Team India dominated day with a record-breaking performance in their T20 World Cup showdown against Pakistan at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, Pakistan watched helplessly as India amassed 175 for 7 – the biggest score in T20 World Cup history between these fierce rivals.
Early trouble struck with Abhishek Sharma out for nought in the opening over. Ishan Kishan rose to the occasion, blistering 77 off 40 balls (10×4, 3×6) in a sensational 87-run alliance with Tilak Varma (25) off 46 deliveries.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav stabilized with 32 off 29 (3×4), partnering Tilak for 38 runs before India were 126/4. Shivam Dube’s 27 then complemented Surya’s effort in a vital 33-run stand, with Rinku Singh unbeaten on 11 off 4 to propel the total higher.
Saim Ayub shone for Pakistan, snaring 3 wickets for 25 runs. Salman Agha, Shaheen Afridi, and Usman Tariq accounted for the rest. This surpasses India’s previous best of 160/6 (2022) against Pakistan, their 157/5 (2007), and Pakistan’s 159/8 (2022).
India’s bold batting strategy has handed them a psychological edge. With 176 to defend, the match promises edge-of-the-seat drama as Pakistan embarks on a daunting chase.