India Dominates Pakistan by 61 Runs, Advances to T20 World Cup Super 8
India showcased an impressive performance against Pakistan in a crucial Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2026, winning by 61 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This victory not only lifted India’s spirits but also guaranteed their advancement to the Super 8 stage of the tournament.
Match Highlights
Choosing to bat first, India opened the innings with a remarkable display of power-hitting led by Ishan Kishan. He scored 77 runs from just 40 deliveries, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. His commanding start set the foundation for a strong innings.
Key Contributions
In addition to Kishan, several players helped build India’s score:
- Tilak Varma: 25 runs off 24 balls
- Suryakumar Yadav: 32 runs off 29 balls
- Shivam Dube: 27 runs, quick-fire towards the end
- Rinku Singh: late contributions to bolster the score
India posted a total of 175 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs.
Pakistan’s Response
Chasing 176 runs, Pakistan’s innings faltered right from the start. Hardik Pandya made an immediate impact, dismissing Sahibzada Farhan on the first ball. Jasprit Bumrah soon followed, taking two key wickets, including that of captain Salman Agha.
Bowling Performances
India’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance, effectively dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup:
- Hardik Pandya: 2 wickets for 16 runs
- Jasprit Bumrah: 2 wickets for 17 runs
- Axar Patel: 2 wickets for 29 runs
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 2 wickets for 17 runs
- Kuldeep Yadav: 1 wicket for 14 runs
- Tilak Varma: 1 wicket for 11 runs
Usman Khan was the standout batsman for Pakistan, scoring 44 runs off 34 balls. Despite brief partnerships with Babar Azam and Shadab Khan, the team struggled to establish any significant resistance and was ultimately bowled out for just 114 runs in 18 overs.
Conclusion
India’s emphatic 61-run victory over Pakistan not only reinforced their dominance in the rivalry but also confirmed their position in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup. Fans and team members celebrated this remarkable achievement as India continues its pursuit of T20 World Cup glory.
