‘We cannot beat India; loss is routine now’: Pakistan cricket fans heartbroken after IND vs PAK | T20 World Cup 2026

Pakistan cricket fans left the R Premadasa Stadium early as Pakistan struggled at 97/8 after 15.3 overs. Then, after Pakistan’s 61-run loss to Team India, many Pakistani fans expressed their disappointment.

“I was a little hopeful that we would win the match and at least give a fight. But it is like a routine matter. We do not have answers to Bumrah. We cannot face Hardik. This is the same situation. Well played, Team India, as always,” ANI quoted a Pakistan cricket team as saying.

“If this kind of performance continues, then we cannot beat India. The Indian team is very good, and we accept this thing..." he added.

One Indian cricket fan appreciated the honesty.

“I respect your honesty. Cricket has its place, but Team India is currently playing in an entirely different 'league'. Facing Bumrah's yorker and Hardik's attitude isn't easy for anyone. Well played, India, and hopefully Pakistan will put up a better fight next time!” the user wrote.

Another Pakistani fan commented after the India vs Pakistan match: "This was a one-sided game. If Pakistan's public thinks of Babur Azam as a King, he should act like one, he should become like Virat Kohli... Babur Azam is not a King, and he does not deserve a place in the team.”

“This is not a team, just a gathering of some players here and there. Earlier, they boycotted the match, then agreed. How will they practice? Politics should stay away from the game; if the players are pressurised, they will perform as badly as they did today,” he said.

“They made a lot of mistakes today... Pakistan can't even chase 140, and a target of 175 is too big for them. The entire Pakistani team should be changed. India is a million times better than Pakistan," the frustrated fan added.

Mohsin Naqvi leaves early

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, was seen leaving the stadium. He left as soon as the India vs Pakistan match. It is unclear if he met the Pakistan cricket team after the loss.

India vs Pakistan

Ishan Kishan led Team India’s effort with a fluent 77 from 40 balls. He earned Player of the Match honours. He received useful support from Suryakumar Yadav (32) and Shivam Dube (27) to push India to a competitive total (175/7).

For Pakistan, Saim Ayub was the most effective bowler with 3 wickets. Salman Ali Agha and Usman Tariq chipped in with 1 each.

Pakistan’s chase never gained full momentum. Usman Khan top-scored with 44 while Shaheen Afridi contributed an unbeaten 23. Shadab Khan made 14 whereas Babar Azam was clean-bowled at 5 by Axar Patel.

India’s bowlers maintained steady control. Hardik Pandya took 2 wickets. Varun Chakaravarthy and Jasprit Bumrah also claimed 2 each to close out the innings.

With this emphatic win, India qualified for the Super 8. Pakistan, with a lower NRR (-0.403), now sit beneath the USA (+0.787). Both have 4 points each.