T20 WC 2026, IND vs PAK Live: India Finish 175/7 Pak Chase 176
This will be the ninth meeting between the two teams in T20 World Cup history
Defending champions India are set to face arch-rivals Pakistan in a high-octane group stage clash of the T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This will be the ninth meeting between the two teams in T20 World Cup history. India have clearly dominated this rivalry on the world stage, winning seven of the previous eight encounters, and they will be eager to extend that impressive record.
This will be the ninth meeting between the two teams in T20 World Cup history.
India close on 175 for 7 in Colombo, a total built on Ishan Kishan’s 77 before late strikes trimmed the finishing burst.
India lose Suryakumar Yadav for 32 late in the 19th over, putting the finish on Shivam Dube’s shoulders. India sit 163 for 5 at 19.1 overs in Colombo, the last over now decisive for a push beyond 170.
India slide to 127 for 4 after 15 overs in Colombo, Hardik Pandya trapped lbw for a duck to dent the finish. Suryakumar Yadav stays in, Shivam Dube settles, the tempo now depends on a clean final push. Saim Ayub leads Pakistan’s grip, three wickets in his four overs.
Tilak Varma’s stay ends at 25, India 126 for 3 after 14.2 overs in Colombo. Pakistan’s spin cycle keeps the pace down, making boundaries feel earned rather than routine. Suryakumar Yadav remains set, the innings now hinging on a clean final surge toward the 170 mark.
Ishan Kishan departs after giving India the start that they needed. He departs for well-made 77 off 40 balls.
India have reached 82/1 in eight overs, with most of the runs coming from the bat of Ishan Kishan, who is unbeaten on 72.
India 89/2 in 9 overs.
Ishan Kishan brings up his half-century from just 27 balls.
India scored 52 for 1 in the powerplay. Ishan Kishan is going strong with 42 runs.
India reach 41 for 1 at the end of 5th over with Ishan Kishan striking well for the men-in-blue.