India Crushes Pakistan by 61 Runs, Sets New T20I Victory Margin Record

• India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group A fixture in Colombo.
• This marks India's highest margin of victory (runs) over Pakistan in T20Is, surpassing the previous best.
• Ishan Kishan's explosive 77 (40b) and a crucial 87-run partnership with Tilak Varma powered India to 175/7.
• Jasprit Bumrah (2/17) and Hardik Pandya (2/16) led India's bowling attack, dismissing Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.
• The victory secured India's qualification for the Super 8 and continued Pakistan's poor World Cup record against India.