IND vs PAK LIVE score: India thrash Pakistan by 61 runs to seal Super 8 berth as Kishan, Bumrah and spinners dominate

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Ishan Kishan wins the man of the match trophy

Fresh off a match-winning performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, Ishan Kishan admitted the pitch was challenging early on and required patience and belief. The left-hander focused on playing to his strengths, particularly targeting the off-side and rotating strike to keep the fielders busy. With a target of 160–170 in mind, he kept his approach simple and calculated. Kishan highlighted the emotional weight of an India-Pakistan clash, calling it special for the entire nation. He also credited Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya for their decisive overs, which he felt turned the momentum firmly in India’s favour.

Match Summary

India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in a commanding T20 clash. Batting first, India posted 175/7 in 20 overs, powered by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls. Suryakumar Yadav contributed 32, while Shivam Dube added a brisk 27. In reply, Pakistan collapsed to 114 all out in 18 overs despite Usman Khan’s 44 and Shaheen Afridi’s late 23. India’s bowlers shared the spoils, with Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakravarthy picking up two wickets each. Early breakthroughs and sustained pressure ensured a comprehensive win for India in this high-voltage encounter.

Chahal shares a cryptic post

Yuzvendra Chahal shared a playful cartoon on X showing himself striking his iconic relaxed pose against Pakistan’s Usman Tariq. Captioned “Best way to play,” the post quickly caught attention online. Chahal’s signature meme pose, which first went viral during the 2019 ODI World Cup, remains a fan favourite moment.

India wins the match by 61 runs

Hardik Pandya picks the last wicket, Usman Tariq falls on a duck and with that, India qualified for the Super 8.

Varun on hat-trick

Varun Chakravarthy ignited scenes of celebration as he dismissed Abrar Ahmed to move onto a hat-trick. With that breakthrough, Pakistan edged closer to collapse, and India stood just one wicket away from sealing victory. The pressure was immense, and Varun’s spell had completely swung the contest in India’s favour. Usman Tariq came in the crease.

Faheem Ahsraf departs

Varun Chakravarthy struck at a crucial moment, dismissing Faheem Ashraf for 10 runs. The mystery spinner kept things tight and forced a false shot, breaking another potential partnership. His breakthrough further dented Pakistan’s hopes as the pressure continued to mount in the middle overs.

Steady Shadab falls short against Tilak Varma

Shadab Khan departed after scoring 14 runs fall short against Tilak Varma. India now only needs three wickets to grab the win. Pakistan need 92 runs in 42 balls.

Mohammad Nawaz departs, scoring four runs

Kuldeep Yadav picks Nawaz's wicket, who departed after scoring four runs. Pakistan are now six down and standing in 78 runs.

Usman Khan departs

Ishan Kishan effected a sharp stumping to send Usman Khan back for 44 off 34 balls, just as he looked set to push the chase forward. Axar Patel picked up his second wicket of the night, deceiving the batter with flight and turn. The breakthrough further tilted the momentum in India’s favour at a crucial stage.

Pakistan need 105 off 60 as Usman anchors, Shadab supports in a tense chase

Pakistan require 105 runs from the remaining 60 balls, with the chase hanging in the balance. Usman is holding firm on 43 off 31 deliveries, anchoring the innings under pressure. Shadab Khan is supporting him with 12 off 12 balls. With wickets already lost earlier, the responsibility now rests heavily on this partnership to accelerate and keep Pakistan in contention.

Pakistan 38 for 4 after six overs

Pakistan crawled to 38 at the end of six overs but at heavy cost, losing four wickets in the powerplay. India’s disciplined bowling attack strikes regularly, dismantling the top order and denying any momentum. With no stable partnership developing, Pakistan remain under severe pressure heading into the middle overs.

Babar Azam departs

Axar Patel delivered a crucial breakthrough as he clean bowled Babar Azam for 5 runs off 7 balls. The left-arm spinner deceived him with sharp turn and accuracy, breaching his defence. Babar’s early departure further deepened Pakistan’s troubles, handing India another massive advantage in the middle overs.

Pakistan 21 for 3 after 3 overs

Pakistan stumbled to 21 for 3 after a bruising start against India’s disciplined attack. Hardik Pandya removed Shahibzada Farhan early, setting the tone in the powerplay. Jasprit Bumrah then struck twice, trapping Saim Ayub lbw and dismissing captain Salman Agha for 4. With three top-order wickets down inside the opening overs, Pakistan struggled to build partnerships as India maintained relentless pressure with tight lines and sharp fielding.

Bumrah strikes twice

Jasprit Bumrah delivered another crucial breakthrough as he dismissed Pakistan captain Salman Agha for just 4 runs. The Indian pacer continued his fiery spell, striking twice to tighten the screws on Pakistan’s top order. His disciplined line and sharp movement kept the batters under constant pressure early in the innings.

India strike twice early as Pakistan slump to 6 for 2

India struck twice in the powerplay to jolt Pakistan early. Hardik Pandya removed Shahibzada Farhan, drawing first blood with disciplined seam bowling. Soon after, Jasprit Bumrah trapped Saim Ayub lbw with a sharp, skidding delivery. Pakistan slipped to 6 for 2, reeling under early pressure as India’s pacers dictated terms and tightened control in the opening overs.

Shaheen strikes late as India finish on 175/7

Shaheen Afridi returned to the attack in the final over, but not before India found crucial runs. Shivam Dube opened the over with a powerful straight boundary, while Rinku Singh carved one over point for four and then launched a towering six over mid-wicket, playing the finisher’s role to perfection. However, Shaheen had the last word — Dube was run out on the fifth ball, and Axar Patel fell to a catch off the final delivery. India closed their innings at 175/7 in 20 overs.

Saim Ayub’s double blow derails India

India’s innings saw fluctuating momentum and an unsteady finish. Saim Ayub turned the tide in the 15th over, dismissing Tilak Varma for 25 and Hardik Pandya in the same over to stall acceleration. Earlier, Suryakumar Yadav struggled for rhythm, scoring 32 off 29 balls with three fours at a strike rate of 104. In the death overs, Shivam Dube smashed 27 with three sixes, while Rinku Singh added 11 with a four and a six. However, India managed only 48 runs in the last five overs, losing two wickets and finishing below expectations.

Tariq removes Surya at a crucial juncture

Usman Tariq struck at a decisive moment, dismissing Suryakumar Yadav on the fifth ball of the penultimate over. The Indian skipper, looking to accelerate, went for a big shot but failed to middle it cleanly, offering a catch to Saim Ayub. Surya departed for a relatively slow 32 off 29 deliveries, a knock that lacked his usual fluency. India stood at 159/5 after 18.5 overs.

Tilak Varma shifts gears; India 108/2 in 12 overs

Tilak Varma injects momentum back into the innings, stepping out to launch Mohammad Nawaz for a towering six over cover. The timely big hit eases the mounting pressure on the Indian batters. Ten runs come from the over as India move to 108/2 after 12 overs.