In a dominant performance, India triumphed over Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. The victory was celebrated nationwide, with politicians like BJP spokesperson RP Singh drawing parallels between the cricket win and military successes against Pakistan.

COLOMBO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a grudge Group A match of the Twenty20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament on Sunday.

Pakistan are chasing a 176-run target at the moment after India posted 175 runs courtesy of a brilliant knock from Ishan Kishan who scored 77 runs. Pakistan have lost nine wickets in the run-chase and India are on top.

A Sri Lankan cricket official says the sport's national governing body has formally asked Pakistan to reconsider its planned boycott of a Twenty20 World Cup game with India next week.

Legendary cricketers from five countries, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have appealed to the Pakistan government for proper treatment of jailed former captain Imran Khan. Citing his deteriorating health and vision loss,

What began as concern expressed by Pakistani cricket greats has now snowballed into an unprecedented, cross-border appeal from Indian and international former captains, cutting across political and national divides.

A group of 14 former international cricket captains has jointly appealed to the government of Pakistan to ensure proper medical care and humane treatment

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. The defeat has reportedly led to political unrest, with Field Marshal Asim Munir expressing dissatisfaction with the team's preparation, potentially jeopardizing PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi's position.