Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium witnessed another Indian masterclass as they thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 World Cup 2026’s 27th clash. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav singled out Ishan Kishan for special mention after his explosive 77 off 40 balls – laced with 10 boundaries and 3 maximums – rescued India from 1 for 1.
Batting first, India racked up 175/7. Pakistan managed only 114 all out in 18 overs. ‘It’s the country’s win,’ beamed Suryakumar. ‘We stuck to our game plan. Ishan’s knock mirrored his recent domestic form. Early collapse demanded leadership with the bat, and he delivered spectacularly.’
Support came from Tilak Varma (25 runs, 1 wicket), Shivam Dube (27 off 17, 1 six, 3 fours), and Rinku Singh (11 off 4). The captain added, ‘175 was 15-20 above par; 155 would’ve been tight. Hardik’s new-ball spell and Bumrah’s genius sealed it.’
Securing Super-8 spot with three straight wins, India eyes their final league game against Netherlands on February 18. Post-match, Suryakumar shared pics on X: ‘Har Har Mahadev.’ This performance highlights Team India’s bowling prowess and batting firepower, setting a strong tone for the tournament ahead.