IND vs PAK Highlights T20 World Cup 2026: Pakistan Collapse Under Pressure in Colombo
India delivered a statement performance in Colombo as a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan powered them past Pakistan and into the Super Eights. On a slow, gripping surface at R Premadasa Stadium, India’s aggressive intent made the difference in a high pressure clash.
Kishan’s fearless 77 off 40 balls stood out on a pitch where stroke making was far from easy. Pakistan relied heavily on spin, sending down 18 overs of it, but the left hander countered smartly and lifted India to a total that proved well above par.
IND vs PAK Highlights T20 WC 2026
- Ishan Kishan smashed 77 off 40 on a slow turning track
- India posted 175 for 7 after a strong powerplay surge
- Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah removed three early wickets
- Spin trio tightened the middle overs under pressure
- India sealed their place in the Super Eights
IND vs PAK Highlights T20 World Cup 2026 Overview
India posted 175 for 7 after being put in to bat, with Kishan dominating the powerplay and setting the tempo early. While the pitch offered turn and variable bounce, his clean striking ensured the scoreboard kept moving. The rest of the batting line up found scoring tougher, underlining just how valuable the innings was.
Pakistan’s chase never truly gathered momentum. Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah struck inside the first two overs to dent the top order, and regular wickets followed. Usman Khan fought with a determined 44, but disciplined spells from Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy squeezed the middle overs. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 114, handing India a commanding 61 run win.
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India playing XI:
Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan playing XI:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Usman Khan (wk), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
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FAQs
Q1 Who was Player of the Match in IND vs NAM T20 WC 2026
Ishan Kishan for his explosive 61 that set the platform for a 200 plus total.
Q2 What was the final score in IND vs NAM Highlights T20 WC 2026
India 209 for 9 and Namibia 116 all out. India won by 93 runs.
Q3 How did India dominate the match
India dominated with aggressive batting in the powerplay and tight spin bowling through the middle overs which collapsed Namibia’s chase.
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