Cricket’s fiercest rivalry produced another high-stakes night in the global T20 tournament when India and Pakistan clashed in the group phase. Supporters of the two teams waited for several months, and finally there was a showdown at the historic Colombo.
This guide will bring you the full scorecard, tables, partnerships, fall of wickets, bowling impact, and matchup stats in a very simple way. It’s all written in very plain language so anyone can get it quickly.
If you missed the game, don’t fret—over the next few minutes, you will learn exactly how this contest moved from beginning to end.
Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | India vs Pakistan |
| Fixture | 27th Match, Group A |
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium |
| Toss | Pakistan won the toss and chose to bowl |
| India Score | 175/7 (20 overs) |
| Pakistan Score | 89/7 (14 overs, chase in progress at snapshot) |
| Situation | Pakistan needed 87 runs in 36 balls |
First Innings – India Batting
India came in to bat after losing the toss. The start was aggressive, the middle overs had small breaks, and the finish again had acceleration.
Batting Scorecard
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan (wk) | 77 | 40 | 10 | 3 | 192.50 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Tilak Varma | 25 | 24 | 2 | 1 | 104.17 |
| Suryakumar Yadav (c) | 32 | 29 | 3 | 0 | 110.34 |
| Hardik Pandya | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Shivam Dube | 27 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 158.82 |
| Rinku Singh | 11* | 4 | 1 | 1 | 275.00 |
| Axar Patel | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Extras: 3
Total: 175/7 in 20 overs
Run Rate: 8.75
Powerplay – India
| Overs | Runs |
|---|---|
| 0.1 – 6 | 52 |
A solid start. Early intent came mainly from the opener.
Fall of Wickets – India
| Score | Batter | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abhishek Sharma | 0.6 |
| 88 | Ishan Kishan | 8.4 |
| 126 | Tilak Varma | 14.2 |
| 126 | Hardik Pandya | 14.3 |
| 159 | Suryakumar Yadav | 18.5 |
| 175 | Shivam Dube | 19.5 |
| 175 | Axar Patel | 19.6 |
Key Partnerships—India
| Batters | Runs |
|---|---|
| Kishan – Tilak | 87 |
| SKY – Dube | 33 |
| Dube – Rinku | Late boost |
Pakistan Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salman Agha | 2 | 10 | 1 | 5.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2 | 31 | 1 | 15.50 |
| Saim Ayub | 4 | 25 | 3 | 6.20 |
| Abrar Ahmed | 3 | 38 | 0 | 12.70 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 28 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Usman Tariq | 4 | 24 | 1 | 6.00 |
The standout performer with the ball was Saim Ayub, who broke key moments in the middle.
First Innings Summary (Simple Words)
India’s total came because of three phases:
- Fast start
- Middle stability
- Late finishing hits
Without the opener’s attacking knock, the total might have stayed near 150.
Second Innings – Pakistan Batting Snapshot
At the time captured in the scorecard, the chase had become difficult.
Batting Table
| Sahibzada Farhan | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Saim Ayub | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 300.00 |
| Salman Agha | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Babar Azam | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 71.43 |
| Usman Khan | 44 | 34 | 6 | 1 | 129.41 |
| Shadab Khan | 14 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 93.33 |
| Mohammad Nawaz | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 80.00 |
| Faheem Ashraf | 7* | 10 | 1 | 0 | 70.00 |
| Shaheen Afridi | 2* | 3 | 0 | 0 | 66.67 |
Extras: 3
Total: 89/7 in 14 overs
Required: 87 from 36 balls
Fall of Wickets – Pakistan
| Score | Batter | Over |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Farhan | 0.4 |
| 6 | Ayub | 1.2 |
| 13 | Salman | 1.6 |
| 34 | Babar | 4.5 |
| 73 | Usman | 10.4 |
| 78 | Nawaz | 11.4 |
| 78 | Shadab | 12.1 |
Too many early losses created pressure.
India Bowling Impact
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya | 2 | 8 | 1 | 4.00 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 2 | 17 | 2 | 8.50 |
| Axar Patel | 4 | 29 | 2 | 7.20 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 2 | 14 | 0 | 7.00 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 3 | 14 | 1 | 4.70 |
| Tilak Varma | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 |
The bowlers kept taking wickets instead of only defending runs.
What Changed the Match?
Three things:
✔ Early breakthroughs
✔ No big partnership
✔ Required rate rising every over
Once the asking rate crossed 12+, the batting side had to attack every ball.
Turning Point Moment
When the main top-order batter got out before settling, pressure doubled instantly. After that, wickets kept falling at short intervals.
Tactical Notes
- India used spin smartly in middle overs.
- Field placements forced risky shots.
- Dot balls created panic.
Player Focus
Ishan Kishan
The opener’s fearless approach built the foundation.
Bumrah
Key wickets under pressure.
Usman Khan
Tried to fight but lacked support.
Crowd & Atmosphere
A packed stadium, loud chants, and electric energy. Every boundary and wicket changed the noise level.
Why Fans Love This Rivalry
Because every ball feels important. Even small moments look dramatic.
Quick Match Numbers
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Sixes (India) | 6 |
| Fifty | 1 |
| Ducks | 2 |
| Highest Partnership | 87 |
Simple Final Thoughts
The scoreboard shows a strong total and disciplined bowling effort. Chasing sides in big games need partnerships; without them, pressure wins.
Read More: India vs Namibia T20 World Cup Scorecard / 1983 World Cup Final Scorecard
FAQs
Q. Who scored the most runs?
A. Ishan Kishan with 77.
Q. Who took the most wickets?
A. Saim Ayub picked three.
Q. What was the powerplay score for India?
A. 52 runs.
Q. Why did Pakistan fall behind?
A. Regular wickets stopped momentum.
