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India defeats Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 World Cup
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In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match in Colombo, India inflicted a 61-run defeat on Pakistan. Ishan Kishan's brilliant 77-run innings helped India post 175/7, while Pakistan was bowled out for 114 in 18 overs. This victory qualified India for the Super 8 stage.
In the T20 World Cup, following Pakistan's humiliating loss to India, Shoaib Akhtar made a quick u-turn on his criticism of PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. Akhtar stated that his 'incompetent' remark was twisted and that Naqvi is 'a good guy.' This reversal came shortly after the match in Colombo.
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India and Pakistan's highly anticipated T20 World Cup 2026 Group A match on February 15 at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo will go ahead as planned, following the resolution of Pakistan's earlier boycott threat over Bangladesh's exclusion. Both unbeaten teams top the group, with India leading on net run rate.