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India<\/strong> delivered a dominant performance against arch-rivals Pakistan<\/strong>, cruising to a 61-run victory in their high-voltage Group A clash at the ICC Men\u2019s T20 World Cup 2026<\/strong><\/a> at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo. The comprehensive win not only boosted team morale but also confirmed India\u2019s place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament.<\/p>\n Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India posted a strong total of 175 for 7<\/strong><\/a> after being powered by a blazing knock from Ishan Kishan, who smashed 77 runs at the top. His aggressive approach gave the defending champions early momentum and set the platform for a challenging score. The bowlers then backed it up brilliantly, dismantling Pakistan\u2019s batting line-up and bowling them out for just 114 in 18 overs.<\/p>\n The result once again highlighted India\u2019s dominance over Pakistan in World Cup encounters. Sunday\u2019s loss continued Pakistan\u2019s frustrating run against their neighbours on the global stage, where wins have been hard to come by.<\/p>\n With this triumph, India have now won eight of their nine meetings against Pakistan in T20 World Cups. Their superiority is even more pronounced in the 50-over format, having emerged victorious in all eight of their ODI World Cup clashes. The latest result further strengthens India\u2019s remarkable record in one of cricket\u2019s most intense rivalries.<\/p>\n Also READ: T20 World Cup 2026 \u2013 Ishan Kishan joins Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir\u2019s elite list after explosive 77 vs Pakistan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Actress Janhvi Kapoor<\/strong> wrote, \u201cProud moment for every Indian. #INDvsPAK.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cThis brilliant team makes winning look like a cakewalk. Kya khela hai,\u201d<\/em> tweeted Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This brilliant team makes winning look like a cakewalk \u2014 Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Actor Riteish Deshmukh wrote, \u201cJaya Jaya Jaya \u2026. Jai Hey !!!! \u201c<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cAath Ek! The most anticipated match of the tournament was ironically the most one-sided one,\u201d<\/em> Ayushmann Khurrana<\/strong> captioned his post.<\/p>\n Aath Ek! The most anticipated match of the tournament was ironically the most one sided one. #INDvsPAK<\/a> #worldcup<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cYe mauka bhi..\u2026.gaya. Absolute mammoth 77 off 40 balls by Ishan Kishan and kickass early wickets by @Jaspritbumrah93 and @hardikpandya7. My ears are ringing from my own screaming throughout the match! More and more power to our men in Blue! #IndvsPak,\u201d<\/em> tweeted Vivek Oberoi<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Anil Kapoor<\/strong> wrote, \u201cAnd that\u2019s how it\u2019s done. Super proud, BCCI.\u201d<\/p>\n And that\u2019s how it\u2019s done\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\udffb \u2014 Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Veteran actor Anupam Kher<\/strong> shared a video as the match was coming to its end. After India\u2019s win, Anupam burst into loud laughter and joyfully chanted the Lord Shiva\u2019s name.<\/p>\n \u0939\u0930 \u0939\u0930 \u092e\u0939\u093e\u0926\u0947\u0935! \u091c\u092f \u092d\u094b\u0932\u0947\u0928\u093e\u0925\u0964\ud83d\ude0d\ud83d\udd49\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3 #INDvsPAK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/L7AQd8QnCG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Paresh Rawal<\/strong> posted succinctly on X (formerly Twitter), \u201cWHAT RIVALRY !\u201d<\/em> followed by laughing emojis.<\/p>\n WHAT RIVALRY !\ud83e\udd23!\ud83e\udd23<\/p>\n \u2014 Paresh Rawal (@SirPareshRawal) February 15, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nBollywood stars hail India\u2019s dominant win over Pakistan<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Kya khela hai! \ud83d\ude4c\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3#IndVsPak<\/a> #T20WorldCup2026<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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