India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Men in Blue Seal Dominant 61-Run Victory in Colombo
The iconic rivalry delivered another classic under the lights at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, but it was a familiar story of Indian dominance. In front of a packed and passionate crowd, India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Match 27 of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 . After being put in to bat, India posted a competitive total of 175/7, before their world-class bowling attack bundled Pakistan out for just 114.
Tournament Overview
Coming into this top-of-the-table Group A clash, both teams were unbeaten. India had secured convincing wins against the USA and Namibia, while Pakistan had defeated the Netherlands and the USA . This victory not only extends India’s incredible unbeaten run against Pakistan in T20 World Cups but also guarantees their spot in the Super Eights stage of the tournament .
Full Match Scorecard
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | Date: February 15, 2026 | Toss: Pakistan won the toss and elected to bowl .
India Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s/6s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 77 | 40 | 10×4, 3×6 |
| Tilak Varma | 25 | 24 | 2×4, 1×6 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 32 | 29 | 3×4 |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 17 | 3×4, 1×6 |
| Rinku Singh | 11* | 4 | 1×4, 1×6 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 4 | – |
| Hardik Pandya | 0 | 1 | – |
| Axar Patel | 0 | 1 | – |
| Extras: 3 (LB 2, W 1) | |||
| Total: 175/7 in 20 overs | |||
Fall of Wickets: 1-1 (Abhishek, 0.6 ov), 2-88 (Kishan, 8.4 ov), 3-126 (Varma, 14.2 ov), 4-126 (Pandya, 14.3 ov), 5-159 (Yadav, 18.5 ov), 6-175 (Dube, 19.5 ov), 7-175 (Patel, 20 ov) .
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 25 | 3 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 24 | 1 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 31 | 1 |
| Salman Agha | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 38 | 0 |
Pakistan Innings
| Batsman | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 0 | 4 |
| Saim Ayub | 6 | 2 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 4 | 4 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 7 |
| Usman Khan (wk) | 44 | 34 |
| Shadab Khan | 14 | 15 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 5 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 10 | 14 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 23* | 19 |
| Usman Tariq | 0 | 1 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0 | 3 |
| Extras: 0 | ||
| Total: 105 all out in 17.5 overs | ||
Key Moments of the Match
- Kishan’s Masterclass: After Abhishek Sharma departed for a golden duck in the first over, Ishan Kishan played a sensational knock. His 77 off just 40 balls laid the foundation for India’s total, dominating both pace and spin on a tricky pitch .
- Saim Ayub’s Fightback: Pakistan’s spinner Saim Ayub was the pick of the bowlers, taking 3/25. He broke the backbone of India’s innings by dismissing the dangerous Kishan, followed by Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya in the same over .
- Bumrah’s Early Strikes: Chasing 176, Pakistan’s top order collapsed. Jasprit Bumrah removed Saim Ayub and Salman Agha in a fiery spell, reducing them to 13/3 inside two overs .
- Babar’s Dismissal: Pakistan’s hopes rested on Babar Azam, but his poor record against India continued. He was bowled by Axar Patel for just 5, leaving Pakistan reeling at 27/4 and sealing their fate .
What to Expect Next
This dominant win sends a strong message to the rest of the tournament. India has qualified for the Super Eights with a massive net run-rate boost, while Pakistan will need to recover quickly to secure their spot in the next round. For Indian fans, the victory in Colombo will be celebrated as another chapter of supremacy in this historic rivalry .
