India Performed effectively against arch rivals PakistanRoaring to a 61-run win in their high-voltage Group A encounter ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 At the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo. The comprehensive win not only boosted the morale of the team but also sealed India’s place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament.
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, India made a strong score of 175 runs for 7 wickets Powered by a blistering innings from Ishan Kishan, who top-scored with 77 runs. Their aggressive approach provided the defending champions early momentum and set the stage for a challenging total. After this, the bowlers performed brilliantly and destroyed Pakistan’s batting line-up and bowled them out for just 114 runs in 18 overs.
The result once again highlighted India’s dominance over Pakistan in World Cup fixtures. Sunday’s defeat continued Pakistan’s disappointing performance against its neighbors on the global stage, where wins are difficult to come by.
With this win, India have now won eight of their nine matches against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Their superiority is even more evident in the 50-over format, with them being victorious in all eight of their ODI World Cup matches. The latest result further cements India’s remarkable record in one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.
Bollywood stars hail India’s spectacular win over Pakistan
actress Janhvi Kapoor wrote, “Proud moment for every Indian. #INDvsPAK.”
“This great team makes winning look easy. What a game,” Bollywood superstar tweeted Ajay Devgan.
This great team makes winning look easy
What a game! 🙌🇮🇳#IndVsPak #T20WorldCup2026– Ajay Devgan (@ajaydevgn) 15 February 2026
Actor Ritesh Deshmukh wrote, “Jaya Jai Jaya….Jai Hey!!!!”
“Eight one! The most anticipated match of the tournament, ironically, was the most one-sided one,” Ayushmann Khurrana captioned his post.
Eight one! Ironically, the most anticipated match of the tournament was the most one-sided. #INDvsPAK #worldcup
– Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) 15 February 2026
“This opportunity too…gone. 77 runs in 40 balls by Ishan Kishan and early wickets by @Jaspritbumrah93 and @hardikpandya7. My ears are ringing from my own screams during the entire match! More power to our men in blue! #IndvsPak,” Tweeted Vivek Oberoi.
Anil Kapoor Wrote, “And this is how it was done. Very proud, BCCI.”
And this is how it’s done🇮🇳👊🏻🙌🏻
very proud @bcci pic.twitter.com/ko1BSwVCEY– Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) 15 February 2026
veteran actor Anupam Kher As the match was about to end, he shared a video. After India’s victory, Anupam laughed loudly and happily chanted the name of Lord Shiva.
Everywhere Shiva! Jai Bholenath. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/L7AQd8QnCG
– Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) 15 February 2026
Paresh Rawal Posted briefly on X (formerly Twitter), “What a rivalry!” Followed by laughing emojis.
What a rivalry!🤣!🤣
– Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) 15 February 2026