rivalry between India And Pakistan It is often described as much more than a game; It’s a high-stakes emotional rollercoaster that brings two countries to a standstill. On Sunday (February 15), Colombo’s R. The Premadasa Stadium became the epicenter of cricket action as the giants clashed in the 27th match of Group A. t20 world cup 2026. While the atmosphere in the stadium was electrifying, what happened on the streets of Pakistan told a much deeper story of heartbreak and anger.
Angry Pakistan fans break television after defeat by India in T20 World Cup 2026
For many fans, cricket is a source of national pride, but when that pride is injured, the backlash can be severe. After Pakistan’s disappointing performance against their arch-rivals, the disappointment turned into a scene that has unfortunately become a recurring motif of the rivalry.
Soon after the last ball was bowled, a video began circulating rapidly on social media platforms, showing a group of supporters in a state of complete fury. In the footage, which has since gone viral, a group of men can be seen carrying a large television set into an open courtyard.
Matters quickly deteriorated as the crowd began pelting stones at the TV screen, causing the glass to break and eventually shatter into pieces with heavy objects. The raw emotions in the video highlight the heavy burden of expectations placed on the Pakistan team. For these fans, defeat was not just a mark on the points table; It was a perceived capitulation on the biggest stage of all, the physical manifestation of his sporting grief.
Here is the video:
Just another day in Pakistan#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/2AhvM7d13Q
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India’s great victory against Pakistan
The destruction outside the field was a direct reflection of dominance over it. India’s 61-run win led by a sensational performance from the player of the match Ishan KishanWhose explosive inning of 77 runs in 40 balls took over the Indian innings.
India’s innings was a story of two halves. despite losing Abhishek Sharma At zero in the first over, Kishan launched a ferocious counter-attack, hitting 4 fours and 11 sixes as India completed 50 in just 5.6 overs. supported by Tilak Verma (25) And a late cameo Suryakumar Yadav (32)India reached a strong score of 175/7. from pakistan Saim Ayyub The bowlers surprisingly took 3 for 25, but the target of 176 proved too big for the delicate batting lineup.
Starting with a disastrous powerplay, Pakistan’s chase never found its rhythm. hardik pandya Hit a four in the first over to remove it Sahebzada Farhan For 0, soon followed Jasprit Bumrah rejected Saim Ayyub And salman agha In quick succession. At the end of the sixth over, Pakistan’s score was 38/4.
Babar Azam’s The uncharacteristic struggle (5 runs off 7 balls) ended when he was clean bowled. Akshar PatelDue to which the middle order was exposed. despite some resistance Usman Khan (44)spin pair of Varun Chakraborty And -Kuldeep Yadav Tightened the noose. The innings was finally reduced to just 114 runs in the 18th over. With this win, India comfortably top Group A, while Pakistan face a tough challenge to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
