The match between the bitter rivals went ahead after Pakistan earlier reversed their decision to boycott the game in solidarity with Bangladesh, who refused to tour India over safety concerns and were replaced by Scotland.

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — India and Pakistan players declined to shake hands before and after the highly-charged group game between the archrivals at cricket's Twenty20 World Cup. India won it by 61 runs on Sunday to secure its place in the next stage.

First, Pakistan reversed their boycott. Then, the Colombo rain stayed away. Finally, India’s fixture with Pakistan in the 2026 Twenty20 World Cup – the game that international cricket cannot afford to be without – took place. After all the tumult ...

Chasing India's 175, Pakistan folded for just 114 in 18 overs. With this win, India has now qualified to the Super Eight stage in the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan's U-turn on T20 World Cup India match Updates: Reacting to Pakistan agreeing to play against India, Sourav Ganguly said that the former would find it tough to get the better of the arch-rival on February 15.

Former Pakistan stars Shahid Afridi, Mohammad Hafeez and Rashid Latif praised India after their dominant win in the T20 World Cup 2026. They said the team deserved the title and Pakistan must learn from their success.