India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE T20 WC 2026: Kishan's blitz put India innings back on track
India have made 2 changes in the side with Abhishek Sharma coming back in the eleven to replace Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav replacing Arshdeep Singh on the night.
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India vs Pakistan live score T20 World Cup
The stage is set for one of cricket’s most electric encounters as India and Pakistan meet in Colombo for their Group A T20 World Cup clash at the R Premadasa Stadium tonight. Pakistan skipper Salman Agha wins the toss and elects to bowl first. Both captains have avoided the handshake again that confirms India is maintaining the status quo against Pakistan tonight. While Pakistan come in with the same team that took the field agianst USA, India have made 2 changes in the side with Abhishek Sharma coming back in the eleven to replace Sanju Samson and Kuldeep Yadav replacing pacer Arshdeep Singh for the clash tonight.
Beyond points or net run rates, this fixture carries a weight that transcends the tournament itself, it’s a spectacle, a rivalry, and a narrative that captures global attention. While both teams are unbeaten so far, the real story lies in the history, the pride, and the individual battles that could tip the scales.
India enter the match with confidence. Their top order has been devastating in T20Is, capable of dismantling any bowling attack, while their middle order and spin arsenal add balance and firepower. Jasprit Bumrah leads a fast-bowling unit that can change games with a single over, and Suryakumar Yadav provides the batting stability and innovation to anchor innings under pressure.
Pakistan, despite recent struggles against India, cannot be counted out. They have moments of brilliance, experience in big-game scenarios, and the hunger to overturn past disappointments, particularly their losses in the Asia Cup and previous T20 World Cups.
Today's game promises high stakes off the field as well. With handshakes and diplomacy making headlines, fans will be watching every move as closely as the cricket itself. Whether it’s explosive strokeplay from Abhishek Sharma or cunning spin from Abrar Ahmed, the match could swing on a single over, a single moment.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11
India playing 11 : Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Pakistan playing 11: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman (captain), Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Khawaja Nafay (wicketkeeper), Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Tariq, Salman Mirza
ICC T20 World Cup 2026 live telecast: Star Sports Network will telecast the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 matches in India.
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7:34 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: IND 82/1 after 8 overs!
Shadab into the attack for Pakistan
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End of Over: IND 82/1
Ishan Kishan 72 (37)
Tilak Varma 10 (7)
Shadab Khan: 1-0-17-0
Ball 6 – 1 run. Kishan nudges it away to deep mid-wicket to keep strike and cap off another big over.
Ball 5 – 2 runs. Tossed up at the stumps, Kishan attempts a reverse and loses his balance, but still manages to drag it past short third for a brace.
Ball 4 – 2 runs. Skips down the track and drills it powerfully down the ground. A sharp stop at long-on prevents a boundary, but they collect two.
Ball 3 – FOUR! Wayward from Shadab, drifting down leg and turning further in. Kishan sweeps it hard behind square for another boundary.
Ball 2 – SIX! Into the stands! Floated on middle and right in the slot, and Kishan unleashes a fierce slog-sweep over the leg side.
Ball 1 – 2 runs. Starts with a tossed-up delivery outside leg, and Kishan sweeps it firmly along the ground to deep backward square for a couple.
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7:30 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: IND 65/1 after 7 overs!
Abrar continues the attack for Pakistan
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End of Over: IND 65/1
Ishan Kishan 55 (31)
Tilak Varma 10 (7)
Abrar Ahmed: 2-0-24-0
Ball 6 – 1 run. Kishan works it away to deep mid-wicket to retain strike after another productive over.
Ball 5 – Abrar tightens the line, keeping it flat and on off. Kishan can’t pierce the infield. Dot ball.
Ball 4 – Similar length again, and this time Kishan is watchful in defence. No run.
Ball 3 – FOUR! Too full once more and Kishan makes him pay. He gets underneath it and lofts it beautifully inside-out over extra cover.
Ball 2 – FOUR! FIFTY! A blazing half-century off just 27 balls! Floated up in the slot and Kishan drills it straight back over the bowler’s head. The dugout rises to applaud a magnificent knock.
Ball 1 – FOUR! Classy start to the over. Turning in from around the wicket, Kishan opens the face delicately and steers it fine past short third for a boundary.
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7:28 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan gets his fiery fifty!
Ishan Kishan puts India back in control with a fiery 27-ball fofty on the night.
7:24 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: IND 52/1 after the powerplay!
Saim continues the attack for Pakistan
Ball 6 – FOUR! Tilak Varma finishes the over with a clever glide to third man. Nicely placed and raced away to the fence.
Ball 5 – 1 run. Kishan advances but is deceived in the air. He adjusts late and squeezes it out for a single.
Ball 4 – FOUR! A risky pull! Kishan goes back and mistimes it high off the bat, but it just clears the mid-on fielder and runs away for another boundary.
Ball 3 – Length delivery turning away from off, Kishan stays back and defends solidly. Dot ball.
Ball 2 – 1 run. Tilak attempts an audacious reverse hit but is beaten in the flight. Gets it off the toe-end into the off-side for a single.
Ball 1 – 1 run. Tossed up outside off, turning away. Kishan punches it off the back foot down to long-off.
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7:20 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: 11 runs from the over!
Abrar into the attack for Pakistan
Ball 6 – Nicely tossed up, Tilak plays it watchfully and keeps it out. Dot ball to finish.
Ball 5 – 1 run. Abrar switches to around the wicket. Kishan works it calmly for a single to rotate strike.
Ball 4 – FOUR! Short and wide outside off, the googly sits up and Kishan rocks back, slapping it powerfully through the covers.
Ball 3 – Good adjustment from Abrar. Flat on off and turning in, cramping Kishan for room. He chops it towards short third. No run.
Ball 2 – Drifting down the leg side, Kishan attempts the sweep but misses. It brushes the pad before the keeper gathers after a slight fumble.
Ball 1 – SIX! What a welcome! A poor leg-side delivery and Kishan sweeps it fiercely over backward square leg. Clears the ropes with ease.
7:16 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Ishan survives a scare!
Saim Ayub into the attack for Pakistan
Ball 6 – 1 run. Kishan eases it down to mid-on and keeps the scoreboard ticking with a single. He had to dive to avoid a run out with Shaheen getting a direct hit.
Ball 5 – Dragged down short outside off, Kishan swats it firmly back down the ground. It nearly catches Tilak unaware at the non-striker’s end! No run.
Ball 4 – Kishan cuts crisply but finds the fielder at cover. Dot ball.
Ball 3 – FOUR! Sits up invitingly on middle and leg, and Kishan rocks back to pull it cleanly over square leg for a boundary.
Ball 2 – Flat and slightly short outside off, Kishan attempts the cut but the ball grips in the surface. He chops it into the off-side. Dot.
Ball 1 – Flat-batted straight back at the bowler. It seemed to hold in the pitch as Kishan checked his shot. Falls just short of Ayub.
7:12 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: 9 runs from the over!
Salman continues the attack for Pakistan
Ball 6 – 1 run. Kishan drives firmly down to long-off and rotates strike to end the over.
Ball 5 – 1 run. Sliding in from a good length at 95kph, Tilak works it calmly into the midwicket region for a single.
Ball 4 – 1 run. Fired in flat, Kishan steps out but doesn’t quite get to the pitch, nudging it softly into the on-side.
Ball 3 – 2 runs. Kishan drops to one knee for the sweep, gets a top-edge that sails over square leg. They hustle back for a brace as the fielder tracks it down.
Ball 2 – Kishan advances again but is beaten by the shortened length. The ball skids in and strikes the pad as he looks to work it leg-side. Dot ball.
Ball 1 – FOUR! Slight error in length and Kishan cashes in. He clears his front leg and lofts it confidently over mid-on to get the over off to a strong start.
7:08 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Big over for India!
Shaheen Afridi into the attack for Pakistan
Ball 6 – FOUR! Tilak Varma gets off the mark in style. Opens the face and guides it fine past third man to pick up a boundary.
Ball 5 – Full and shaping away outside off, Tilak watches it closely and lets it go. No run.
Ball 4 – Back of a length at 140kph, angling in. Tilak stays back and defends solidly from the crease.
Ball 3 – 1 run. Slower short ball outside off, Kishan goes for the pull but drags it down to deep backward square for a single.
Ball 2 – FOUR! Nearly chops it on! Kishan attempts another pull to a back-of-length delivery, gets a thick under-edge and the ball sneaks past the stumps to the boundary.
Ball 1 – SIX! What a start to the over! Dug in short, and Kishan rocks back beautifully, pulling it high and handsome over square leg into the stands.
7:03 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Abhishek out for a duck!
Salman Agha begins the attack for Pakistan
Ball 6 – WICKET! Agha strikes early! Abhishek Sharma holes out after a scratchy stay. He fails to get going and is caught by Shaheen Afridi. India lose their first wicket for just 1 run.
Ball 5 – Fired in flat outside off, Abhishek looks to work it but can’t find the gap. Dot ball.
Ball 4 – Nicely controlled length on off and middle, Abhishek clears his front leg and drives firmly, but straight to extra cover. Still no scoring opportunity.
Ball 3 – Quicker through the air just outside off, Abhishek cuts hard but once again picks out the fielder at extra cover.
Ball 2 – 1 run. Kishan advances aggressively, tries to pull the slightly short delivery and drags it towards deep midwicket for a single.
Ball 1 – A touch of turn straightaway! Kishan presses forward in defence as the ball straightens around off.
6:51 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Action to begin soon!
The national anthems are up next as we are less than 10 minutes away from the first on the night now.
6:47 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: No handshake between captains!
No handshake between the captains at the toss as India maintain their status quo on the night and will now look to win the game at hand.
6:45 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Playing 11 for both sides!
India Playing 11: Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah
Pakistan Playing 11: Saim Ayub, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Agha(c), Babar Azam, Mohammad Nawaz, Usman Khan(w), Shadab Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, Usman Tariq
6:34 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Salman Agha wins the toss!
Pakistan skipper Salman Agha has won the toss and elected to bowl first on the night.
6:26 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE TOSS UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Toss to take place soon!
We are less than 5 minutes away from the toss in Colombo as fans wait to see whether the much talked about handshake takes place between Surya and Salman at the toss or not.
6:24 PM
India vs Pakistan LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 World Cup 2026: Rohit Sharma greeting Indian players!
The visuals sow former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma greeting the Indian players during their warm ups ahead of the clash. Rohit was seen hugging and wishing the players good luck near the dugout.
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First Published: Feb 15 2026 | 5:02 PM IST