Updated On: 16 February, 2026 08:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
The victory also helped the "Men in Blue" to qualify for the "Super 8" stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. So far in the tournament, they have played three matches and have secured wins in as many games. Team India is enjoying the top spot in Group A with a net run rate (NRR) of +3.050 and six points

Ravi Shastri, Ishan Kishan (Pic: File Pic)
In the high-octane T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan, Team India emerged victorious by 61 runs at the R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo.
During the match, Team India's opening batsman, Ishan Kishan, played a knock of 77 runs off just 40 deliveries, which was laced with 10 boundaries and three maximums.