India Crush Pakistan by 61 Runs to Enter Super 8s

In a high-stakes encounter at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, India maintained their dominance over their arch-rivals with a comprehensive 61-run win. The victory officially secured India’s spot in the Super 8 stage of the tournament.

Match Highlights

• India’s Innings (175/7): After being put in to bat, India's innings was powered by a blistering 77 off 40 balls from Ishan Kishan. His knock included 10 fours and 3 sixes, providing the momentum despite the early loss of Abhishek Sharma. Contributions from Suryakumar Yadav (32) and Shivam Dube (27) helped propel India to a competitive total of 175.

• Pakistan’s Chase (114 All Out): Pakistan’s response never found its rhythm. They lost four wickets in the Powerplay, including the key scalp of Babar Azam. Usman Khan was the lone fighter with 44 runs, but the rest of the lineup crumbled under the pressure of India’s bowling attack.
• The Bowling Masterclass: India's bowlers were clinical across the board. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Varun Chakaravarthy all picked up two wickets each, while Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma also chipped in with a wicket apiece.

Summary Scorecard

Result: India won by 61 runs.

Player of the Match: Ishan Kishan.