India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Suryakumar Yadav and team extend World Cup Dominance to 8-1

The fierce rivalry turned into a one-sided masterclass as India hammered Pakistan by 61 runs at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, 2026. With this massive victory, India has officially qualified for the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

After being put in to bat on a tricky, slow surface, India posted a formidable 175/7. In response, the Pakistan batting lineup crumbled under the pressure of the Indian pace attack and spin squeeze, eventually getting bundled out for just 114.

India Extends Winning Run Against Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup Events

India has once again proven why they are the big gun in World Cup encounters. With today's win, India now leads Pakistan 8-1 in T20 World Cup history. This is the highest number of wins any team has against a single opponent in the history of the tournament.

Most Wins by a Team against a Single Opponent in T20 World Cup

According to the latest tournament statistics, India now sits at the top of the "Elite List" for most wins against a single team-

8 - India vs Pakistan
6 - Australia vs Bangladesh
6 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh
6 - Sri Lanka vs West Indies
6 - West Indies vs England

This win further solidifies India's reputation as the most dominant force in world cricket. Remarking on their incredible consistency, India has now won 26 out of their last 27 matches in ICC events, with the only loss in that period coming in the final of the ICC Men's World Cup 2023 against Australia.