India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 India vs Pakistan match played in Colombo. Ishan Kishan hit 77 runs with 10 fours and 3 sixes as India made 175 runs. Pakistan’s batting failed as they scored only 114 runs. This India vs Pakistan match highlights moment proves India played much better cricket and qualified for the Super Eight round of the tournament.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 Match Result
India scored 175 runs for 7 wickets and beat Pakistan who made only 114 runs in a completely one-sided match. The game was played at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026, and India dominated from start to finish.
This crucial win helped India qualify for the Super Eight stage of the tournament with a game to spare. India now has an impressive record of 8 wins and just 1 loss against Pakistan in T20 World Cups, showing their clear dominance in this historic rivalry. The 61-run victory margin was India’s biggest win over Pakistan in T20 World Cup history.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Date | February 15, 2026 |
| Venue | R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| India Score | 175/7 (20 overs) |
| Pakistan Score | 114 all out (18 overs) |
| Result | India won by 61 runs |
| Tournament Impact | India qualified for Super Eight |
| Head-to-Head Record | India leads 8–1 in T20 World Cups |
Ishan Kishan 77 Runs Powers India to Victory Against Pakistan
Ishan Kishan played a match-winning knock that destroyed Pakistan’s bowling attack. He scored a brilliant 77 runs off just 40 balls with 10 fours and 3 sixes. His batting was simply outstanding on a difficult pitch. Kishan also made the fastest fifty by an Indian batsman in any India-Pakistan World Cup match, reaching 50 runs in just 27 balls.
The pitch at Premadasa Stadium was slow and favored spin bowlers, making batting very tough. What made Kishan’s innings even more special was that the rest of the Indian batsmen managed only 98 runs off 80 balls combined. His explosive performance is already being called an early contender for innings of the year because of the challenging conditions he faced.
India’s Batting Performance
India had an early setback as Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a duck. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Varma then rebuilt the innings with a crucial 87-run partnership for the second wicket. Kishan’s aggressive knock laid the platform, while Suryakumar Yadav (32) and Shivam Dube (27) finished strongly to take India to 175.
Pakistan relied heavily on spin, bowling 18 overs of spin — joint-highest in T20 World Cup history. Saim Ayub was the standout bowler with 3/25, troubling India’s middle order.
| Batsman | Runs |
|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 77 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 32 |
| Shivam Dube | 27 |
| Tilak Varma | Partnership role |
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 |
| Bowler | Wickets | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Saim Ayub | 3 | 25 |
Pakistan Collapse
Pakistan used four spinners on the turning Premadasa pitch but failed to control India. Abrar Ahmed struggled badly, conceding 38 runs in 3 overs without a wicket.
During the chase, Pakistan collapsed to 13/3 in just two overs. Only Usman Khan fought back with 44 off 34 balls, but he lacked support as Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, losing by 61 runs.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Early Collapse | 13/3 (2 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Usman Khan – 44 (34) |
| Final Score | 114 all out (18 overs) |
| Margin | Lost by 61 runs |
India Bowling Dominance
India’s bowlers controlled the match from the start. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah removed three wickets in the first two overs to put Pakistan under pressure.
All six bowlers took wickets, highlighting India’s depth. Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Pandya picked two wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav also contributed in his first match of the tournament.
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2 |
| Hardik Pandya | 2 |
| Varun Chakravarthy | 2 |
| Axar Patel | 2 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | — |
| Statistic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Wickets in first 2 overs | 3 |
| Bowlers used | 6 (all took wickets) |
| Pakistan total | 114 all out |
| Overs | 18 overs |
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India Beat Pakistan by 61 Runs in T20 World Cup 2026
India confirmed their Super Eight qualification with a commanding 61-run win over Pakistan in Colombo. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls was the highlight of India’s innings, helping them post 175/7 despite difficult batting conditions.
Pakistan’s chase never got going as they lost three wickets in the first two overs. Bumrah, Hardik, Varun, and Axar all picked up two wickets each to bowl Pakistan out for 114. This victory extended India’s T20 World Cup record against Pakistan to 8-1, proving their continued supremacy.
