Published: 14 February 2026ESPNcricinfoSports
India Beat Pakistan by 61 Runs in T20 World Cup 2026 at Colombo; Qualify for Super 8
India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the 27th match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025-26 at Colombo on February 15, 2026. Batting first, India posted 175/7, powered by Ishan Kishan's sensational 77 off 40 balls. Pakistan were bundled out for 114 in reply.
India's bowling attack was clinical: Hardik Pandya took 2/16, Jasprit Bumrah 2/17, and Varun Chakravarthy 2/17. With this victory, India qualified for the Super 8 stage of the tournament, extending their dominant record against Pakistan to 8 wins in 9 T20 World Cup encounters. Pakistan needed to beat Namibia in their final group match to secure qualification.
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India defeated Pakistan by how many runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 match at Colombo on February 15?
Explanation · Correct answer CIndia defeated Pakistan by 61 runs at Colombo on February 15, 2026. India scored 175/7 (Ishan Kishan 77 off 40 balls) and Pakistan were bundled out for 114. India qualified for the Super 8 stage.
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How did India beat Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 match at Colombo?
India defeated Pakistan by **61 runs** in the **27th match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025-26** at Colombo on **February 15, 2026**. India posted **175/7** — powered by **Ishan Kishan's 77 off 40 balls** — and Pakistan were bowled out for **114**. Bowling highlights: **Hardik Pandya 2/16, Jasprit Bumrah 2/17, Varun Chakravarthy 2/17**.
What is India's overall T20 World Cup record against Pakistan after the 2026 Colombo win?
After India's **61-run win over Pakistan** on **February 15, 2026** in Colombo, India extended their dominant record against Pakistan to **8 wins in 9 T20 World Cup encounters**. This win also helped India qualify for the **Super 8 stage** of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025-26.
Who scored the highest runs for India against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 match?
**Ishan Kishan** was India's top scorer against Pakistan in the **T20 World Cup 2026 match at Colombo**, scoring a sensational **77 runs off 40 balls**. His innings powered India to a total of **175/7**. India's bowling trio of **Hardik Pandya (2/16), Bumrah (2/17), and Varun Chakravarthy (2/17)** then dismissed Pakistan for 114.
Did India qualify for the Super 8 stage at the T20 World Cup 2026 after beating Pakistan?
Yes, **India qualified for the Super 8 stage** of the **ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2025-26** after defeating Pakistan by 61 runs at Colombo on **February 15, 2026**. Meanwhile, **Pakistan needed to beat Namibia** in their final group match to secure their own qualification.
What were Jasprit Bumrah's bowling figures in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match?
**Jasprit Bumrah** took **2 wickets for 17 runs (2/17)** in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 match at Colombo on February 15, 2026. Along with **Hardik Pandya (2/16)** and **Varun Chakravarthy (2/17)**, India's bowling attack restricted Pakistan to just 114 runs in reply to India's 175/7.
