History was made in Colombo as India overwhelmed Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 World Cup 2026’s 27th fixture, notching their eighth win over the neighbors—the most by any side against one opponent in the tournament’s annals.
India leads 8-1 in nine T20 WC meetings, with one super over victory. Pakistan’s lone success was in 2021.
Australia (vs BAN), Pakistan (vs BAN), Sri Lanka (vs WI), and West Indies (vs ENG) share second spot with fewer wins.
India set 176 with 7 wickets down. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 (40 balls, 10×4, 3×6) lit up the innings, backed by Suryakumar Yadav’s 25. Pakistan managed only 114 all out in 18 overs, Usman Khan making 44 and Shaheen Afridi 23 not out.
Three in a row for India seals Super-8 entry after dominating USA by 29 runs and Namibia by 93. Group finale against Netherlands awaits on February 18.
Pakistan tumbles to third in Group A post this loss, despite wins over Netherlands and USA. USA, with two victories from four, sits above. Namibia clash on February 18 becomes do-or-die for Babar’s men.