T20 World Cup: Pakistan vs India Match in Colombo

In a high profile T20 World Cup encounter, India registered a commanding 61 run victory over Pakistan. After posting 175 runs, India bowlers dismantled Pakistan batting lineup, sealing a comfortable and convincing win.

Ishan Kishan celebrates his brilliant knock in the T20 World Cup match
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In this crucial T20 World Cup fixture, Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl first, hoping to apply early pressure. However, India batters delivered a composed and aggressive performance to set a challenging total.

India Batting Performance

Batting first the India scored 175 runs for 7 wickets in their 20 overs, thanks to a strong top and middle order display.

Top Indian Run Scorers

• Ishan Kishan played a match winning innings, scoring 77 runs off 40 balls
• Tilak Varma added 25 runs from 24 balls
• Suryakumar Yadav contributed 32 runs
• Shivam Dube scored 27 runs
• Rinku Singh made 11 runs

India paced their innings smartly, accelerating in the final overs to gain the upper hand in this T20 World Cup contest.

Pakistan Bowling Performance

Pakistan bowlers fought hard but were unable to fully contain India momentum.

Bowling Highlights

• Saim Ayub impressed with 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs
• Usman Tariq took 1 wicket
• Salman Ali Agha claimed 1 wicket
• Shaheen Afridi picked up 1 wicket

Despite individual efforts, India depth proved decisive in this T20 World Cup match.

Pakistan Batting Collapse

Chasing 176, Pakistan struggled under scoreboard pressure and were bowled out for 114 runs in 18 overs.

Top Pakistan Run Scorers

• Usman Khan – 44
• Shaheen Afridi – 23
• Shadab Khan – 14
• Faheem Ashraf – 10
• Babar Azam – 5

The lack of partnerships and frequent wickets halted Pakistan chase early in this T20 World Cup showdown.

Match Result

India won the T20 World Cup match by 61 runs, delivering a complete all round performance and strengthening their campaign in the tournament.

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