India vs Pakistan Highlights: India beat Pakistan by 61 runs, biggest T20 World Cup margin ever

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in their third group-stage match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, posting their highest-ever winning margin against Pakistan in T20 World Cups. The victory also secures India’s place in the Super 8 stage, extending their dominance over Pakistan in T20 World Cups from 7-1 to 8-1.

After being invited to bat, India posted a competitive 175/7. The innings saw early drama as Abhishek Sharma fell for a duck in the first over, but Ishan Kishan counter-attacked with a blazing 77 off 40 balls to anchor the innings. The middle order struggled to maintain momentum, with Tilak Varma (25 off 24 balls), Hardik Pandya, and skipper Suryakumar Yadav falling in quick succession. Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh provided late fireworks to help India reach a strong total.

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Pakistan’s reply never gained momentum. Early strikes from Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah reduced them to 13/3 in the powerplay. Usman Khan tried to keep the chase alive with a six, but wickets kept tumbling as Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tilak Varma, and Varun Chakaravarthy ran through the lower order. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 114, leaving India triumphant.

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During the toss ceremony, India captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha did not exchange the customary handshake, with the “no-handshake policy” remaining in effect.