India claimed a thumping 61-run victory against Pakistan on a tricky pitch, as R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo hosted the Group A match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday (15 February). With this victory, India became the second team to secure a place for the Super Eight stage, after Group C team West Indies, while Pakistan are now facing the must-win game against Namibia. In fact, if Pakistan suffer a shocking defeat against Namibia on 18th February, they will be eliminated from the tournament, so Pakistan must avoid a defeat against Namibia. It means that no result (like due to rain) will also work in favour of Pakistan.
After Pakistan sent India to bat first, Indian opener Ishan Kishan scored a 27-ball 50 and stretched to 77 off 40 balls with 10 fours and three sixes. His powerful batting helped India to manage a total of 175/7 in 20 overs, which was a very strong total on the spin-favoured pitch.
In reply, only Usman Khan (44) and Shaheen Shah Afridi (23*) managed 20+ scores, as Pakistan were bundled out for only 114 runs in 18 overs.
Ishan Kishan 77 runs
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan slammed 77 runs off 40 balls.
Ishan Kishan recorded the fourth-highest score in the India vs Pakistan T20I match history.
Player (Team) | Runs scored | Venue | Date |
Virat Kohli (India) | Melbourne | 23 October 2022 | |
Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) | 79* | Dubai (DICS) | 24 October 2021 |
Virat Kohli (India) | 78* | Colombo (RPS) | 30 September 2012 |
Ishan Kishan (India) | 77 | Colombo (RPS) | 15 February 2026 |
Gautam Gambhir (India) | 75 | Johannesburg | 24 September 2007 |
India vs Pakistan: Record T20 World Cup Total
India scored 175/7 in 20 overs.
It was the highest total in the India vs Pakistan match in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The previous record was 160/6 in 20 overs by India at Melbourne in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022.
Pakistan spinners created T20 World Cup history
Pakistan used six spinners in the first innings.
It was the first time a team used six spinners in an innings of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Pakistan spinners delivered a total of 18 overs.
It was the joint-most overs by spinners in an innings of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Previously, Pakistan also recorded 18 overs with the spinners against Australia at Colombo (RPS) in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2012.
India vs Pakistan: Record Lowest Total
Pakistan scored 114 all out in 18 overs.
It was the second-lowest total in the India vs Pakistan match in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The record is 113/7 in 20 overs by Pakistan at New York in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.
India vs Pakistan: Spinners created T20 World Cup history
The entire match consisted of 31 overs bowled by the spinners.
It is the new record for most overs by the spinners in an ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match. The previous record was 26 overs by the spinners during the Pakistan vs Australia match at Colombo (RPS) in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2012.
India vs Pakistan: Record T20I winning margin
India won the match by 61 runs.
It is the largest winning margin by runs in an India vs Pakistan T20I match history. The previous record was India winning by 11 runs at Ahmedabad in 2012.
India recorded their eighth win against Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history, while Pakistan won only one in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.
