India vs Pakistan, 27th Match, Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Scorecard
Whenever India and Pakistan play on a cricket field, emotions surge, pressure mounts, and fans anticipate a dramatic clash. The group-stage match of the ICC tournament once again threw up drama, big moments, and top performances. This guide will help you to find the full India vs Pakistan, 27th Match, Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 scorecard & commentary! You will find batting tables, bowling figures, partnerships, command run-down turning points, and results. If you did not see the game, don’t despair. Once you are through with this article, you will know exactly how the match unfolded from beginning to end. Match Overview Detail Information Match India vs Pakistan Match Number 27th Group A Tournament ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Venue R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Date 15 February 2026 Toss Pakistan won the toss, chose to bowl Result India won by 61 runs Pakistan Chase – 114 All Out (18 Overs) Chasing 176 in a pressure match is never easy. Pakistan lost early wickets, and that hurt their momentum. Some resistance came from Usman Khan and later from Shaheen Afridi, but India’s bowlers stayed in control. Pakistan Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s SR Sahibzada Farhan 0 4 0 0 0.00 Saim Ayub 6 2 0 1 300.00 Salman Agha 4 4 1 0 100.00 Babar Azam 5 7 0 0 71.43 Usman Khan 44 34 6 1 129.41 Shadab Khan 14 15 1 0 93.33 Mohammad Nawaz 4 5 1 0 80.00 Faheem Ashraf 10 14 1 0 71.43 Shaheen Afridi 23* 19 2 1 121.05 Abrar Ahmed 0 1 0 0 0.00 Usman Tariq 0 3 0 0 0.00 Extras 4 runs Total 114 all out in 18 oversRun Rate: 6.33 India Bowling Figures Bowler O R W Economy Hardik Pandya 3 16 2 5.30 Jasprit Bumrah 2 17 2 8.50 Axar Patel 4 29 2 7.20 Varun Chakaravarthy 3 17 2 5.70 Kuldeep Yadav 3 14 1 4.70 Tilak Varma 2 11 1 5.50 Rinku Singh 1 9 0 9.00 Turning Point of the Match Pakistan’s top order collapsed inside the powerplay. Once big names returned early, the required run rate kept rising. India’s spinners controlled the middle overs beautifully. After that, the chase became very difficult. Fall of Wickets – Pakistan Score Batter Over 0 Sahibzada Farhan 0.4 6 Saim Ayub 1.2 13 Salman Agha 1.6 34 Babar Azam 4.5 73 Usman Khan 10.4 78 Mohammad Nawaz 11.4 78 Shadab Khan 12.1 97 Faheem Ashraf 15.3 97 Abrar Ahmed 15.4 114 Usman Tariq 17.6 Powerplay Comparison Team Overs Runs India 0.1 – 6 52 Pakistan 0.1 – 6 38 India clearly dominated here. India Innings – 175/7 (20 Overs) India batted first and put a strong total on the board. The start was aggressive, especially from Ishan Kishan, who attacked the bowlers from the beginning. India Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s SR Ishan Kishan 77 40 10 3 192.50 Abhishek Sharma 0 4 0 0 0.00 Tilak Varma 25 24 2 1 104.17 Suryakumar Yadav 32 29 3 0 110.34 Hardik Pandya 0 1 0 0 0.00 Shivam Dube 27 17 3 1 158.82 Rinku Singh 11* 4 1 1 275.00 Axar Patel 0 1 0 0 0.00 Extras Type Runs Leg Byes 2 Wides 1 Total Extras 3 Total 175/7 in 20 oversRun Rate: 8.75 Pakistan Bowling Figures Bowler O R W Economy Salman Agha 2 10 1 5.00 Shaheen Afridi 2 31 1 15.50 Saim Ayub 4 25 3 6.20 Abrar Ahmed 3 38 0 12.70 Shadab Khan 1 17 0 17.00 Mohammad Nawaz 4 28 0 7.00 Usman Tariq 4 24 1 6.00 Key Moments of India’s Batting The game had altered course early when Ishan Kishan gave them a powerplay masterclass. His limits also forced Pakistan onto the defensive. While India continued to lose wickets in the middle overs, a handy contribution from Shivam Dube and a big-hitting cameo from Rinku Singh ensured a competitive total. Fall of Wickets – India Score Batter Over 1 Abhishek Sharma 0.6 88 Ishan Kishan 8.4 126 Tilak Varma 14.2 126 Hardik Pandya 14.3 159 Suryakumar Yadav 18.5 175 Shivam Dube 19.5 175 Axar Patel 19.6 Powerplay Comparison Team Overs Runs India 0.1 – 6 52 Pakistan 0.1 – 6 38 India clearly dominated here. Why India Won Simple formula: good runs + tight bowling = victory. Player Performances Fans Will Remember These contributions built the win step by step. Final Match Result India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs, strengthening their position in the group. Conclusion How preparation and execution are important in high-profile matches, the India vs Pakistan, 27th Match, Group A, ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Scorecard & Match showed. India hit early with the bat and never allowed Pakistan to get a footing during the chase. It was another galling chapter in cricket’s greatest rivalry for fans. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
