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India (175/7) dominate Pakistan (114) with a commanding 61-run victory in an anti-climactic T20 World Cup 2026 clash

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Nikhil_cric said:
Yeah, I get that feeling too. Agha looked under severe pressure today. In the post match , he admitted that conditions actually got better for batting in the 2nd innings and even tracking data suggested that (turn was significantly less in the 2nd innings)

This was a huge skills gap today but it doesn't help when these players are playing under such pressure. Execution was not good enough.
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Inability to cope with the pressure is not an excuse. The Indian team is under the same kind of pressure if not more. At the end of the day the players are professional cricketers who are getting paid very well. If you can't cope with the pressure then make way for someone else who can. Indo Pakistan contests are about pressure.
 
Cryin Out Loud said:
Of the Pakistani bowling, the spinners were actually decent, namely Saim, Usman and Nawaz. That part worked.
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I saw Nawaz kinda escaped as SKY is not that great against left arm spinners. He faced mostly. Also Dube was not set at that time. Kishan would have made his figures a lot worse. Saim and Tariq turned the ball they bowled in the range of 75 kph as ball gripped and turned square like 4th ro 5th day wicket. If INdia had played Washi in place of Rinku they could have posed far more problems
 
jnaveen1980 said:
But batting/bowling balance have to be there.

Shadab - all rounder,
Nawaz all roudner,
Saim - all rounder
Agha - semi all rounder,
Faheem - all rounder,
Shaheen - quarter all rounder.

I am sure shaheen is preferred for his batting skill as well. Only guys who don't bowl are Farhan, Babar and keeper. If you pick all rounders the problem is when they practice what would they practice bowling or batting?
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I'm talking from a general sense in regards to what the intent should be. In the case of this team the balance is definitely not there. I said this before the start of the tournament aswell when everyone wanted all of Pakistan's spinners to play in the same match. One plus of this hammering might be that they can finally drop one spinner in Abrar or Nawaz. Also, all of these all-rounders are not the same. Agha is not really an all-rounder, Saim is a top-order batsman so his bowling is an added plus. Whereas Shaheen is the textbook definition of a blind slogger.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Not gonna defend the players after yet another shambolic performance but feels like alot of unnecessary pressure is put on them where they are told that whatever you do you can't lose to India. Even in the U-19 World Cup we saw he youngsters completely disregard qualification to the semis in favor of trying to beat India. And all this does is increase the probability of them losing to India
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These are lame excuses. Indian players face the same pressure.
 
jnaveen1980 said:
But batting/bowling balance have to be there.

Shadab - all rounder,
Nawaz all roudner,
Saim - all rounder
Agha - semi all rounder,
Faheem - all rounder,
Shaheen - quarter all rounder.

I am sure shaheen is preferred for his batting skill as well. Only guys who don't bowl are Farhan, Babar and keeper. If you pick all rounders the problem is when they practice what would they practice bowling or batting?
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This. Some will say Agha had to accommodate all the different parchis in the xi. Responsibility for selecting an un-balanced xi lies with Agha-Hesson duo.
 
Obaidd said:
This. Some will say Agha had to accommodate all the different parchis in the xi. Responsibility for selecting an un-balanced xi lies with Agha-Hesson duo.
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Tbh Agha himself is a bigger parchi. What has he done in T-20 cricket to be a player let alone captain? He doesn't get picked up by an T-20 league. He has gone missing against India 4 times in a row. How will such a player inspire the team and command respect?
 
jnaveen1980 said:
I saw Nawaz kinda escaped as SKY is not that great against left arm spinners. He faced mostly. Also Dube was not set at that time. Kishan would have made his figures a lot worse. Saim and Tariq turned the ball they bowled in the range of 75 kph as ball gripped and turned square like 4th ro 5th day wicket. If INdia had played Washi in place of Rinku they could have posed far more problems
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Brilliant analysis.
 
Kianig89 said:
Pathetic disgusting shameful , no other words to describe Pakistans performance
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The batting unit that played for us, even on paper looked incapable of beating ind on any given day, the performance that followed reflected that fundamental reality.
 
Dominant India thrash rivals Pakistan in Colombo


T20 World Cup, Group A, Colombo

India 175-7 (20 overs): Kishan 77 (40); Ayub 3-25

Pakistan 114 (18 overs): Usman 44 (34); Hardik 2-16, Chakravarthy 2-17, Bumrah 2-17

India won by 61 runs


India continued their recent on-field dominance over Pakistan by winning their highly anticipated meeting in Colombo by 61 runs to confirm their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.

After weeks of discussion and doubt over whether the match would even go ahead, India ultimately proved too strong and sealed a ninth successive win in completed matches against their rivals.

Although the captains did not shake hands at the toss and there were no exchanges between the players after the final play, the rest of the match passed without any flashpoints amid the ongoing political tensions between the two nations and last year's military conflict.

The encounter was effectively won by a brutal early assault by India opener Ishan Kishan, who struck 77 from 40 balls on a tricky, turning pitch.

It gave co-hosts a flying start and meant, even with Pakistan's plethora of spinners slowing the scoring and taking wickets, they still posted 175-7.

That always felt a challenging total and Hardik Pandya took a wicket in the first over of the chase and Jasprit Bumrah two in the second to all but confirm the result.

Usman Khan struck some blows in making 44 but Pakistan were swept aside - all out for 114 in 18 overs.

While India are now certain to progress as they attempt to retain the title won in 2024, Pakistan must beat Namibia on Wednesday to guarantee their place in the Super 8s.

Should they do so, the rivals could yet meet again in this competition in a semi-final or final.

He's cleaned him up!' - Axar bowls Babar for five as Pakistan are 'floating adrift'

For a while it looked like this match would not happen.

Pakistan, whose last win against India was at the Asia Cup in 2022, announced a boycott a week before the tournament began, only to reverse their decision at the start of this week after extensive talks.

It went ahead, in front of a large crowd weighted towards Indian blue, because it is the most lucrative fixture in the world game, providing the funds upon which cricket's ecosystem survives in its current imperfect state.

How long that remains the case given India's dominance, built from their cricketing and financial might, remains to be seen.

Kishan's assault gave India breathing space and their bowlers were ruthless, even if their fielders dropped three catches.

After Pakistan's seamers went the distance, Hardik began with a wicket maiden - dismissing right-hander Sahibzada Farhan, who skewed a pull shot high to mid-on.

In the next over, the majestic Bumrah pinned left-hander Saim Ayub in front with full inswinger, before Pakistan Salman Agha holed out playing a wild slog.

Even Pakistan's biggest name, Babar Azam, was tamely bowled for five attempting a swipe to left-arm spinner Axar Patel in the fifth over, while left-handers Mohammed Nawaz and Faheem Ashraf meekly picked out fielders in the deep.

After all of the build-up this was another underwhelming meeting.

Kishan's innings was an outlier across the match. He scored at a strike-rate of 192.50 per 100 balls. Only one other batter to face more than five deliveries, Shivam Dube - who made 27 from 17 balls - went at more than 130.

Of the first 88 runs in the match, 77 came off the bat of Kishan as he made his second 50 in a row at this World Cup.

He was fortunate to chip three swings into gaps but otherwise hit cleanly in all directions until he was bowled by Ayub in the ninth over.

Switching through six different spinners, Pakistan's fightback came too late with mystery spinner Usman Tariq held back too long.

Ayub had Tilak Verma lbw for a stodgy 25 from 24 balls before Hardik hit his next ball to long-off. Had Ayub's hat-trick ball not narrowly missed Dube's edge and stumps after turning sharply, Pakistan may have had a better chance.

Their decision to bowl first also seemed a misstep, with the ball skidding through later on.

Dube was left to push India beyond 150 which was probably a par total in the conditions.

In truth, little went right for Pakistan.

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T20 World Cup 2026 results: India thrash Pakistan in one-sided meeting in Colombo

India continue their recent on-field dominance over Pakistan by winning their highly anticipated meeting in Colombo by 61 runs to confirm their place in the Super 8s of the T20 World Cup.
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Red-Indian said:
Oh intellectually I agree but losing a test not to mention a test series at home hits you in the gut. These T20 games are just fun appetizers. This is the first game I've watched in this World Cup and I can assure you even a loss here would've been a mild annoyance at best.

My main fear in this World Cup is that a victory will extend Gambhir's tenure as a Test coach.
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I can understand to an extent. Because I have the same outlook and have seen Pakistan lose some Test matches that really hurt. Most recent one probably the Centurion test against South Africa. But I can understand how it can be worse when you are used to seeing your team perform so well most of the time.
 
Red-Indian said:
This is why Indians pay so much for this game. It's our men's version of a Saans-Bahu soap - given you mild tension but very predictable and enjoyable in the end.
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My wife was actually taunting me about this - apparently I make fun of her for watching Korean dramas but this game is my equivalent.

The first game I watched in this World Cup and only because I knew it would be a safe, easy but mildly exciting win.
 
CrIc_Mystique said:
My commiserations to sincere pak fans like u who deserve a better team or atleast a guys who fight better or show better skills
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Meh, it’s fine. I made peace with what this team is a long time ago. Life is about accepting that not everything you invest in will return the way you hoped. I just try not to let this team spoil my love for the sport itself, which is played by many more teams.
 
Savak said:
These are lame excuses. Indian players face the same pressure.
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You really can’t compare Indian players to Pakistani players. The probability of a young Indian cricketer making it to the national side is microscopic. The depth is insane. You’re competing against millions, across structured age-group systems, academies, A-teams, domestic circuits - and only the absolute best survive. So right from the beginning you have to be very dedicated and hard-working to make it.

On top of that, the IPL has hardened them mentally in a way few other things can. They come through a system that drills fundamentals early, and by the time they reach the IPL, it’s about refinement. There, they’re playing in front of packed stadiums, massive audiences, elite international players and relentless scrutiny. Pressure IS the environment.

In IPL, if you play even two dot balls in a row, there’s this rising murmur in the crowd. Because everyone knows something is about to give. Either the batter will break free or he will get out trying to.

Playing in that environment forces you to either grow up fast, or get left behind.
 
The better team won. Once India crossed 150, the result was a foregone conclusion imo.

Whether or not it would have made a difference, not playing Fakhar was a stupid move.

After another abject batting display against India, it is purely academic whether Pakistan beat Namibia and progress to the next round. Pak simply cannot bat well under pressure. Anything above 150 seems beyond us. That is the harsh reality.

I think India, South Africa, New Zealand, and the Windies will / or should make the semi-finals.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
I can understand to an extent. Because I have the same outlook and have seen Pakistan lose some Test matches that really hurt. Most recent one probably the Centurion test against South Africa. But I can understand how it can be worse when you are used to seeing your team perform so well most of the time.
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Following a sport and supporting a team is so shitty though.

The reward when it comes is nice and all but you digest it easy and start looking forward to the next one. A bit like a greasy burger.

A loss, especially when it's not expected hurts you so bad.

Sometimes I wish I was back to the early '00s (which is where I suppose you are) numb to losses but throughly enjoying every great performance by Sachin, Dravid, Laxman and co.
 
AZulfi said:
The better team won. Once India crossed 150, the result was a foregone conclusion imo.

Whether or not it would have made a difference, not playing Fakhar was a stupid move.

After another abject batting display against India, it is purely academic whether Pakistan beat Namibia and progress to the next round. Pak simply cannot bat well under pressure. Anything above 150 seems beyond us. That is the harsh reality.

I think India, South Africa, New Zealand, and the Windies will / or should make the semi-finals.
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Hopefully Namibia send them back home

They are pathetic bunch of losers
 
Red-Indian said:
Following a sport and supporting a team is so shitty though.

The reward when it comes is nice and all but you digest it easy and start looking forward to the next one. A bit like a greasy burger.

A loss, especially when it's not expected hurts you so bad.

Sometimes I wish I was back to the early '00s (which is where I suppose you are) numb to losses but throughly enjoying every great performance by Sachin, Dravid, Laxman and co.
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Sometimes I wish I was just born in Australia. To not even care about a sport as much as much as the sub-continenties and be 6-time World Champions and an elite-level Test team lol.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Sometimes I wish I was just born in Australia. To not even care about a sport as much as much as the sub-continenties and be 6-time World Champions and an elite-level Test team lol.
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They care a lot about sports in general, they are way more emotionally attached to sports as well, just that they put in a lot of hard work.

Aussies of the past hated losing.
 
JaDed said:
They care a lot about sports in general, they are way more emotionally attached to sports as well, just that they put in a lot of hard work.

Aussies of the past hated losing.
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Yes that's true. And that's what has probably allowed them to excel in so many sports. Their mindset and approach reminds me alot of the American mindset towards sports.

Still I find it very funny that when India or Pakistan win even a CT or a T20 WC, there are kilometers long crowds to welcome them at the airport. Australia win their sixth World Cup and Mitch Marsh's wife forgets that his flight is coming that day and is at work. The guy goes to a bar from the airport and even there he has to tell the barflies that he just won a World Cup for Australia.
 
heddie19 said:
and what about position of the captain in the team? of Saim as an opener in the team? Irony is you don't speak about parchi captain but keep speaking about Babar as if he is your behnoi and not performing upto the mark.
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None of them have played as long as Babar and they are just finding their feet in cricket still. Saim is just 23. Nice try.
 
This result was never really in doubt. Indian sports journalists and broadcasters needed to hype this fixture to make the janata cared about the match because I think like most Pakistanis, most Indians know the result of the match before a single ball is bowled too. And if you are a true fan of a good sports team you can only take so much pleasure out of hammering a mediocre side again and again. Deep down, any real sports fan wants to see good competiton so I imagine it must get boring after a certain point. The others who hype this match are jingoists who are cheering more for political reasons that have nothing to with cricket.
 
Savak said:
Significant statement from Yousaf, he served as the team's batting coach for a few years so he knows full well what the attitude of these players are like.
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They don’t give 2 $hits what he says

This guy used to sit on TV before becoming batting coach saying he will make Rizwan bat at 6-7


Rizwan batted at 4 throughout his tenure!
 
sweep_shot said:
It's all good. Just a group stage game. It was like a warmup game. :inti

Pakistan should focus on Super Eight.
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Please sweep_shot bro, stay away from Pakistani team, you bring bad luck. Heard Bangladeshi kitty cats were in the stands supporting Pakistan and it brought Pakistan a heavy defeat.

If that Bangladeshi stench is not around Pakistan I think Pakistan can beat India if they play again 😔
 
G0rmintAunty said:
Lot of "normal" Indian fans hugged me on the street and said better luck next time, wasn't all bad.
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Most people in real life are reasonable people. I am yet to meet a Pakistani who is outright bigoted against India. Only exception seems to be fans of a pathetic loser team called BD fans
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
This result was never really in doubt. Indian sports journalists and broadcasters needed to hype this fixture to make the janata cared about the match because I think like most Pakistanis, most Indians know the result of the match before a single ball is bowled too. And if you are a true fan of a good sports team you can only take so much pleasure out of hammering a mediocre side again and again. Deep down, any real sports fan wants to see good competiton so I imagine it must get boring after a certain point. The others who hype this match are jingoists who are cheering more for political reasons that have nothing to with cricket.
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Well said.

It's never black and white but I, who can hope to claim myself a genuine cricket fan with a little jingoism thrown in, am enjoying these games less and less.

I assume jingoists who are also passing cricket fans are finding it more difficult to potray this game as a victory of right over 'great evil' when we win it at a trot.
 
Red-Indian said:
Well said.

It's never black and white but I, who can hope to claim myself a genuine cricket fan with a little jingoism thrown in, am enjoying these games less and less.

I assume jingoists who are also passing cricket fans are finding it more difficult to potray this game as a victory of right over 'great evil' when we win it at a trot.
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Jingoists will be jingoists. They are morons and shouldn't be engaged with because that only emboldens them. Unfortunately in this part of the world there are so many that it takes alot of patience to ignore them.
 
We knew all along this ttfs will fail once again I am not surprised by the result led by a parchi captain
Remaining matches
Nafay for usman khan
Fakhar for babar
Mirza for shaeen
Also to many bit and bob players no balance in the team maybe bring in naseem for faheem or shadab
 
Pakistan was in pure panic mode today. Starting with the wrong decision to bowl first, the sub standard fielding was the result of not being able to cope.

Batting, especially Farhan (needed a few more balls to settle) and Salman, no need for that airy - fairy shot.

And, Chaudhry Babar topped it all, you're going at 9 an over, you've had 9 already, why go for a slog on 5th ball? Poor, poor decision making.

Rest of batting was just the beginning of the end; with Usman keeping us in until he got out.

Challo, hota hai, moving on ... next game.
 
zahid01 said:
We knew all along this ttfs will fail once again I am not surprised by the result led by a parchi captain
Remaining matches
Nafay for usman khan
Fakhar for babar
Mirza for shaeen
Also to many bit and bob players no balance in the team maybe bring in naseem for faheem or shadab
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I think definitely Babar needs to go, may be Shaheen too for next match.
Usman, for all his limitations is fine but YES why not Nafay for Shadab because we dont need his bowling but Im pretty sure Nafay is a far better batter than Shadab.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
You really can’t compare Indian players to Pakistani players. The probability of a young Indian cricketer making it to the national side is microscopic. The depth is insane. You’re competing against millions, across structured age-group systems, academies, A-teams, domestic circuits - and only the absolute best survive. So right from the beginning you have to be very dedicated and hard-working to make it.

On top of that, the IPL has hardened them mentally in a way few other things can. They come through a system that drills fundamentals early, and by the time they reach the IPL, it’s about refinement. There, they’re playing in front of packed stadiums, massive audiences, elite international players and relentless scrutiny. Pressure IS the environment.

In IPL, if you play even two dot balls in a row, there’s this rising murmur in the crowd. Because everyone knows something is about to give. Either the batter will break free or he will get out trying to.

Playing in that environment forces you to either grow up fast, or get left behind.
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This is what the PSL should be doing for Pakistani players.

Why is the PSL failing to uplift Pakistani players to take their games to the next level?
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Jingoists will be jingoists. They are morons and shouldn't be engaged with because that only emboldens them. Unfortunately in this part of the world there are so many that it takes alot of patience to ignore them.
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Jahan Insaan hu, wahan 'gadhu' ki kami nahi hoti!
 
My advice to Pakistani fans - don't get emotional. There is still alot to play for in this tournament. And whether you like it or not, it will be with alot of these same players. Many of them probably should be kicked out of the team for good but right now only thing we should hope for is that they don't get too mentally scarred by this mauling.
 
No cricket with india again.
Besharam hai yeh Indians baar baar harate hai inn beghairton lanatiyon ka.
Pakistani players are most shameless players in the world.
They should be welcomed with shoes garland when they come home while sitting on donkeys.
Losers of highest level.
 
How do these Pakistani even face the public back home with their shameless faces.
Don't they have some shame left.

What kind of team losses 8 matches in a row.
Why don't they work hard.
 
Savak said:
This is what the PSL should be doing for Pakistani players.

Why is the PSL failing to uplift Pakistani players to take their games to the next level?
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Comparing the PSL to the IPL is like comparing a solid local brand to a global juggernaut. It's just not the same thing.
 
One man made the difference in the end. Its Kishan. Without his innings, India would have been shut out for 120 or so.

Pak bowling also had more assistance from the pitch, but could not take advantage of it as they were kept under pressure by Kishan. Pak bowling did make a comeback after Kishan was gone, but the damage was already done.
 
Next match must win for Pak. They will be playing under pressure. Nammis have nothing to lose. I expect Pak to win with a little drama as usual.
 
Nerd abrar is so overhyped and overrated. He has played 4 matches against India and picked up 2 wickets at an average of 62.

He should be criticised to hell.loser
 
Pakistani fans should start a petition against zimbo shadab nawaz faheem shaheen that they are never selected again in T20is.

Something should be done.

They have lost last 6 t20is against India.
 
RedwoodOriginal said:
Comparing the PSL to the IPL is like comparing a solid local brand to a global juggernaut. It's just not the same thing.
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Is it solid local brand ? I doubt ... Ur still not blooding in talented youngsters in the league backing them despite multiple failures. And without a proper domestic structure its tough finding 11 wasim akrams warners bumrah like exceptions .

MOst of these t20s leagues anywhere everywhere are dens of black money . Real player development happens in domestic structure
 
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