On February 15, 2026, India defeated Pakistan in the 27th Group A match at Colombo during the T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant performance. Riding on a sensational knock from Ishan Kishan, India secured a massive 61-run victory in one of cricket’s most anticipated rivalries.
India Innings: Ishan Kishan’s Explosive 77 Sets the Stage
India made a strong start in the powerplay, scoring 52/1 in 6 overs, with Ishan Kishan leading the charge. He reached his half-century in just 27 balls, smashing 7 fours and 2 sixes.
India reached 100 runs in 11.1 overs thanks to a strong second-wicket partnership between Kishan and Tilak Varma. India kept up its momentum despite Pakistan's timely reviews and significant dismissals of Shivam Dube and Suryakumar Yadav.
India set Pakistan a difficult target of 176 after reaching 150 in 17.5 overs and concluding their innings at 175/7 in 20 overs.
Pakistan Innings: The Chase Is Derailed by an Early Collapse
Pakistan's chase got off to a terrible start, managing just 38/4 in 6 overs and losing 4 wickets during the powerplay. The team was immediately under pressure after Saim Ayub was fired during an early review.
Pakistan fell to 89/7 in 14 overs as wickets continued to fall regularly. Drama was added by several reviews in the middle overs, but the needed run rate continued to rise.
India won by a total of 61 runs after Pakistan was eventually bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.
Ishan Kishan was the player of the match.
Ishan Kishan, who laid the groundwork for India's commanding total with his game-winning 77 runs off 40 balls, was named Player of the Match.
Match Summary
India: 175/7 (20 overs)
Pakistan: 114 all out (18 overs)
Result: India won by 61 runs
Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan (77 off 40)
India’s emphatic victory strengthens their position in Group A of the T20 World Cup 2026, while Pakistan will need to regroup quickly to stay in contention.