- India achieved its T20 World Cup victory against Pakistan in Colombo by a margin of 61 runs. The match took place during the league stage. India established a scoring target of 176 runs. Pakistan lost all their wickets for 114 runs while attempting to reach the target.
- The victory extended Indias T20 World Cup record against Pakistan.Indias head-to-head record against Pakistan now shows substantial dominance for India.
Match Build-Up and Expectations
- There were rumors about Pakistan potentially boycotting the match before it started. The International Cricket Council stopped the match from being canceled when they intervened. The development increased public interest in the contest.
- Cricket fans predicted the match would end with a narrow victory. Both teams entered the game with strong bowling attacks. The contest became one-sided as the match progressed.
Pakistan Batting Struggles Against Indian Bowling
- The Pakistan batting order could not handle the Indian bowling attack. The team lost wickets at regular intervals during the chase. The required run rate showed constant growth which created increasing pressure.
- The Indian bowlers delivered their bowling performance through proper control of their pitch delivery. They restricted Pakistani batsmen from scoring runs while creating opportunities for them to make errors. Pakistan lost all their wickets at 114 runs because they could not create successful batting combinations.
PCB Chief Leaves Stadium Early
The outcome became clear before the final overs. Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi left the stadium before the match concluded. His early departure drew attention from viewers and media.
