India Defeats Pakistan — Match Report ICC T20 2026
15/02/2026 In a much-anticipated Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo (Sri Lanka), India beat Pakistan by 61 runs.
• India 175/7 (20 overs) – powered by a blistering 77 off 40 balls by Ishan Kishan.
• Pakistan 114 all out (18 overs) – never recovered from early pressure.
• India won by 61 runs — the biggest T20 World Cup win (by runs) over Pakistan in tournament history.
• Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan (IND).
The victory secures India’s place in the Super 8s stage, continuing their strong World Cup form.
📊 T20 World Cup 2026 Latest Points Table (After Today’s Match)
Group A Standings
(As of 15 Feb 2026 — after IND vs PAK)
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | Net Run Rate |
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +3.050 |
| USA | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | +0.788 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.403 |
| Netherlands | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.352 |
| Namibia | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.443 |
Key notes:
• India tops Group A and is confirmed for the Super 8 stage.
• Pakistan still has a chance to advance but must win its final group game.
• USA also sits on four points and could play a role in qualification scenarios.
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📰 Match Context & Overview
🇮🇳 India:
• A comprehensive performance with bat and ball — Kishan’s impact innings set up a competitive total.
• Bowlers struck early; Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah led the attack.
🇵🇰 Pakistan:
• Struggled in the chase after early wickets and never regained momentum.
• Must now focus on their upcoming match to stay in contention.
The high-profile clash lived up to expectations — and India’s win reinforced their status as title contenders.
