India Thrashes Pakistan in T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma and Fans Jubilant

Former India captain Rohit Sharma, serving as ICC ambassador, watched India's 61-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup 2026 from the stands. Ishan Kishan's 77 helped set a challenging 176-run target. India leads Group A with three wins, further solidifying their top position.

In a thrilling encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Sri Lanka, India's former captain Rohit Sharma, now an ICC ambassador, cheered from the stands as the Men in Blue soundly defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup clash. Cricket enthusiasts across India celebrated the emphatic win.

Ishan Kishan's exceptional innings of 77 runs set the tone for India's imposing target of 176 runs in the Group A match. Suryakumar Yadav led the Indian team, which restricted Pakistan to a mere 114 in 18 overs, marking their dominance with a scoreline of 8-1 against their arch-rivals.

Kishan, named 'Player of the Match', acknowledged challenges posed by the pitch, emphasizing the importance of leveraging his strengths and improved offside game. India's unblemished record in Group A positions them atop the standings, while Pakistan trails in third, and the USA is second with two wins.

(With inputs from agencies.)