India secured a comprehensive victory against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match played in Colombo, advancing confidently to the Super 8 stage. The team delivered balanced performances across batting, bowling, and fielding to seal the result.
The contest saw India maintain control through most phases, while Pakistan struggled to build momentum during the chase.
India posts a competitive total after a strong middle-order effort
Batting first, India posted 175 runs despite early pressure. Opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 0, but Ishan Kishan steadied the innings with a commanding 77 off 40 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes.
Suryakumar Yadav contributed 32, Tilak Varma added 25, and Shivam Dube scored 27, helping India reach a solid total. Pakistan bowler Saim Ayub picked up three wickets during the innings.
Pakistan’s batting fails to respond to the target
Chasing 176, Pakistan never appeared close to the required rate. Openers Farhan (0) and Ayub (6) fell early, followed by captain Salman Agha (4) and Babar Azam (5), leaving the side under pressure.
Usman Khan scored 44, and Shaheen Afridi made 23, offering brief resistance. Pakistan eventually managed 114 runs, with three players dismissed without scoring.
Indian bowlers maintain control throughout the innings
Indian bowlers utilised available pitch conditions effectively. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakravarthy took two wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma claimed one wicket apiece.
The disciplined bowling effort restricted Pakistan and ensured a comfortable margin of victory for India.
The match follows earlier pre-game developments
The match came after earlier developments in which Pakistan had initially indicated reluctance to play India before proceeding with the fixture. Despite participating, Pakistan could not avoid defeat, losing by 61 runs.
In recent years, India and Pakistan have met primarily in ICC tournaments, where India has maintained an upper hand. Additional context on team remarks after the match is available in the report on Suryakumar Yadav stating the India–Pakistan match showed no rivalry.
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