Lucknow, Feb. 16 -- Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya lauded India's 61-run win over Pakistan in their T20 World Cup 2026 group-stage match, saying whenever the Men in Blue register a win, the honour of the nation increases.

India defeated Pakistan in their third group-stage fixture at the T20 World Cup. The win marked the third consecutive victory for Suryakumar Yadav & Co. in the ongoing T20 WC, as they advanced to the Super 8 stage.

Speaking to reporters, Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya praised India's win, claimed that Pakistan's initial decision not to play India stemmed from "fear of defeat", and expressed confidence that India would continue to win future encounters.

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