India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: A High-Voltage Clash in Colombo
- The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 lived up to its billing as India secured a dominant 61-run victory over Pakistan on Sunday, 15 February 2026.भारत-पाक मैच पर सस्पेंस खत्म होने के आसार, गद्दाफी स्टेडियम में चल रही हाई-लेवल मीटिंग | India vs Pakistan Cricket match
The blockbuster clash took place at the iconic R. Premadasa Stadium, drawing massive global attention both on the field and online.
Match Summary: India Post 175, Pakistan Bowled Out for 114
After winning the toss, Pakistan opted to bowl first. India posted a competitive total of 175/7 in 20 overs, setting a target of 176 runs.
Key Performers – India
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Ishan Kishan – 77 runs (top scorer)
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Suryakumar Yadav – 32 runs
In response, Pakistan struggled against India’s disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, falling short by 61 runs.
Jio Hotstar Viewership Surges Past 45 Crore
The electrifying match saw record-breaking digital engagement. Live streaming on Jio Hotstar crossed 45.4 crore (454 million) views, highlighting the massive appeal of the India-Pakistan rivalry.
For comparison:
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The India vs USA match earlier in the tournament drew over 26 crore views.
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During the 2025 Champions Trophy, the India vs Pakistan fixture reportedly clocked over 60 crore live views.
The numbers once again underline that an India-Pakistan cricket match is not just a game — it’s a global sporting spectacle.
India vs Pakistan Playing XIs
India XI:
Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan XI:
Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Khan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
The Bigger Picture
An India-Pakistan match in a World Cup setting always captures global attention. With digital streaming platforms like Jio Hotstar expanding their reach, cricket consumption is shifting rapidly toward mobile and smart devices.
India’s emphatic 61-run win not only strengthens their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026 but also once again proves why this rivalry remains the most watched event in world cricket.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will remain on Team India’s march toward the knockout stages.
Scorecard tables.
India Innings – 175/7 (20 Overs)
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | b Saim Ayub | 77 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 192.50 |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Shaheen Afridi b Salman Agha | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tilak Varma | lbw b Saim Ayub | 25 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 104.17 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | c Saim Ayub b Usman Tariq | 32 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Hardik Pandya | c Babar Azam b Saim Ayub | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shivam Dube | run out (Mohammad Nawaz/Usman Khan) | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 158.82 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 |
| Axar Patel | c Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 2, w 1) | 3 | ||||
| Total | 20 Overs | 175/7 | RR: 8.75 |
Did Not Bat: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Agha | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 15.50 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.20 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.70 |
| Shadab Khan | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
🏏 Pakistan Innings – 114 All Out (18 Overs)
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sahibzada Farhan | c Rinku Singh b Hardik Pandya | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Saim Ayub | lbw b Jasprit Bumrah | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Salman Agha (c) | c Hardik Pandya b Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Babar Azam | b Axar Patel | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Usman Khan (wk) | st Ishan Kishan b Axar Patel | 44 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Shadab Khan | c Shivam Dube b Tilak Varma | 14 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | c Shivam Dube b Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Faheem Ashraf | c Rinku Singh b Varun Chakaravarthy | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Shaheen Afridi | not out | 23 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 121.05 |
| Abrar Ahmed | lbw b Varun Chakaravarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Usman Tariq | b Hardik Pandya | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | (lb 1, w 3) | 4 | ||||
| Total | 18 Overs | 114/10 |
India Bowling
Bowler O M R W ECO
Hardik Pandya 3 1 16 2 5.30
Jasprit Bumrah 2 0 17 2 8.50
Axar Patel 4 0 29 2 7.20
Varun Chakaravarthy 3 0 17 2 5.70
Kuldeep Yadav 3 0 14 1 4.70
Tilak Varma 2 0 11 1 5.50
Rinku Singh 1 0 9