India vs Pakistan, 27th Match, Group A, ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 - Match News
Amid all the hype and dramatic escalations, India beat Pakistan by 61 runs to take their T20 World Cup tally to 8-1 against the rivals
Amid all the hype and dramatic escalations, India beat Pakistan by 61 runs to take their T20 World Cup tally to 8-1 against the rivals
A sluggish R. Premadasa surface invited imitation, but India chose patience, conviction and their own plan, and let the result follow
A sluggish R. Premadasa surface invited imitation, but India chose patience, conviction and their own plan, and let the result follow
While almost every batter from either side virtually struck to the script of run-a-ball, Ishan Kishan operated in a different plane
While almost every batter from either side virtually struck to the script of run-a-ball, Ishan Kishan operated in a different plane
Ishan Kishan proved to be the difference-maker as he stood tall on a spin-friendly surface in Colombo
Ishan Kishan proved to be the difference-maker as he stood tall on a spin-friendly surface in Colombo
The frost between the India and Pakistan teams, which set in during the Asia Cup last September, continued unabated at the T20 World Cup
The frost between the India and Pakistan teams, which set in during the Asia Cup last September, continued unabated at the T20 World Cup
Usman Tariq's low sling has shaped the build up. When India meet Pakistan, that angle finds Abhishek Sharma, whose World Cup journey was interrupted even before it started
Usman Tariq's low sling has shaped the build up. When India meet Pakistan, that angle finds Abhishek Sharma, whose World Cup journey was interrupted even before it started
Colombo offers no flat decks or easy runs. India's best hope lies in revisiting the template that brought them success on similar surfaces not long ago
Colombo offers no flat decks or easy runs. India's best hope lies in revisiting the template that brought them success on similar surfaces not long ago
There is threat of rain over this marquee clash in Colombo but the efficient drainage system at the venue could allow for the game to be played soon after the shower passes
There is threat of rain over this marquee clash in Colombo but the efficient drainage system at the venue could allow for the game to be played soon after the shower passes
Will rain play spoilsport? Will the teams revert to shaking hands before and after the game?
Will rain play spoilsport? Will the teams revert to shaking hands before and after the game?
While India were still in transit, Pakistan trained under lights at Premadasa, sharpening match-ups built around their "trump card"
While India were still in transit, Pakistan trained under lights at Premadasa, sharpening match-ups built around their "trump card"
