India beats Pakistan and makes place in super 8

In a highly anticipated ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash on 15 February 2026, **India delivered a dominant performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs and secure a spot in the Super 8 stage of the tournament. The match, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, saw India put up a challenging total of 175/7 in their 20 overs after being sent in to bat.

India’s innings was powered by a blistering 77 off 40 balls from opener Ishan Kishan, whose aggressive stroke play laid the platform for a competitive score. Suryakumar Yadav also played a crucial role with a composed 32, providing stability in the middle overs. Contributions from the lower order helped India reach a strong total that proved too steep for Pakistan to chase.

In reply, Pakistan’s chase never gained momentum as the Indian bowling attack struck early and often. The visitors were restricted to 114 all out in 18 overs, with only Usman Khan’s 44 offering some resistance. Indian bowlers shared the spoils, with notable performances including Hardik Pandya (2/16), Jasprit Bumrah (2/17), Varun Chakravarthy (2/17), and Axar Patel (2/29), routinely denting Pakistan’s batting lineup.

The win extended India’s dominant head-to-head record in the T20 World Cup against Pakistan and confirmed their qualification for the Super 8s with three wins from three matches in the group stage. Player of the Match Ishan Kishan’s explosive inning set the tone for a commanding performance in both departments and underscored India’s intent as defending champions still very much in title contention.