New Delhi, Feb. 16 -- India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs in a dominant display at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday (February 15), securing their spot in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Ishan Kishan's explosive 77 off 40 balls powered India to 175/7, while the bowlers then dismantled Pakistan for 114. This victory extended India's unbeaten record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups to 8-1.

Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first on a spin-friendly pitch. India lost Abhishek Sharma early for a duck, but Ishan Kishan took charge with fearless hitting. His 77 included powerful strokes that put pressure on the Pakistan attack. Suryakumar Yadav contributed 32, Shivam Dube added 27, and Tilak Varma scor...