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On a difficult Colombo surface that aided spin, Ishan Kishan’s fearless 77 off 40 balls powered India to 175 against Pakistan. While others struggled, Kishan stayed ahead of the conditions, dismantling the middle overs with innovation and intent, producing a defining T20 World Cup innings built on clarity, courage and…

Defending champions India dominated Pakistan with a 61-run victory. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 set the tone for India’s 176. The bowlers then dismantled Pakistan’s lineup, restricting them to 114. This win guarantees India’s place in the Super Eights. The team displayed strong batting and bowling performances. …

India dominated Pakistan in the T20 World Cup clash, securing a convincing victory. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 powered India to 175, a total their bowlers defended expertly. Despite a brief resistance from Pakistan, India’s disciplined bowling attack, led by Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, restricted them to 114, clinching a…

India turned the much-hyped India-Pakistan clash into a one-sided affair as Ishan Kishan’s belligerent 77 blew Pakistan out of the contest. After setting 175, India’s bowlers ran through a hapless Pakistani batting line-up to seal a thumping win and confirm their Super Eight qualification dominantly. …

India achieved a record T20 World Cup score against Pakistan, posting 175 for seven. Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls anchored the innings on a tricky Colombo pitch. Despite a mid-innings wobble triggered by Saim Ayub, Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube provided crucial support, ensuring India set a new…

Kishan recorded the third-fastest fifty in India-Pakistan T20 internationals. …

India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s skipper Salman Ali Agha skipped the customary handshake at the T20 World Cup toss in Colombo. This continues India’s stance, observed since the Asia Cup 2025, sparking debate. While Pakistan expressed openness to the gesture, India’s captain remained non-committal, emphasizing a focus on cricket….

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez believes the intense focus on spinner Usman Tariq provides a psychological edge over India. Hafeez suggests the debate surrounding Tariq’s bowling action is causing “panic” in the Indian camp, forcing them to specifically prepare for him. He urged Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha to use…

Tens of thousands of Indian and Pakistani fans have converged on Colombo for the high-voltage India-Pakistan clash, turning the city into a fortress with massive security deployment. Beyond politics and critique, the match has energised local livelihoods, packed the stadium to capacity and reaffirmed why this rivalry remains cricket’s most…

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Thirty years after a unique India-Pakistan XI played in Colombo, the arch-rivals are set for a T20 World Cup clash, signalling a subcontinental ceasefire. Despite Pakistan’s familiarity with the ground and a slower pitch, both captains downplay any advantage. India prepares to counter mystery spinner Usman Tariq, with Suryakumar Yadav…

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav acknowledged the team’s batting struggles in the T20 World Cup but expressed confidence in tackling Pakistan’s unique spinner, Usman Tariq. Despite a scratchy start and vulnerabilities exposed in earlier matches, Yadav emphasized the team’s ability to adapt and execute their practice, aiming to overcome pressure and…

Aiden Markram’s explosive 86 powered South Africa to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand, bringing them closer to the Super 8s. Markram’s dominant chase, supported by quick starts and a solid finish from David Miller, saw South Africa comfortably reach their target of 176. This win marks their third consecutive…

After a health scare threatened to derail his World Cup campaign, Abhishek Sharma returns to the spotlight in Colombo. It will be the first time his father Raj Kumar Sharma watches him play a World Cup match from the stands. India will take on Pakistan on February 15 at the…