IND vs PAK Match Result

5:30 PM IST That's a wrap - Another absorbing day comes to a close in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026. But get ready for another triple dose of cricket on Monday, 16th February. The day starts with Afghanistan facing the UAE in New Delhi, which will be followed by England taking on Italy in Kolkata. The day ends with another mouth-watering clash with stakes at an all-time high as Australia go up against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. The first ball of the first match is scheduled to be bowled at 5.30 am GMT, but our coverage will begin a lot sooner. Do join us in advance to catch all the pre-match buzz and buildup. Until then, we sign off, only to meet again. Cheers!

5:28 PM IST An inning that ebbed and flowed - Eighteen overs of spin, and for a while, India made batting look comfortable. That was largely down to Ishan Kishan, whose aggressive start not only put Pakistan under pressure but also laid a strong base on a surface that clearly wasn’t easy for new batters, something that became evident later. Saim Ayub stood out with an excellent spell, his double strike in the 15th pushing India onto the back foot. Suryakumar Yadav then steadied things with a responsible knock, well supported by Shivam Dube as the pair added a 33-run stand to keep India afloat. Pakistan, however, couldn’t close things out well with the ball, as Shaheen Afridi went for plenty at the death, allowing India to finish strongly on 175.

5:23 PM IST As things stand in Group A - India become the second team after West Indies to qualify for the Super 8s. Pakistan, meanwhile, slip to third after this heavy defeat, with the USA moving up to second spot, very much alive and kicking for the top two finish. However, USA’s group stage campaign is now complete, and they will be hoping Namibia to beat Pakistan in their final league game to get through.

5:20 PM IST A quick recap of Super Sunday - The day began with West Indies becoming the first team to advance to the Super 8 stage, by brushing aside Nepal in a one-sided game in Wankhede. It was then followed by the USA winning against Namibia by 31 runs in Chennai and by doing so, they kept their Super 8 hopes alive. And what was expected as one of the biggest clashes of the tournament did not quite live up to the billing. India crushed Pakistan and handed them a massive 61-run defeat.

5:12 PM IST The victorious captain of India - Suryakumar Yadav says this win is for India. Shares The message was to play the same brand of cricket and not change the approach because of the occasion, and they did so. Feels that batting first was the better option on this surface. He praises Ishan for continuing to bat the way he had been doing in the lead-up to the tournament and he carried that same intent into the match. Mentions that after the early wicket, someone had to take responsibility, and Ishan did exactly that. Adds that there was a slight slump between overs 7 and 15, but the way Tilak, Rinku and Dube contributed was commendable. Opines that 175 was 15 to 20 runs above par. Feels that a score of 155 would have made it a very tight contest. SKY says that with the ball, everyone stuck to their plans. Adds that Hardik took charge with the new ball, while Bumrah did what he does best. The rest of the bowlers chipped in as well, which was pleasing to see. Shares that they don't want to think about the next game just yet and will think about it after reaching Ahmedabad.

5:10 PM IST The captain of Pakistan - Salman Agha admits that Pakistan stayed committed to their spin-heavy approach, but admits that the execution fell short in key phases. He notes that while the spinners may have had an off day, the team would continue to back them, given their strong performances over the past six months. Reflecting on the batting, he adds that losing three or four wickets in the Powerplay left them chasing the game from the outset. Speaking about the decision to bowl second, he explains that the pitch in the first innings appeared slightly tacky, with the ball gripping. However, he feels Pakistan did not execute well enough with the ball. He also observes that the surface played better in the second innings, but the bowlers failed to adapt to the demands of the situation. On the batting front, he admits the side did not apply themselves well or give themselves a chance to go deep into the contest. On handling emotions in a high-pressure clash, he says that such games naturally bring intense emotions, but also adds that the team has enough experience to manage those situations. He stresses the need to regroup quickly, with another important game coming up in two days. He asserts that the defeat is not the end of the road for Pakistan. Points out that the upcoming game against Namibia still offers them a chance to qualify for the Super Eights. He underlines the importance of moving on quickly and maintaining a positive mindset.