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T20 WC 2026, IND vs PAK Live: India win by 61 runs

India 175/7 Pakistan chase 176

India close on 175 for 7 in Colombo, a total built on Ishan Kishan’s 77 before late strikes trimmed the finishing burst.

Captain Suryakumar falls India 163/5

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.

Hardik gone India 127/4 after 15

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 falls India 126/3

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.

India move to 114 for 2 after 12.4 overs in Colombo, Tilak Varma holding one end while captain Suryakumar Yadav works into his innings. Pakistan lean hard on spin, Usman Tariq and Mohammad Nawaz keeping scoring in check.

Ishan Kishan gone for 77

Ishan Kishan departs after giving India the start that they needed. He departs for well-made 77 off 40 balls.

Ishan Kishan going strong

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.

50 up for Ishan Kishan

Ishan Kishan brings up his half-century from just 27 balls.

Good powerplay for India

India scored 52 for 1 in the powerplay. Ishan Kishan is going strong with 42 runs.

India 41/1 after 5 overs

India reach 41 for 1 at the end of 5th over with Ishan Kishan striking well for the men-in-blue.