Competition between them India and Pakistan often more than just one game is depicted; is a high-level emotional rollercoaster that brings two nations to a standstill. On Sunday (February 15), the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo turned into a cricketing hub of nerves as these titans clashed in the 27th Group A match. T20 World Cup 2026. While the atmosphere in the stadium was electric, what unfolded on the streets of Pakistan told a darker story of heartbreak and anger.
Angry Pakistani fans smash TV after losing to India in T20 World Cup 2026
For many fans, cricket is a source of national pride, but when that pride is wounded, the reaction can be visceral. After Pakistan’s disappointing performance against their arch-rivals, disappointment became a scene that unfortunately became a recurring motif of the rivalry.
Soon after the last ball was bowled, a video of a group of supporters in a state of utter fury went viral on social media platforms. Footage that has since gone viral shows a group of men carrying a large television into an outdoor courtyard.
The scene quickly escalated as the crowd began throwing stones at the TV screen and breaking glass. The raw emotion in the video highlights the crushing weight of expectations placed on the Pakistan team. For these fans, defeat wasn’t just a mark on the scoreboard; it was a surrender accepted on the biggest stage and led to a physical release of their sporting grief.
We present the video:
Another day in Pakistan#INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/2AhvM7d13Q
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India win over Pakistan
The destruction of the field was a direct reflection of the dominance over it. India’s 61-run victory was orchestrated by a sensational performance from the Man of the Match. Ishan Kishiwhose explosive 77 off 40 balls anchored India’s innings.
India’s batting was a tale of two halves. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma For a duck in the first over, Kishan launched a brutal counter-attack and hit 4 fours and 11 sixes to bring up India’s 50 in just 5.6 overs. supported by Tilak Varma (25) and a late cameo Suryakumar Yadav (32)India reached a massive 175/7. of Pakistan Saim Ayub He was the surprise pick of the bowlers, taking 3/25, but the target of 176 proved too high a mountain for the fragile batsmen.
Pakistan’s chase never found its rhythm, starting with a disastrous Powerplay. Hardik Pandya hit first to eliminate Sahibzade Farhan For 0, shortly after jasprit bumrah to dismiss Saim Ayub and Salman Agha in rapid succession. At the end of the 6th over, Pakistan were trailing by 38/4.
Babar Azam After being cleared by , the uncharacteristic fight (7 balls out of 5) ended Akhar Patelleaves the middle row open. Despite a brief resistance Osman Khan (44)spin duo Varun Chakraborty and Kuldeep Yadav tightened the noose. The innings finally folded for just 114 runs in the 18th over. With this win, India comfortably climb to the top of Group A, while Pakistan face an uphill task to keep their World Cup dreams alive.
