Team India’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign hit top gear with a resounding 61-run thrashing of Pakistan in Colombo, clinching the top spot in Group A and a Super-8 spot. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was quick to congratulate the heroes, invoking the iconic ‘Chak De India’ chant in his celebratory X post.
‘Outstanding win! India beats Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 WC, securing three wins in a row to lead Group A and qualify first for Super-8. Kudos to the team—you’re our nation’s pride. Chak De India,’ Mann posted, capturing the electric mood.
The blockbuster encounter drew global attention, but India’s batsmen dictated terms from the outset. After Pakistan chose to bowl, Ishan Kishan’s fiery 77 off 40 balls anchored a formidable 175/7, bolstered by Suryakumar Yadav’s 32, Shivam Dube’s 27, and Tilak Varma’s 25.
Pakistan’s batting lineup folded under pressure, dismissed for 114 in 18 overs. The bowling attack shone: two wickets each from Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy, plus one from Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma. Kishan walked away with Player of the Match.
Elevating their T20 World Cup record against Pakistan to 8-1, this victory signals India’s championship pedigree. With momentum surging, the team is primed for Super-8 battles. Across India, victory parades and fireworks lit up the night, as supporters revel in the triumph and anticipate more dominance.