WATCH: Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav lose their cool at Kuldeep Yadav during IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 clash

In a high-octane clash that lived up to its expectations, India expanded their psychological advantage over arch-rivals Pakistan with an impressive 61-run victory at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. This Group A Match 27, held on February 15, 2026, was more than just a victory; it was a statement of intent as the Men in Blue officially clinched their spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026. However, despite the festive atmosphere in the stands, the final moments on the field were marked by unusual tensions between some of India’s senior players.

Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav reprimand Kuldeep Yadav

While the scorecard reflected a clinical performance, an unexpected picture then appeared Hardik Pandya scalped the last wicket to bowl out Pakistan for 114. As the Indian contingent gathered to celebrate their entry into the next round, the cameras caught Hardik looking visibly miffed. Instead of a standard high-five, it was seen as a reprimand from the spinner Kuldeep Yadav. The intensity didn’t stop there; captain Suryakumar Yadav also approached Kuldeep, apparently expressing his displeasure in a stern manner.

The friction reportedly stemmed from an error in the 18th over. Shaheen Afridi had launched a short delivery from Hardik towards the long border. Kuldeep, standing right on the edge, looked to be under the ball but the catch rumbled through his fingers and over the ropes for a six.

The leadership group’s frustration highlights the high standards set for this World Cup campaign. Even if Rinku Singh stepped in to play the peacemaker and Tilak Varma When watched with concern, the message was clear: in a tournament of this magnitude, even an innocent missed catch can be the difference between a trophy and heartbreak.

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India’s dominant win against Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup

Despite the post-match drama, India’s performance was nothing short of a masterclass. After being put in to bat on a slow track in Colombo, India lost Abhishek Sharma asked for a duck. However, Ishan Kishan turned the tide with a blistering 77 off just 40 balls, dismantling Pakistan’s pace attack and laying the foundation for a total of 175/7. Contributions by Suryakumar (32) and Shivam Dubey (27) kept India well above par score.

The Pakistani chase never found its rhythm. Pandya set the tone by taking and removing a wicket in his very first over Sahibzada Farhan. The Indian bowling unit functioned like a well-oiled machine. Pakistan were eventually bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, marking India’s 8th win in 9 T20 World Cup meetings against their neighbours. With three wins in three matches, India moves to the top of Group A, while Pakistan now face a must-win scenario Namibia to keep their tournament hopes alive.

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