In a commanding performance on Sunday, February 15, at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs, guaranteeing their place in the Super 8 round of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
India reached 175/7 because to an incredible 77 off 40 balls from Ishan Kishan, and the bowlers then destroyed Pakistan for 114. India now has an 8-1 record versus Pakistan in T20 World Cups after this victory.
Ishan Kishan’s powerful knock creates a significant amount of
On a wicket that was conducive to spin, Pakistan chose to field first after winning the toss. India lost Abhishek Sharma for a duck early on, but Ishan Kishan’s aggressive hitting seized the lead. Strong strokes in his 77 put pressure on the Pakistani attack. India reached 175/7 thanks to contributions of 32 from Suryakumar Yadav, 27 from Shivam Dube, and 25 from Tilak Varma. With 3/25, Saim Ayub was Pakistan’s best bowler, although the total was difficult to reach.
Pakistan falters as Indian bowlers dominate
Pakistan’s batting collapsed rapidly as they chased 176. In his opening over, Hardik Pandya removed Sahibzada Farhan with a wicket-maiden. Axar Patel contributed two wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah each took two. Pakistan was bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, despite Usman Khan’s valiant 44 and Shaheen Shah Afridi’s undefeated 23.
West Indies defeats Nepal easily to guarantee a spot in the Super 8
West Indies defeated Nepal by nine wickets in the morning encounter at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, making them the first side from Group C to advance to the Super 8. After early defeats, Nepal managed just 133/8, and Jason Holder was named Player of the Match for his disciplined bowling. West Indies maintained their undefeated streak by chasing 134 in just 15.2 overs with losing one wicket.
With their victory over Namibia, the USA maintains optimism
The USA defeated Namibia by 31 runs in the afternoon match at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium to maintain their spot in the Super 8. Sanjay Krishnamurthi (Player of the Match) and captain Monank Patel both scored half-centuries to help the USA reach 199/4. Namibia’s middle order tried, but their response of 168/6 was insufficient. This outcome eliminates Namibia while sustaining the US campaign.
The action of the day emphasized the USA’s and West Indies’ outstanding performances in their separate matches as well as India’s dominance in the main match.
