India delivered a strong batting performance to post 176/7 in 20 overs against Pakistan in a crucial clash at the ICC T20 World Cup. The much-anticipated encounter saw intense moments, bold team selections, and a blazing half-century that shifted momentum firmly in India’s favour.
IND vs PAK Live Updates: Early Wicket Puts India Under Pressure (Full Scorecard)
| Batter | Dismissal | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | b Saim Ayub | 77 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 192.50 |
| Abhishek Sharma | c Shaheen Afridi b Salman Agha | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tilak Varma | lbw b Saim Ayub | 25 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 104.17 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | c Saim Ayub b Usman Tariq | 32 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Hardik Pandya | c Babar Azam b Saim Ayub | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shivam Dube | run out (Mohammad Nawaz/Usman Khan) | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 158.82 |
| Rinku Singh | not out | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 |
| Axar Patel | c Saim Ayub b Shaheen Afridi | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
India faced an early setback after opting for an aggressive approach. The gamble from Pakistan worked instantly.
The big gamble works as Salman Ali Agha gets the better of Abhishek Sharma on the last ball of the over. The left-handed batter went for a big shot on the last ball of the over to break the shackles, but got caught inside the circle by Shaheen Afridi. IND 1/1 in 1 over.
Abhishek Sharma returned to the playing XI in place of Sanju Samson, while Arshdeep Singh made way for Kuldeep Yadav as India added an extra spinner for better balance on the Colombo pitch.
Ishan Kishan’s 27-Ball Fifty Turns the Game
After the early wicket, Ishan Kishan took charge and attacked the Pakistan bowling lineup. He dominated the powerplay and kept the scoreboard moving with fearless stroke play.
Ishan Kishan continues to find boundaries at ease as he hits Abrar Ahmed for a cheeky boundary on the first ball and then smashes him straight down the ground for another to reach his half-century off just 27 balls. Sensational from the wicketkeeper batter here as he completely stamps his authority over the Pakistan bowlers.”
Kishan’s explosive knock shifted the pressure back onto Pakistan. He combined timing and placement perfectly, ensuring India built momentum in the middle overs.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Match Highlights
India built partnerships around Kishan’s innings and maintained a steady scoring rate. The team balanced aggression with smart running between the wickets to reach a competitive total of 176/6.
The total now sets up a tense run chase for Pakistan in this high-stakes T20 World Cup encounter. Given the rivalry and tournament pressure, the second innings promise drama and high intensity.
Playing XI India
India: Ishan Kishan (wk), Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Abhishek Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar.
Playing XI Pakistan
Pakistan: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha (C), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Usman Khan (wk), Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, Fakhar Zaman, Naseem Shah, Salman Mirza, Khawaja Nafay.
IND vs PAK Live: When and Where to Watch LIVE Streaming App, Mobile
Fans can watch the India vs Pakistan Group A match live on Star Sports channels starting at 7 PM IST. The match will also be streamed live on the JioStar app and official website during the T20 World Cup 2026.
