In a high-profile ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 fixture on 15 February 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, India delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs. The comprehensive victory not only boosted India’s confidence but also secured their place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament. The match was highlighted by a brilliant innings from Ishan Kishan and a combined bowling effort that dismantled Pakistan’s chase.
🏏 Match Summary & Complete Scorecard
📍 Venue
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
📅 Match
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 – 27th Match, Group A
Date: 15 February 2026
Result: India won by 61 runs
🧾 India Innings – 175/7 (20 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 77 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 192.50 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tilak Varma | 25 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 104.17 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 32 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Hardik Pandya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 158.82 |
| Rinku Singh | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 |
| Axar Patel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Did not bat: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah | |||||
| Extras | 3 (lb 2, w 1) | ||||
| Total | 175/7 | (20 overs) |
🧾 Pakistan Innings – 114 All Out (18 Overs)
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Saim Ayub | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Salman Agha (c) | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Usman Khan (†) | 44 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Shadab Khan | 14 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.42 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi* | 23 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 121.05 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Usman Tariq | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras: 4 (lb 1, w 3) | |||||
| Total: 114 all out (18.0 overs) |
🎯 Key Performances
🧠 Batting Highlights
🇮🇳 Ishan Kishan – 77 (40)
Kishan was the engine of India’s innings, striking the ball with authority in challenging conditions. His fifty was vital in giving India a competitive total on the board and earned him Player of the Match honours.
🇮🇳 Suryakumar Yadav – 32 (29)
India’s captain provided stability after early tension, rotating strike and keeping the scoreboard ticking before Kishan took charge.
🇵🇰 Usman Khan – 44 (34)
Pakistan’s top scorer, Khan tried to anchor the chase but lacked support from other batters, leaving the target beyond reach.
🧹 Bowling Breakdown
🔥 India Bowlers
India’s bowling unit was exceptional, striking regularly and applying pressure throughout:
- Hardik Pandya — 2/16 (3 overs)
- Jasprit Bumrah — 2/17 (2 overs)
- Varun Chakravarthy — 2/17 (3 overs)
- Axar Patel — 2/19 (4 overs)
- Kuldeep Yadav — 1/14 (3 overs)
- Tilak Varma — 1/11 (2 overs)
The balanced attack ensured early breakthroughs and relentless pressure in the middle overs, preventing Pakistan from building partnerships.
🧤 Pakistan Bowlers
Pakistan’s bowling came under pressure from the outset:
- Saim Ayub — 3/25 (4 overs)
- Salman Agha — 1/10 (2 overs)
- Shaheen Shah Afridi — 1/31 (2 overs)
- Other bowlers contributed but lacked sustained breakthroughs.
Ayub’s 3-wicket haul was a rare bright spot, striking early including dismissing top Indian batters.
📊 Match Analysis
🔥 Decisive Batting
India’s total of 175/7 proved well above par on the slow, spin-friendly surface. Kishan’s innings […]
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💥 Bowling Dominance
India’s bowlers stepped up with strategy and variation, keeping Pakistan under constant scoreboard pressure until they were bundled out for 114.
🔥 What This Win Means
- India has now won 8 out of 9 T20 World Cup matches against Pakistan, extending dominance in this iconic rivalry.
- The victory secures India’s Super Eight qualification with a strong mindset and healthy net run rate.
🎉 Conclusion
India’s emphatic 61-run win over Pakistan was a complete team effort — powered by Kishan’s match-defining innings and a well-orchestrated bowling attack. The result is not just about numbers; it’s about control, execution, and rising to the occasion in one of cricket’s most celebrated rivalries.
⚠️ Disclaimer
This match report is based on verified scorecards and official tournament data from the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A fixture between India and Pakistan played on 15 February 2026. Final statistics and records are maintained by the International Cricket Council and may be updated in official archives