T20 World Cup, Pakistan Creates History In Match Vs India With Unusual Record Led By Captain, Salman

The India vs Pakistan rivalry remains cricket's most anticipated fixture, most recently highlighted by the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 match between the two teams. The group stage match between the Suryakumar Yadav-led India and the Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan, which took place on the night of February 15, 2026, was a thrilling clash of arch-rivals, with a houseful crowd at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The Indian side secured a dominant 61-run victory, while the losing team created an unusual record.

What record-breaking tactic did Pakistan use in the match against India?

During the T20 World Cup 2026 match against India on February 15, 2026, Pakistan registered an unusual feat. Under the leadership of Salman Ali Agha, the men in green became the first team in the 19-year history of the tournament to use six spin bowlers in a single innings. This performance matched the record for the most spinners used by a full member nation in any men's T20 International, a feat previously shared with Zimbabwe (against West Indies in 2010).

Pakistan's spin-heavy tactic equalled several major international records. They delivered 18 overs of spin out of 20, equalling the all-time tournament record. Interestingly, Pakistan previously set this record against Australia at the same venue in 2012. The six spinners who bowled during Pakistan's latest fixture vs India were Mohammad Nawaz, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq, and the skipper himself. Despite this record-breaking performance at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Pakistan lost by 61 runs, as India successfully defended their total of 175/7.

How did India secure a dominant victory against Pakistan? Who was named the POTM?

The star of India's dominant 61-run victory against Pakistan on February 15, 2026, was Ishan Kishan, who was named Player of the Match (POTM). In a stellar performance at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo during the 2026 T20 World Cup, the 27-year-old Ishan smashed a match-defining 77 runs off 40 balls, including 10 fours and 3 sixes. His explosive innings, which included a half-century in just 27 deliveries, propelled India to a total of 175/7. India's 61-run victory over Pakistan was their biggest ever in T20Is by run margin.

Despite facing an early blow by losing Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the first over, India held strong due to Ishan Kishan's domination of the powerplay. Besides him, crucial runs by Suryakumar Yadav (32) and Shivam Dube (27) helped India reach a total that was considered well above par for the slow, tacky surface at R. Premadasa Stadium. Following the thrilling batting display, India's bowlers dismantled Pakistan's lineup, bowling them out for 114 in 18 overs. In the second inning, Pakistan's top order collapsed to 13/3 within the first two overs.

Hardik Pandya started with a wicket-maiden, later taking one more, while Jasprit Bumrah claimed two early wickets. Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy claimed two wickets each, and Kuldeep Yadav and Tilak Varma finished it off by sharing the other two among them. Only Usman Khan (44) provided some hope for the team before they got bowled out, leading to a comfortable victory for the men in blue. This win officially secured India's place in the Super 8 stage of the tournament.

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