The high-voltage India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team match scorecard saw India make a blazing start after Pakistan opted to bowl first in the 27th Match, Group A of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium.
At the end of 8 overs, India were 82/1, riding on a sensational knock from Ishan Kishan.
Match Details
- Match: IND vs PAK, 27th Match, Group A
- Tournament: ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
- Venue: R. Premadasa Stadium
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opted to bowl
- Time: 7:00 PM Local
India Innings – 82/1 (8 Overs)
India got off to an aggressive start despite losing an early wicket. Abhishek Sharma fell in the very first over, but Ishan Kishan counter-attacked brilliantly.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (wk)* | 72 | 37 | 9 | 3 | 194.59 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tilak Varma* | 10 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 142.86 |
Extras: 0
Total: 82/1 (8 Overs)
Run Rate: 10.25
Fall of Wicket
- 1-1 (Abhishek Sharma, 0.6 ov)
Powerplay Summary
- Overs: 0.1 – 6
- Runs: 52
India maximized the powerplay despite the early setback, largely due to Kishan’s fearless strokeplay.
Key Partnership
- Ishan Kishan & Tilak Varma: 81 runs (42 balls)
Kishan dominated the partnership with explosive boundaries, keeping the Pakistani bowlers under pressure.
Pakistan Bowling Figures
| Bowler | O | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Agha | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 1 | 15 | 0 | 15.00 |
| Saim Ayub | 2 | 16 | 0 | 8.00 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 2 | 24 | 0 | 12.00 |
| Shadab Khan | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17.00 |
Salman Agha was the only wicket-taker so far, dismissing Abhishek Sharma. However, the rest of the bowling attack struggled to contain India’s aggressive approach.
Match Analysis
The India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team match scorecard reflects complete dominance by India in the first eight overs. Ishan Kishan’s strike rate of 194.59 has set the platform for a massive total.
With big hitters like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh yet to bat, India are in a commanding position. Pakistan will need quick wickets in the middle overs to prevent the match from slipping away.
Stay tuned for more updates from this thrilling IND vs PAK clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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