India crushed Pakistan by 61 runs in their Group A India vs Pakistan match at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. This win also confirmed India’s spot in the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026.
The star of the night was Ishan Kishan, who played a fast and clean innings of 77 runs off 40 balls. Because of him, India reached a strong total of 175/7. Pakistan’s best bowler was Saim Ayub, who took 3/25.
Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, mainly because India kept taking wickets regularly. All six Indian bowlers used by captain Suryakumar Yadav picked up wickets, with Bumrah, Varun Chakravarthy, Axar Patel, and Hardik Pandya taking two wickets each.
The match started well for Pakistan when captain Salman Ali Agha dismissed Abhishek Sharma for a duck in his first over. But soon after, Kishan attacked hard, including a six off Shaheen Afridi, and didn’t slow down.
Kishan also built a big partnership with Tilak Varma. Together, they added 87 runs for the second wicket, with Kishan doing most of the damage. Kishan hit 10 fours and 3 sixes, and his half-century came in just 27 balls. He finally got out in the ninth over when Saim Ayub got through and stopped his charge.
Pakistan’s innings was basically destroyed in the first few overs. Hardik Pandya bowled a wicket maiden, dismissing Sahibzada Farhan, and then Jasprit Bumrah removed Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha, leaving Pakistan at 13/3 in just two overs.
Later, Usman Khan (44) tried to fight back, and there was a 39-run stand with Shadab Khan, taking Pakistan to 71/4 at halfway. But the required run rate kept climbing, and Pakistan lost wickets quickly again, slipping to 83/7 in 13 overs.
Pakistan did manage to cross 100 due to a small 17-run partnership for the 10th wicket, but they were still far behind the target. With this win, India now sits top of Group A with 6 points. Pakistan dropped to third, behind the USA on net run rate. Next up, India plays the Netherlands on Wednesday, while Pakistan faces Namibia in a must-win match.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Head-to-Head
The India vs Pakistan match has happened nine times in the T20 World Cup. Out of those nine matches, India have won eight, while Pakistan have managed only one win. One match ended in a tie, but India still came out on top because they won the bowl-out. There have been no matches ending with no result.
If we look at their most recent T20I meetings overall, India has won all of the last five matches against Pakistan. Three of those wins came in the Asia Cup in 2025, including the final. Before that, India also won the 2024 World Cup game by 6 runs and the famous 2022 Melbourne match by 4 wickets.
Here is the full India vs Pakistan head-to-head record in T20 World Cup matches:
2007 (Durban) – Match tied, India win bowl-out
The first-ever India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match ended in a tie at Kingsmead, Durban. There was no Super Over back then, so it went to a bowl-out, which India won 3-0 under MS Dhoni.
2007 (Johannesburg) – India win final
Later in the same World Cup, both teams met again in the final at Wanderers Stadium. India won a close match by 5 runs and became the first-ever T20 World Cup champions.
2012 (Colombo) – India win by 8 wickets
Their next meeting was in Colombo at the R. Premadasa Stadium. India won by 8 wickets in the Super 8 stage. Virat Kohli played a match-winning 78 (not out)* and won Player of the Match.
2014 (Mirpur) – India won by 7 wickets
In the 2014 T20 World Cup in Mirpur, India again defeated Pakistan, this time by 7 wickets. Amit Mishra was Player of the Match, while Kohli and Suresh Raina helped finish the chase.
2016 (Kolkata) – India won by 6 wickets
At Eden Gardens, the match was affected by rain, but India still won by 6 wickets. Virat Kohli again played the key knock and was named Player of the Match.
2021 (Dubai) – Pakistan win by 10 wickets
Pakistan finally broke the losing streak in Dubai. They chased 152 without losing a wicket, winning by 10 wickets. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scored unbeaten fifties. Shaheen Afridi was Player of the Match.
2022 (Melbourne) – India win by 4 wickets
One of the most famous matches happened at the MCG. India won a last-over thriller by 4 wickets. Virat Kohli’s 82 (not out)* was the big difference, and he won Player of the Match.
2024 (New York) – India wins by 6 runs
In New York at Nassau County Stadium, India defended a low score of 119 and won by 6 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was Player of the Match with 3/7.
2026 (Colombo) – India win by 61 runs
India dominated Pakistan again in Colombo. Ishan Kishan scored 77 runs and India finished on 175/7. Pakistan were bowled out for 114. India won by 61 runs, and the match looked one-sided.
FAQs
Q. What was the result of the India vs Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Q. What did India’s win against Pakistan confirm?
A. It confirmed India’s qualification for the Super 8 of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Q. What is India’s head-to-head record against Pakistan in T20 World Cup matches?
A. India have won 8 out of 9 matches, while Pakistan have won only 1.
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