India vs Pakistan 2026: India Crush Pakistan by 61 Runs in T20 World Cup Thriller
Colombo, February 15, 2026: India delivered a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in Match 27 of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo.
India Innings – 175/7 (20 Overs)
After being put in to bat, India posted a competitive total of 175/7 thanks to a match-winning knock from Ishan Kishan.
Top Performers – India
- Ishan Kishan: 77 (40) – 10 fours, 3 sixes
- Suryakumar Yadav: 32 (29)
- Tilak Varma: 25 (24)
- Shivam Dube: 27 (17)
- Rinku Singh: 11* (4)
Pakistan’s best bowler was Saim Ayub, who picked up 3 wickets for 25 runs.
Pakistan Innings – 114 All Out (18 Overs)
Chasing 176, Pakistan suffered an early collapse and never recovered from the pressure applied by India’s disciplined bowling attack.
Top Performers – Pakistan
- Usman Khan: 44 (34)
- Shaheen Afridi: 23 (19)
Best Bowlers – India
- Hardik Pandya: 2/16
- Jasprit Bumrah: 2/17
- Axar Patel: 2/29
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 2/17
- Kuldeep Yadav: 1/14
Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, sealing a comprehensive victory for India.
Key Moments
- Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 in the powerplay
- Early breakthroughs from Bumrah
- Axar Patel dismissing Babar Azam
- Middle-order collapse under spin pressure
Match Summary
- India: 175/7 (20 overs)
- Pakistan: 114 (18 overs)
- Result: India won by 61 runs
- Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan
FAQs – India vs Pakistan 2026
1. Who won the India vs Pakistan match?
India won by 61 runs.
2. What was India’s total?
India scored 175/7 in 20 overs.
3. What was Pakistan’s score?
Pakistan were bowled out for 114.
4. Who was Player of the Match?
Ishan Kishan for his 77 off 40 balls.