India, Feb. 16 -- India secured another routine win against Pakistan as the arch-rivals proved no match for the defending champions in the high-voltage T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo. For the eighth time in nine meetings between the two sides in T20 World Cup history, India defeated Pakistan - this time by a commanding 61 runs. It was the second-biggest defeat margin for Pakistan in the tournament's history, as Suryakumar Yadav's men sealed qualification for the Super Eight stage in emphatic fashion.

However, despite the comfortable victory, a tense post-match moment triggered talk of friction within the Indian camp. Hardik Pandya and captain Suryakumar Yadav were seen animatedly confronting teammate Kuldeep Yadav on the field immed...