IND vs PAK Match 27 T20I WC Highlights: In a one-sided group-stage clash, the India national cricket team have again showcased their dominance in their match against the Pakistan national cricket team in the 27th match of the T20I World Cup. India won by 61 runs, which is also the highest margin win for India in an India-Pakistan encounter.
The match was played at the R. Premadasa Stadium, and India defeated Pakistan by a huge margin, as they dominated both the innings with a disciplined bowling performance.
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IND vs PAK Match 27 T20I WC Summary
| Team | Score | Overs |
| India | 175/7 | 20.0 |
| Pakistan | 114 all out | 18.0 |
Result: India won by 61 runs
Key Performers for India
- Ishan Kishan was the top scorer for India, as he scored 77 runs off just 40 balls.
- Shivam Dube and Rinku Singh finished well and helped India score 175 runs.Â
- Hardik Pandya was crucial for India in the second innings, as he removed S. Farhan in the first over.
- Jasprit Bumrah showed his magic again and helped India get early breakthroughs that shattered Pakistan’s top order.
Pakistan Batting Collapse – Major Talking Point
Pakistan was never able to recover after losing early wickets. The top order, which included Salman Agha, failed to build any meaningful partnerships.
Only wicketkeeper-batter Usman Khan showed some resistance as he scored 44 runs off 34 balls. This turned out to be Pakistan’s highest individual score of the match.
Pakistan – Top Batting Scores
| Batter | Runs | Balls |
| Usman Khan (wk) | 44 | 34 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 23* | 19 |
| Shadab Khan | 14 | 15 |
Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.
India’s Bowling Standout
The bowling attack that was led by Varun Chakaravarthy and supported by Axar Patel did very well to help India secure an easy win by 61 runs.
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Hardik Pandya | 3.0 | 16 | 2 | 5.33 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 3.0 | 17 | 2 | 5.67 |
| Axar Patel | 4.0 | 29 | 2 | 7.25 |
Final Word
All in all, India has significantly strengthened their position in the group stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Now, Pakistan needs a win to confirm their place in the Super 8 of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.