India, Feb. 16 -- Pakistan's campaign at the T20 World Cup 2026 is on the brink after Saturday's 61-run defeat to India in Colombo, a game in which India posted 175/7 and bowled Pakistan out for 114. The loss left Pakistan stranded on four points with a negative net run rate, while India sealed Super 8 qualification.

That turns Group A into a simple, brutal equation: Pakistan control their fate only if they win their final match. If they don't, their tournament effectively ends that afternoon - and the only real question becomes whether the United States or the Netherlands take the second spot behind India.

After three matches, India are top with six points and a strong net run rate. USA are second on four points with a NRR of +0.787. P...