India vs Pakistan Highlights: India Crush Pakistan by 61 Runs, Enter Super 8 – T20 World Cup 2026
India vs Pakistan Highlights: India Win by 61 Runs to Enter Super 8 in T20 World Cup 2026
India delivered a dominant all-round performance to defeat arch-rivals Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. With this massive victory, India officially qualified for the Super 8 stage and moved to the top of the points table.
A breathtaking knock from Ishan Kishan (77 off 40 balls) and a clinical bowling display from the Indian attack ensured a one-sided finish in the biggest rivalry of world cricket.
Match Result
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs
- India: 175/7 (20 overs)
- Pakistan: 114 all out (18 overs)
🟦 QUICK MATCH SUMMARY
Match Details
| Category | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan |
| Event | ICC T20 World Cup 2026 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Result | India won by 61 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ishan Kishan |
🟦 FULL SCORECARD
India Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 77 | 40 | 10 | 3 |
| Tilak Varma | 25 | 24 | – | – |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 32 | 29 | – | – |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 17 | – | – |
| Rinku Singh | 11* | – | – | – |
Total: 175/7 (20 overs)
Pakistan Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
|---|---|---|
| Usman Khan | 44 | 34 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | – |
| Others | Failed to score big |
Total: 114 all out (18 overs)
🟦 INDIA BOWLING
| Bowler | Wickets | Figures |
|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 2/16 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2 | 2/17 |
| Axar Patel | 2 | 2/29 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 2 | 2/17 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 1 | 1/14 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 1/11 |
Table of Contents
🟦 KEY HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MATCH
✔ Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls
✔ India posted 175/7 on a tricky pitch
✔ Pakistan collapsed to 13/3 in the powerplay
✔ Usman Khan fought alone with 44
✔ India won by 61 runs
✔ India qualified for Super 8
🟦 TURNING POINT OF THE MATCH
Hardik Pandya’s wicket in the first over and Bumrah’s double strike destroyed Pakistan’s top order and shifted the game completely in India’s favour.
🟦 PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Ishan Kishan (77 off 40 balls)
“I just wanted to take the team to a competitive total. Winning against Pakistan is always special.”
🟦 WHAT THIS WIN MEANS FOR INDIA
- India enter Super 8
- Top of Group A
- Massive NRR boost
- Strong title momentum
🟦 WHAT’S NEXT
- India’s next match in Super 8
- Pakistan’s qualification scenario
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Conclusion
The India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash turned into a one-sided contest as India dominated with both bat and ball. Ishan Kishan’s explosive innings and a ruthless bowling performance helped India register a memorable 61-run victory and book their place in the Super 8.
This win will give India massive confidence going into the next round, while Pakistan must quickly regroup to keep their campaign alive.
FAQs – India vs Pakistan Highlights
Who won India vs Pakistan 2026?
India won by 61 runs.
Who scored the most runs for India?
Ishan Kishan scored 77.
Did India qualify for Super 8?
Yes, after this victory.
