New Delhi/Colombo: In the high-voltage India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026 clash held on 15 February at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Indian opener Ishan Kishan delivered a breathtaking performance, dismantling Pakistan’s bowling attack and setting a new record in the process. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs, marking their eighth win over their arch-rivals in T20 World Cup history.
Kishan Breaks Gambhir’s Long-Standing Record
Opening the innings against Pakistan, Ishan Kishan scored a blistering 77 runs off just 40 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 192.50. His innings included 10 fours and 3 sixes, making it the highest-ever score by an Indian opener against Pakistan in T20 cricket.
The previous record was held by India’s current head coach Gautam Gambhir, who scored 75 runs against Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup final. By surpassing Gambhir’s 19-year-old record, Kishan cemented his place in India-Pakistan T20 history.
Match Highlights
Winning the toss, Pakistan captain Salman Ali Aga elected to bowl first. India posted a challenging total of 175/7 in their 20 overs, powered by Kishan’s explosive innings. Chasing 176, Pakistan faltered completely, getting all out for 114 in just 18 overs, as India’s bowlers delivered a clinical performance.
| Top Indian Opener Scores vs Pakistan (T20) | Runs | Tournament/Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 77 | T20 WC 2026 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 75 | T20 WC 2007 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 74 | Asia Cup 2025 |
| Shubman Gill | 47 | Asia Cup 2025 |
| Gautam Gambhir | 43 | Bilateral Series 2012 |
Kishan’s record-breaking knock not only ensured a historic victory but also demonstrated India’s continued dominance over Pakistan in T20 World Cup encounters.
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