India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. This thrilling match was played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
**Match Summary**
India won the toss and elected to bat first, posting a strong score of 235/7 in 20 overs, losing 7 wickets. Pakistan were bundled out for 174/8. The lethal bowling from Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah left Pakistan hungry for runs.
**Batting Performances**
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | Fours | Sixes |
|——————|——|——-|——-|——-|
| Ishan Kishan | 77 | 44 | 6 | 5 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 58 | 32 | 5 | 4 |
| Hardik Pandya | 45* | 22 | 3 | 3 |
Salman Agha scored 52 runs for Pakistan, but the rest of the batsmen failed.
**Bowling Highlights**
– Hardik Pandya: 3/28
– Jasprit Bumrah: 2/22
– Axar Patel: 2/30
India’s training and strategy crushed Pakistan. This victory strengthens India’s strong claim in the T20 World Cup.
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