A loud LBW appeal from Varun Chakaravarthy against Abrar Ahmed. Up goes the finger. Abrar takes a review. Pitching outside off. Impact in line. Wickets hitting. Abrar falls for a duck.

WICKET! Varun Chakaravarthy to Faheem Ashraf. Ashraf pulls this, mistimes it. Rinku Singh takes a superb catch. Second catch for Rinku in ths match. India inch closer.

IND vs PAK Live Score T20 World Cup: Tilak Varma into the attack and he strikes straightaway on the first ball to dismiss Shadad Khan. Pakistan batters keep repeating the same mistakes; they have now become a laughing stock here with the way they have batted in this chase. PAK 88/7 in 13.3 overs

IND vs PAK Live Score T20 World Cup: Mohammad Nawaz throws his wicket away as Kuldeep Yadav opens his account in this World Cup. A fine catch from Shivam Dube. It was a loose delivery, but Nawaz fails to time it well enough and gets caught near the rope. PAK 78/6 in 11.4 overs.

Axar Patel gets his man and Usman Khan has been dismissed on 44 runs off 34 balls. He was looking good and that should be the final nail in Pakistan's coffin. They are 73/5 in the 11th over.

Varun Chakaravarthy to Shadab Khan. Shadab plays this towards point. He takes one, second and runs for third one too. Good running between the wickets by Usman and Shadab.

India has set a target of 176 runs for Pakistan in their 2026 T20 World Cup group-stage clash. Opting to bowl first, Pakistan’s decision initially seemed to backfire as Ishan Kishan unleashed a blistering 77 off 40 balls, propelling India to a position of strength early on.With the pitch showing significant turn, Pakistan now faces a challenging chase to secure a crucial win in cricket’s most storied rivalry.

In a dramatic finish, India lost two wickets off the final two balls of their innings, setting Pakistan a target of 176 in their Group A clash in Colombo. Saim Ayub starred for Pakistan, taking three crucial wickets, including Tilak Varma (25) and Hardik Pandya (0) on consecutive deliveries, stopping India’s momentum built by Ishan Kishan’s explosive 77 off 40 balls. Captain Suryakumar Yadav contributed a steady 32, while Usman Tariq finished with a solitary wicket.

Shaheen Shah Afridi strikes late, sending Axar Patel back to the pavilion for a first-ball duck, effectively bringing India’s innings to a close. Saim Ayub takes a brilliant, low-flying catch to complete the dismissal. Afridi’s over proves expensive yet lethal, conceding 16 runs while picking up 2 crucial wickets.

Final Score: India 175/7 in 20 overs vs Pakistan

WICKET! India lose Shivam Dube for 27 runs. A huge mix up between Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube. Dube is well short of the crease. He is not happy at all.

Shivam Dube comes down the track and meets Usman Tariq full on, sending the ball racing over the infield past mid-on for a boundary. A beautifully timed shot from the left-hander, showing intent and confidence. India continues to recover well after losing quick wickets in the middle overs. Dube’s aggression at this stage is crucial to keep the scoreboard ticking.

In a powerful response to Pakistan’s spin attack, Shivam Dube smashes Abrar Ahmed over deep mid-wicket for a massive 88-meter six! India desperately needed some boundaries at this stage, and Dube delivers in style. His fearless hitting brings momentum back to the Indian innings. This over produces 14 runs, giving India the much-needed boost as the innings enters its final phase.

Earlier in the innings, Suryakumar Yadav played a smart sweep off Usman Tariq towards deep square leg. The ball stayed in the air for a while before landing safely in a gap between fielders, allowing Yadav to take a single. A disciplined over from Tariq, conceding only 4 runs, shows Pakistan’s intent to maintain control and build pressure through precise bowling and strategic variations.

In a tight over, Usman Tariq bowls to Suryakumar Yadav, who sweeps the ball toward deep square leg. The ball hangs in the air, drifting into a “no man’s land” where neither fielder could make a clean stop. Surya smartly takes a single, keeping the scoreboard moving. India manages 4 runs off Tariq’s over, a tidy effort from the bowler to slightly slow the Indian momentum.

Saim Ayub has been exceptional with the ball today. According to stats, only Adil Rashid’s performance against the West Indies at Wankhede Stadium surpasses the level of spin turn achieved by Ayub in this innings. A staggering 54.5% of his deliveries today have turned more than 4.5 degrees, making him the spinner with the highest turning deliveries in a single innings of this T20 World Cup. His guile and control are keeping India under pressure at a crucial stage.

India finally gets a boundary through Shivam Dube, who smashes Mohammad Nawaz towards deep mid-wicket. The ball races to the fence, giving India a much-needed 4 runs. This over from Nawaz ends with 9 runs conceded, slightly easing the pressure after Pakistan’s tight bowling earlier. India’s score moves to 136/4 in 16 overs, and Dube’s calculated aggression helps keep the innings ticking.

Earlier in the over, Pakistan’s Saim Ayub made a loud caught-behind appeal against Shivam Dube. The on-field umpire ruled NOT OUT, and Pakistan decided to use the review. UltraEdge showed no evidence of contact between bat and ball, so Dube survives yet again. Ayub, on a remarkable spell, was briefly on the verge of a hat-trick, but Dube’s composure keeps India’s innings alive. This moment demonstrates the tight and tense contest between India’s batters and Pakistan’s bowlers.

Pakistan strikes a huge blow! Saim Ayub removes Hardik Pandya for a first-ball duck, sending shockwaves through the stadium. Pandya attempted an aggressive shot off the spinner immediately, a tactic he often uses to seize momentum. Ayub, however, cleverly deceived him with a disguised carrom ball. The ball flew high, but Babar Azam took the catch comfortably, giving Pakistan a crucial breakthrough. Pandya trudges back, disappointed.

Another big wicket for Pakistan! Tilak Varma falls for 25 off 24 balls. Saim Ayub gets the LBW decision, and Tilak consults with Suryakumar Yadav before walking back. India’s score moves to 126/3 in 14.2 overs. This wicket comes at a critical juncture, slowing India’s momentum after a steady start.

During the drinks break, the match is finely poised. India reached 73/1 after the Powerplay, but Pakistan has done well to stem the flow. Bowlers have executed tight lines and lengths, restricting the freedom of Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma.

The Indian batters, however, have responded intelligently, focusing on strike rotation and singles rather than forcing risky shots. This measured approach ensures the scoreboard keeps ticking while setting the stage for a possible late-innings acceleration.

A loud LBW appeal from Pakistan’s Mohammad Nawaz against Tilak Varma ended in disappointment for the bowlers. Umpire N.D. Dharamsena took a moment to review the decision and ruled it NOT OUT. Pakistan opted for a review, but with no bat involved, impact in line, and ball hitting stumps, it went to umpire’s call. The decision stays: NOT OUT.

India reaches the three-figure mark under pressure. Tilak Varma launches Nawaz for a massive six on the first ball of the over, pushing India past 100. It’s a crucial milestone as India tries to maintain momentum in a tightly contested middle phase of the innings.

Pakistan’s Usman Tariq delivers a disciplined first over, conceding only 6 runs. He mixes up his pace and variations expertly, keeping the Indian batters on their toes. India managed only 9 runs in the last two overs combined, which has slightly checked their scoring rate and applied pressure.

Mohammad Nawaz continues his tight spell, giving away just 3 runs in his over. After 10 overs, India sits at 92/2. With Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma at the crease, India has the firepower to accelerate, but Pakistan’s disciplined bowling is making every run hard-earned. The next 10 overs are set to be decisive in this high-stakes clash.

India is in a strong position with two explosive batters at the crease. Pakistan’s bowlers are executing variations well, making this middle overs phase critical. Every boundary and dot ball could shape the momentum of this epic India-Pakistan encounter.

Highest individual scores in Ind-Pak T20Is

82* Virat Kohli Melbourne 2022
79* Mohd Rizwan Dubai 2021
78* Virat Kohli Colombo RPS 2012
77 Ishan Kishan Colombo RPS 2026
75 Gautam Gambhir Joburg 2007