India He excelled against his arch-rivals Pakistanclinched a 61-run victory in a high-tension Group A clash. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo. The comprehensive victory boosted the morale of the team and confirmed India’s place in the Super Eights stage of the tournament.
Directed by Suryakumar Yadav. India posted a mighty total of 175 for 7 after being boosted by a fiery knock from Ishan Kishi who smashed 77 runs at the top. His aggressive approach gave the defending champions early momentum and set the platform for a tough score. The bowlers then backed it up brilliantly, dismantling Pakistan’s batting line-up and bowling them out for just 114 in the 18th over.
The result reaffirmed India’s dominance over Pakistan in World Cup encounters. Sunday’s loss continued Pakistan’s frustrating run against its neighbors on the global stage, where victories are elusive.
With this win, India have now won eight of their nine matches against Pakistan in T20 World Cups. Having won eight of their ODI World Cup clashes, their dominance is most pronounced in the 50-over format. The latest result further strengthens India’s remarkable record in one of cricket’s most intense rivalries.
Bollywood stars cheer India’s dominant win over Pakistan
Actress Janhvi Kapoor wrote, “Proud moment for every Indian. #INDvsPAK.”
“This brilliant team makes winning a cake walk. Kya khela hai,” tweeted the Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn.
This brilliant team makes winning a cake walk
what are you playing 🙌🇮🇳#IndVsPak #T20WorldCup2026— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 15, 2026
Actor Riteish Deshmukh wrote: “Jaya Jaya Jaya …. Jai Hey !!!!”
“Aath Ek! The most anticipated game of the tournament was ironically the most one-sided” Ayushman Khurrana titled his article.
Eh! The most anticipated match of the tournament was ironically the most one-sided. #INDvsPAK #worldcup
— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) February 15, 2026
“Ye mauka bhi.….rock. Absolutely mammoth 77 off 40 balls by Ishan Kishan and early wickets by @Jaspritbumrah93 and @hardikpandya7. My ears are ringing from my own screams throughout the match! More and more power to our men in blue!,”Indvs he tweeted Vivek Oberoi.
Anil Kapoor wrote, “And that’s it. So proud, BCCI.”
And so it happens🇮🇳👊🏻🙌🏻
Super proud @BCCI pic.twitter.com/ko1BSwVCEY— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 15, 2026
veteran actor Anupam Kher shared a video at the end of the match. After India’s victory, Anupam burst into loud laughter and joyfully chanted the name of Lord Shiva.
Shiva everywhere! Jai Bholenath. #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/L7AQd8QnCG
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 15, 2026
Paresh Rawal Briefly posted on X (formerly Twitter), “WHAT A COMPETITION!” followed by smiling emojis.
WHAT A COMPETITION !🤣!🤣
— Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) February 15, 2026
