India defeated Pakistan in a high-voltage Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, after a dominant all-round performance.

Chasing India's 175, Pakistan folded for just 114 in 18 overs. With this win, India has now qualified to the Super Eight stage in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

The match between the bitter rivals went ahead after Pakistan earlier reversed their decision to boycott the game in solidarity with Bangladesh, who refused to tour India over safety concerns and were replaced by Scotland.

India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry in the ongoing T20 World Cup in Colombo, with Super Eight qualification at stake. Both teams currently sit at the top of Group A with four points from two matches,

India qualify for the Super 8s after collecting their third consecutive victory in the ongoing tournament, which takes their head-to-head record against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup to 8-1.

While the first semifinal is originally scheduled for Kolkata, any knockout match involving Pakistan will be relocated to the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.

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