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.
5. Where was the match played?