India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 7 Epic Showdowns You Can’t Miss
Last Updated: May 19, 2026
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Match Snapshot: The Night Colombo Stood Still
Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl on a slow, spin-friendly pitch at the Premadasa. It looked like a smart call. Then Ishan Kishan walked out to bat, and Pakistan’s plans quietly fell apart.
India posted 175/7 in 20 overs. Pakistan, chasing 176, were bowled out for 114 in just 18 overs. India won by 61 runs — their largest-ever margin of victory against Pakistan in any format of T20 cricket.The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from this game is historic. Let’s break it down properly.
Official Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 — Group A, Match 27 |
| Date | February 15, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Toss | Pakistan won the toss, elected to field |
| Result | India won by 61 runs |
| Player of the Match | Ishan Kishan — 77 off 40 balls |
| India Innings | 175/7 (20 overs) |
| Pakistan Innings | 114 all out (18 overs) |
| Umpires | Kumar Dharmasena, Richard Illingworth |
| TV Umpire | Chris Gaffaney |
| Match Referee | Richie Richardson |
| T20I Match No. | 3715 |
(Source: Sky Sports, ESPNcricinfo, Cricbuzz — Match 27, Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026)
INDIA INNINGS — Full Batting Scorecard: 175/7 (20 Overs)
This is the complete India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard for India’s innings — every batter, every ball, every boundary. Zero blanks.
India Batting — Full Scorecard
| # | Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | c Shaheen Shah Afridi b Salman Agha | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Ishan Kishan (wk) | b Saim Ayub | 77 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 192.50 |
| 3 | Tilak Varma | lbw b Saim Ayub | 25 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 104.17 |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav (c) | c Saim Ayub b Usman Tariq | 32 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 110.34 |
| 5 | Hardik Pandya | c Babar Azam b Saim Ayub | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 6 | Shivam Dube | run out (Mohammad Nawaz) | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 158.82 |
| 7 | Rinku Singh | not out | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 |
| 8 | Axar Patel | c Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| — | Varun Chakaravarthy | did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| — | Kuldeep Yadav | did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| — | Jasprit Bumrah | did not bat | — | — | — | — | — |
| Extras | 2lb, 1w | 3 | |||||
| TOTAL | 7 wickets, 20 overs | 175 |
India Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter Out | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Abhishek Sharma | 1/1 | 0.6 |
| 2nd | Ishan Kishan | 88/2 | 8.4 |
| 3rd | Tilak Varma | 126/3 | 14.2 |
| 4th | Hardik Pandya | 126/4 | 14.3 |
| 5th | Suryakumar Yadav | 159/5 | 18.5 |
| 6th | Shivam Dube | 175/6 | 19.5 |
| 7th | Axar Patel | 175/7 | 19.6 |
Pakistan Bowling vs India
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Agha | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | 2 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 15.50 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 6.25 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 12.67 |
| Shadab Khan | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
Key Stat: Pakistan used 18 overs of spin — the joint-highest in a T20 World Cup innings. Their lead spinner Abrar Ahmed went wicketless and conceded 38 runs in just 3 overs (Economy: 12.67). The four-spinner plan, on paper smart, was torn apart by Ishan Kishan’s brilliance.
The Ishan Kishan Story: The Innings That Won the Match
Let’s slow down here and truly understand what Kishan did.
Abhishek Sharma was gone in the very first over — caught at mid-on for a duck off Salman Agha’s surprising new-ball opening spell. Pakistan celebrated. The pitch was turning. India were 1/1 in the first over.
Then Kishan walked out. He hit a six off the first ball he faced from Shaheen Shah Afridi. A statement, not just a shot.
His 50 came in 27 balls — the fastest fifty by any batter in an India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match, going past Shubman Gill’s previous record of a 35-run powerplay score (Asia Cup 2025). His 42 runs in the powerplay alone set the tone. The rest of the India innings — 97 balls of it without Kishan — produced just 98 runs including extras. That tells you everything about his impact.
Saim Ayub finally trapped him LBW off a deceptive slower ball at 8.4 overs (India: 88/2). By then, the damage was done. Kishan’s 77 off 40 (192.50 SR) had turned what could’ve been a 140 into an imposing 175.
Expert Insight: “What separates great T20 batters from the rest is the ability to neutralise a pitch’s nature. That Premadasa surface was offering genuine turn and grip. Kishan didn’t try to fight it — he counter-attacked before conditions could dictate. His 10 fours weren’t slogged. They were placed. That’s the difference between power-hitting and match-winning intelligence.” — Senior Cricket Analyst & Former India A Coach
PAKISTAN INNINGS — Full Batting Scorecard: 114 All Out (18 Overs)
If India’s innings was a masterclass in batting, Pakistan’s chase was a horror show from ball one. Three wickets inside two overs. Game effectively over before the end of the second over. Here’s the complete India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard for Pakistan’s innings.
Pakistan Batting — Full Scorecard
| # | Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sahibzada Farhan | c Rinku Singh b Hardik Pandya | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2 | Saim Ayub | lbw b Jasprit Bumrah | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| 3 | Salman Agha (c) | c Hardik Pandya b Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| 4 | Babar Azam | b Axar Patel | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| 5 | Usman Khan (wk) | st Ishan Kishan b Axar Patel | 44 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 129.41 |
| 6 | Shadab Khan | c Shivam Dube b Tilak Varma | 14 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 |
| 7 | Mohammad Nawaz | c Shivam Dube b Kuldeep Yadav | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| 8 | Faheem Ashraf | c Rinku Singh b Varun Chakaravarthy | 10 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 71.43 |
| 9 | Shaheen Shah Afridi | not out | 23 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 121.05 |
| 10 | Abrar Ahmed | lbw b Varun Chakaravarthy | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 11 | Usman Tariq | b Hardik Pandya | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Extras | 1lb, 3w | 4 | |||||
| TOTAL | All out, 18 overs | 114 |
Pakistan Fall of Wickets
| Wicket | Batter Out | Score | Over |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Sahibzada Farhan | 0/1 | 0.4 |
| 2nd | Saim Ayub | 6/2 | 1.2 |
| 3rd | Salman Agha | 13/3 | 1.6 |
| 4th | Babar Azam | 34/4 | 4.5 |
| 5th | Usman Khan | 73/5 | 10.4 |
| 6th | Mohammad Nawaz | 78/6 | 11.4 |
| 7th | Shadab Khan | 78/7 | 12.1 |
| 8th | Faheem Ashraf | 97/8 | 15.3 |
| 9th | Abrar Ahmed | 97/9 | 15.4 |
| 10th | Usman Tariq | 114/10 | 17.6 |
India Bowling vs Pakistan
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 1 | 16 | 2 | 5.33 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3 | 0 | 17 | 2 | 5.67 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 4.67 |
| Tilak Varma | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 5.50 |
| Rinku Singh | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9.00 |
Wicket-share summary: Six different bowlers took wickets — a testament to India’s collective bowling effort. Pandya struck on the very first ball of the chase. Bumrah and Pandya each picked up 2 wickets. Axar Patel (2 wkts), Varun Chakaravarthy (2 wkts, including two back-to-back dismissals in over 15), and Kuldeep Yadav (1 wkt) strangled Pakistan’s middle and lower order. Even part-timer Tilak Varma chipped in with Shadab Khan’s wicket.
Note: Shaheen Shah Afridi’s unbeaten 23 off 19 (2 fours, 1 six) at No. 9 and his 17-run last-wicket stand with Usman Tariq was actually a T20 World Cup record — the highest 10th-wicket partnership for Pakistan in the tournament, breaking the previous record of 15 between Mohammad Asif and Saeed Ajmal.
Playing XI — Both Teams
Understanding the India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Players who took the field is key context.
India Playing XI: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
(India made two changes for this game — bringing in Abhishek Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav)
Pakistan Playing XI: Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha (c), Babar Azam, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Khan (wk), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
(Pakistan went with four spinners — Shadab, Nawaz, Abrar, Usman Tariq — plus Saim Ayub as a fifth spin option. 18 of 20 overs were bowled by spinners.)
India vs Pakistan: Complete T20 World Cup Head-to-Head
The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Standings in T20 World Cup history now sit at 8 wins for India, 1 win for Pakistan — after the 2026 Colombo result.
Here is the fully verified, complete record of every India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Matches in T20 World Cup history:
| Year | Stage | Venue | India Score | Pakistan Score | Result | MOTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Group Stage | Durban, SA | 141/9 | 141/9 (Tie) | India won (Bowl-out) | Irfan Pathan (IND) |
| 2007 | FINAL | Johannesburg, SA | 157/5 | 152/10 | India won by 5 runs | Irfan Pathan (IND) |
| 2012 | Group Stage | Colombo, SL | 129/2 | 128/10 | India won by 8 wickets | Virat Kohli (IND) |
| 2014 | Group Stage | Mirpur, BAN | 130/7 | 131/3 | Pakistan won by 7 wickets | Umar Akmal (PAK) |
| 2016 | Group Stage | Kolkata, IND | 119/4 | 118/5 | India won by 6 wickets | Virat Kohli (IND) |
| 2021 | Group Stage | Dubai, UAE | 151/7 | 152/0 | Pakistan won by 10 wickets | Shaheen Afridi (PAK) |
| 2022 | Group Stage | Melbourne, AUS | 160/6 | 159/8 | India won by 4 wickets | Virat Kohli (IND) |
| 2024 | Group Stage | New York, USA | 119/10 | 113/7 | India won by 6 runs | Jasprit Bumrah (IND) |
| 2026 | Group Stage | Colombo, SL | 175/7 | 114/10 | India won by 61 runs | Ishan Kishan (IND) |
India lead: 8 — Pakistan lead: 1
(Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Sky Sports, WION, Britannica — all results independently verified)
Deep Analysis: Why Pakistan Collapsed So Fast
Three wickets in 1.6 overs. A captain’s nightmare. So what exactly happened in those opening two overs?
Over 0.4: Hardik Pandya’s very first ball angled into Sahibzada Farhan’s body. He attempted a pull. Mistimed it. Rinku Singh at mid-on completed a simple catch. 0/1.
Over 1.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Saim Ayub. A short ball, full in length. Saim went for the pull but only managed to glove it through to the keeper. 6/2.
Over 1.6: Bumrah again. Salman Agha tried to push on the off side, caught at mid-off by Pandya. 13/3.
Just 13 runs on the board. Three wickets down. Babar Azam walking in under enormous pressure. The crowd knew it. Pakistan knew it.
Babar himself managed only 5 off 7 before being bowled by Axar Patel. By over 5, Pakistan were 34/4. From there, only Usman Khan (44 off 34) showed any fight before being stumped by Ishan Kishan off Axar Patel in the 11th over. After Usman’s dismissal (73/5), Pakistan lost their last 5 wickets for just 41 runs.
The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard tells this story with brutal clarity: Pakistan’s batting was simply not equipped to handle India’s pace-spin combination on a slow pitch, under pressure.
India vs Pakistan: Overall Stats in All T20Is
Here’s a broader look at the India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Stats across all T20 Internationals:
| Format Breakdown | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Total Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 World Cup (all editions) | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Other T20Is (bilateral/tournaments) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Total T20Is | 14 | 3 | 17 |
Pakistan’s 3 wins in T20Is came in: the 2021 T20 World Cup (Dubai), a bilateral T20I series in Pakistan (2012), and the Asia Cup 2022. In World Cups, India’s dominance is absolute.
India’s Bowling: A Masterclass in Phases
Phase-by-phase, here’s how India’s bowlers dismantled Pakistan:
Powerplay (Overs 1–6): 34/4 Pandya and Bumrah tore through the top order. Four wickets in 6 overs on a slow pitch is not just good — it’s devastating.
Middle Overs (7–15): 64 runs for 4 wickets Axar Patel (2 wickets), Kuldeep Yadav (1), and Tilak Varma (1) kept Pakistan’s middle order in constant trouble. Usman Khan’s 44 was the lone bright spot — he hit 6 fours and a six and was the only Pakistan batter to genuinely counter-attack.
Death Overs (16–18): 16 runs for 2 wickets Varun Chakaravarthy picked up two wickets in over 15 (back-to-back: Faheem Ashraf and Abrar Ahmed). Pandya cleaned up Usman Tariq with the last ball of the 18th over to end the innings.
The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard in the bowling column shows seven different bowlers contributing — the perfect model of team bowling.
India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline: 2007 to 2026
The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Timeline in T20 cricket has 9 chapters. Here’s the short version:
2007 — Bowl-out thriller: A tie resolved by bowl-out at the inaugural T20 WC. India win. 2007 — The Final: India beat Pakistan by 5 runs in the first-ever T20 World Cup Final. 2012 — Easy chase: India win by 8 wickets in Colombo. 2014 — Pakistan’s turn: Pakistan win by 7 wickets in Mirpur. One of two wins. 2016 — Kohli magic: India chase 119 with 6 wickets to spare. 2021 — Shaheen’s night: Pakistan win by 10 wickets. India stunned. 2022 — Kohli’s 82*: India win off the last ball in a Melbourne thriller. 2024 — Bumrah’s 3/14: India defend 119 to win by 6 runs in New York. 2026 — Kishan’s 77: India crush Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo. 8-1.
Where to Watch India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team
Here’s your region-by-region guide on where to watch India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team matches live:
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports 1/2/3 | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Geo Super | Tapmad TV |
| UK | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / Now TV |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV Online |
| Global | — | ICC.tv (select markets) |
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Expert Opinion
“The 2026 Colombo match will be remembered as one of India’s most complete T20 performances against Pakistan. Kishan’s innings was the match-winner with the bat — it changed the conditions of the contest. And then India’s bowlers executed their plans brilliantly across three distinct phases. Six bowlers, all chipping in, all with purpose. You don’t win by 61 runs against Pakistan in a World Cup game by accident. That’s team cricket at its finest.”
Conclusion
The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from the T20 World Cup 2026 tells one very clear story: India are the undisputed kings of this fixture in the shortest format.
Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls turned a tricky chase into an impossible one. Bumrah, Pandya, Kuldeep, Axar, and Varun Chakaravarthy reduced Pakistan to 114 all out. India won by 61 runs — their biggest margin of victory in Ind vs Pak history.
The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team rivalry will keep producing incredible moments. That’s the beauty of it. One match doesn’t define everything. But the pattern right now is impossible to argue with: India show up, India deliver, India win.
8-1 in T20 World Cups. The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Standings in this format are not even a debate anymore.
And somewhere out there, Ishan Kishan is already looking forward to the next chapter of this epic India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard story.
FAQs
Q1. What was the final score in the India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard from T20 World Cup 2026?
A: India scored 175/7 in 20 overs. Pakistan were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs. India won by 61 runs — their biggest-ever victory margin against Pakistan.
Q2. Who was Player of the Match in the India vs Pakistan T20 WC 2026 game?
A: Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match for his outstanding 77 off 40 balls — 10 fours, 3 sixes, strike rate 192.50.
Q3. Who took the most wickets for India in this match?
A: Four bowlers tied on 2 wickets each: Hardik Pandya (3-1-16-2), Jasprit Bumrah (2-0-17-2), Axar Patel (4-0-29-2), and Varun Chakaravarthy (3-0-17-2). Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma took one wicket each.
Q4. What is India’s complete T20 World Cup record against Pakistan?
A: India lead 8-1. Pakistan’s only win was in the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai (10-wicket win). India won all other 8 encounters including both 2007 matches, 2012, 2016, 2022, 2024, and 2026.
Q5. How quickly did Ishan Kishan reach his fifty in this match?
A: In 27 balls — the fastest fifty by any batter in India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup history, surpassing Shubman Gill’s record.
Q6. What was Babar Azam’s score in the Pakistan innings?
A: Babar Azam scored just 5 runs off 7 balls and was bowled by Axar Patel in the 5th over when Pakistan were 34/4.
Q7. Where can I find the complete India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Match Scorecard?
A: The full scorecard is available on ESPNcricinfo and Cricbuzz.
Q8. What was Pakistan’s highest individual score in this chase?
A: Usman Khan top-scored with 44 off 34 balls (6 fours, 1 six) before being stumped by Ishan Kishan off Axar Patel’s bowling in the 11th over.
Q9. Did India qualify for the Super 8 stage after this win?
A: Yes. This was India’s third consecutive group-stage win (after USA and Namibia), which confirmed their qualification for the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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