Pakistan lost to India by 61 runs today, February 15, 2026, in their Group A fixture of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Match Summary
- India’s Innings: India posted a total of 175/7 in their 20 overs. The innings was headlined by Ishan Kishan, who top-scored with 77 runs.
- Pakistan’s Innings: Pakistan collapsed during their chase and were bowled out for 114.
- Key Moments:
- Early Collapse: Pakistan’s top order struggled significantly, falling to 34/4 within the first five overs.
- Bowling Performance: Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were instrumental for India, with Bumrah striking twice early and Pandya cleaning up the tail by bowling out Tariq to end the match.
- Standout Performance: India’s Virat Kohli was named Man of the Match for his contribution (129/2 in 17 overs was noted in some reports, while others focused on the 175-run target).
Tournament Context
This defeat marks Pakistan’s first major setback in the tournament after they previously defeated the Netherlands and avenged their 2024 loss by beating the USA. India, having already beaten the USA and Namibia, has now secured its place in the Super 8s.
The match was particularly notable because it only proceeded after Pakistan reversed an earlier decision to boycott the fixture. Additionally, a “no handshake” policy between the captains, Suryakumar Yadav and Salman Ali Agha, was observed at the toss.
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