Bangladesh is not the only hot topic today, as cricket fans witnessed another intense high-voltage clash in the India vs Pakistan 27th T20I, where India dominated Pakistan with a commanding 61-run victory in the T20 World Cup 2026 match at the iconic R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The match, played on Sunday (February 15), turned into a one-sided affair after Pakistan’s batting lineup collapsed under pressure while chasing a competitive target of 176 runs.
India vs Pakistan 27th T20I: Pakistan Won Toss, Chose to Bowl
In the much-awaited India vs Pakistan 27th T20I, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first. Their decision initially looked sensible, but India’s batters, led by explosive knocks from the top order, ensured a strong total on the board.
India ended their innings at 175/7 in 20 overs, scoring at a solid run rate of 8.75. Even though wickets kept falling at regular intervals, India maintained momentum and finished with a challenging total that Pakistan failed to chase.
Ishan Kishan’s 77 Sets the Foundation for India
The biggest highlight of the India vs Pakistan 27th T20I was wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan, who played a stunning innings of 77 runs off just 40 balls.
Kishan’s innings included:
- 10 fours
- 3 sixes
- Strike rate of 192.50
His aggressive strokeplay completely disrupted Pakistan’s bowling plans. Kishan attacked from the beginning, smashing boundaries and clearing the ropes with ease. His knock gave India the early advantage and pushed Pakistan’s bowlers into defensive mode.
India’s Middle Order Contribution
Apart from Kishan, India received useful contributions from other batters:
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain) scored 32 runs off 29 balls, playing a stabilizing innings.
- Tilak Varma added 25 runs off 24 balls, keeping the scoreboard ticking.
- Shivam Dube played a quick cameo of 27 runs off 17 balls with a strike rate of 158.82.
- Rinku Singh remained unbeaten with 11 off 4 balls, giving India a strong finish.
However, India did lose some quick wickets:
- Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for 0.
- Hardik Pandya was dismissed for 0.
- Axar Patel was also dismissed without contributing much.
Still, India’s final total of 175/7 proved too big for Pakistan.
Pakistan Bowling Performance
Pakistan bowlers struggled to control the Indian batters, especially in the powerplay and death overs.
Key bowling figures for Pakistan:
- Saim Ayub was the most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 25 runs in 4 overs.
- Salman Ali Agha took 1 wicket for 10 runs in 2 overs.
- Shaheen Afridi took 1 wicket for 31 runs in 2 overs, but he went for runs heavily.
- Usman Tariq took 1 wicket for 24 runs in 4 overs.
- Other bowlers like Abrar Ahmed and Shadab Khan were expensive.
Despite taking wickets, Pakistan failed to stop India from reaching a strong score.
India vs Pakistan 27th T20I Chase: Pakistan Collapse to 114
Chasing 176, Pakistan had a disastrous start. Their top order collapsed quickly, putting immense pressure on the middle order.
Pakistan ended at 114 runs in 18 overs, losing the match by 61 runs.
Pakistan’s batting scorecard highlights:
- Sahibzada Farhan scored 0 (4 balls)
- Saim Ayub scored 6 (2 balls)
- Salman Ali Agha scored 4 (4 balls)
- Babar Azam scored 5 (7 balls)
The early wickets left Pakistan struggling, and their run rate remained too slow to chase the target.
The only batter who fought was Usman Khan (wk), who scored a strong 44 runs off 34 balls with 6 fours and 1 six. But he did not get enough support from the other end.
Shaheen Afridi also hit 23 runs off 19 balls, but by then the match was already out of Pakistan’s hands.
Indian Bowlers Shine in India vs Pakistan 27th T20I
India’s bowlers delivered a match-winning performance and completely crushed Pakistan’s chase.
Top bowling figures for India:
- Hardik Pandya: 3 overs, 16 runs, 2 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah: 2 overs, 17 runs, 2 wickets
- Axar Patel: 4 overs, 29 runs, 2 wickets
- Varun Chakravarthy: 3 overs, 17 runs, 2 wickets
- Kuldeep Yadav: 3 overs, 14 runs, 1 wicket
- Tilak Varma: 2 overs, 11 runs, 1 wicket
India’s bowling attack was disciplined, aggressive, and well-planned. They never allowed Pakistan to build partnerships, and the pressure kept increasing every over.
India Win by 61 Runs: Big Statement in T20 World Cup 2026
With this win, India delivered a massive statement in the T20 World Cup 2026 tournament. The victory will boost India’s confidence hugely, especially against arch-rivals Pakistan.
The India vs Pakistan 27th T20I match once again proved why this rivalry is one of the most watched cricket events in the world. However, today’s contest ended with India completely outclassing Pakistan in both batting and bowling.
India’s 175/7 was a strong total, and Pakistan’s collapse to 114 confirmed India’s dominance.
Fans celebrated the win as India secured an unforgettable victory by 61 runs in Colombo.