Pakistan‘s defeat of 61 is devastating India In Colombo on Sunday, the former spinner drew fierce criticism at home with his pointed attack after another one-sided chapter in the historic rivalry. This loss not only reduced Pakistan’s loss T20 World Cup 2026 the campaign also reignited controversy over the team’s repeated failures against their arch-rivals on the global stage.
The contest at the R Premadasa Stadium saw India dominate all-round and put Pakistan’s Super 8 hopes by a thread. As frustration grew among fans, the former Pakistan star took to social media to make cutting remarks that quickly gained traction.
Former spinner mocks Pakistan after India beat Men in Green in T20 World Cup 2026
Moments before the start of the high-tension clash, Pakistan’s social media account announced that the match would be broadcast to the public in all tehsils of Dera Ghazi Khan in south-west Punjab. The article was intended to reflect the nationwide excitement about the tent meeting.
And Kaneria responded with bitter sarcasm. He suggested that the public displays were simply allowing fans to witness reality in high definition, a remark that was interpreted as a dig at Pakistan’s stunning performance.
It really helped everyone to witness the reality in high definition. https://t.co/N0mzBkpAvE
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) February 15, 2026
The former leg-spinner went a step further and claimed that Pakistan’s earlier rhetoric about boycotting the India match may have been less humiliating than the way the game unfolded. His comments highlighted the embarrassment many felt after the heavy defeat.
“Honestly, the boycott could have been less embarrassing. #INDvsPAK,” Kaneria wrote in X.
Honestly, the boycott could have been less embarrassing. #INDvsPAK
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) February 15, 2026
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Ishan Kishan took India to a big total before the bowlers bowled out Pakistan
In the field, India took control early on thanks to its strong batting Ishan Kishi. The left-hander attacked Pakistan’s bowling with confidence and precision, scoring 77 off just 40 balls. His explosive innings laid the foundation for India’s strong total of 175. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to find consistency, hitting crucial boundaries at key moments. Despite brief attempts to pull things back, they could not stop India’s momentum as partnerships flourished.
Chasing 176, Pakistan never looked determined. The Indian bowling unit applied relentless pressure, tightening the screws with disciplined lines and smart changes. jasprit bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakraborty and Akhar Patel Dismantling Pakistan’s batting line-up, they claimed two wickets each. In the end, Pakistan were bowled out for just 114 to give India a comprehensive victory by 61 runs.
The result further extended India’s lead in T20 World Cup encounters between the two sides, with the head-to-head record now standing at an emphatic 8-1.
