 175/7 against Pakistan. On a slow, spin-friendly Colombo pitch, his aggressive strokeplay featured 10 fours and 3 sixes, dismantling the opposition attack early. His blistering knock set the foundation for India's dominance, earning him Player of the Match honors in the 61-run victory.
Hardik, Jasprit break Pakistan's back in run chase
India's bowlers dismantled Pakistan's chase after setting 176. Hardik Pandya struck in the first over and claimed 2/16, while Jasprit Bumrah took 2/17 in a fiery new-ball spell that removed key wickets early. Supported by Varun Chakravarthy (2/17) and Axar Patel (2/29), they restricted Pakistan to 114, collapsing the innings and sealing a comprehensive 61-run win.
India extend lead 8-1 over Pakistan
India's 61-run victory in Colombo extended their head-to-head dominance over Pakistan in T20 World Cups to 8-1. This record-breaking margin (by runs) against Pakistan in T20Is highlighted India's superiority in high-stakes encounters. The win marked India's eighth successive triumph in the tournament format against their arch-rivals, reinforcing their mental and skill edge in these contests.
West Indies qualify for Super Eights after win over Nepal
West Indies secured their Super Eights berth with a dominant nine-wicket victory over Nepal in the T20 World Cup 2026. Restricting Nepal to 133/8, the West Indies chased it down efficiently, finishing at 134/1 in 15.2 overs. Shai Hope's unbeaten 61 and contributions from others ensured an unbeaten group stage run, confirming qualification ahead of other contenders.
Rameez Raja bashes Pakistan batters after defeat
Former Pakistan captain Ramiz Raja sharply criticized the team's batting after the 61-run loss to India. He described the performance as a "disaster - especially batting," highlighting collapses under pressure and poor shot selection against India's bowlers. He said as if the Pakistan batters were obsessed to hit sixes and accused them for individual strategy rather a collective one.
Rohit, Wasim embrace with warmth amid No Handshake saga
Amid the ongoing no-handshake trend between India and Pakistan players post-match, a warm moment unfolded as Rohit Sharma and Wasim Akram shared a friendly embrace. The interaction occurred during pre-match or ceremonial proceedings involving the T20 World Cup trophy. It provided a positive contrast to the on-field rivalry, with the two legends exchanging pleasantries despite the competitive tension.
