R. In the explosive start of the second innings at Premadasa Stadium. t20 world cup 2026, IndiaLeading all-rounder of hardik pandya Has indicated ruthless intent to defend the target of 176 runs Pakistan. The atmosphere in Colombo is already electric Ishan KishanThe aggressive 77-run innings reached its climax as the Indian vice-captain dismantled Pakistan’s top order in the very first over of the chase.
Hardik Pandya’s first wicket, Sahibzada Farhan out on zero
Hardik gave a brilliant opening due to which Pakistan faced difficulties in chasing the target of 176 runs. In a tactical surprise, Captain Suryakumar Yadav The ball was handed over to Hardik instead of Jasprit Bumrah To launch the attack. Pandya immediately rewarded the faith by taking a brilliant wicket; after pinning Sahebzada Farhan With three probing dot balls, he pulled a sharp, back-of-length delivery at the wrong time. The ball bounced towards mid-on, where Rinku Singh Remained ice-cool under pressure to complete the catch. The dismissal sent Farhan back for a duck with four balls to spare and cemented Hardik’s position as Pakistan’s primary wicket-taker, the 16th T20I wicket of his career against the arch-rivals.
Here is the video:
No six, no documentary? How can this happen?
Hardik Pandya 🤝 Rinku Singh
icc men #T20WorldCup | #INDvPAK | Live now 👉https://t.co/SpqYo6n3dL pic.twitter.com/2YlRIY60pv
– Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) 15 February 2026
Jasprit Bumrah’s double strike: Pakistan collapses in powerplay
Pakistan’s nightmare deepened in the second over when Bumrah reminded the world why he is the gold standard of fast bowling. despite this Saim Ayyub Welcoming him with a brilliant six off the first ball, Bumrah responded with a trademark, in-swinging yorker that trapped Ayub (6) in front of the stumps.
Just two balls later, Bumrah struck again, giving the Pakistan captain a lead salman ali aga (4) Which Pandya swallows comfortably at mid-on. The massacre did not stop here Akshar Patel Brought in in the fourth over and immediately cleared Babar Azam (5) With a delivery that slipped through the gate. By the end of the powerplay, Pakistan’s score was in complete disarray at 38/4, with R. The Premadasa crowd witnessed one of the most clinical bowling performances in the history of the tournament.