India Beat Pakistan by 61 Runs to Reach Super 8 in T20 World Cup 2026

India registered a commanding 61-run victory over Pakistan in a high-voltage clash at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, played at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Sunday. With this win, the India national cricket team officially secured qualification for the Super 8 stage of the tournament.

Batting first, India put up a competitive total on a surface that offered mixed pace and bounce. The top order laid a solid foundation, while the middle overs acceleration and late finishing surge pushed the score to a challenging mark. Key partnerships and aggressive death-over hitting shifted momentum firmly in India’s favor.

In response, the Pakistan national cricket team struggled to build sustained partnerships against a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Early wickets put pressure on the chase, and regular breakthroughs through the middle overs ensured Pakistan never fully recovered. Tight fielding and controlled variations with the ball helped India close out the match comfortably.

The result strengthens India’s position in the group standings and boosts team morale heading into the Super 8 round, while Pakistan will now need strong results in their remaining fixtures to stay in contention.