Final result
India Cricket won by 61 runs
Player of the match: Ishan Kishan
Result · T20 Internationals
India Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
Result · T20 Internationals
Venue par · 189Chase success · 48%POTM · Ishan Kishan
Match preview & overview
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo T20I
India Cricket beat Pakistan Cricket by 61 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on 15 February 2026. India posted 175/7 from their 20 overs after Pakistan chose to field. Pakistan's chase was effectively over inside the first six overs: they lost 4 wickets for 38 runs in the powerplay and never threatened the target. They were bowled out for 114. Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match. The result extended India's T20I head-to-head advantage over Pakistan to 42 wins from 69 meetings.
India's innings was built steadily. They reached 52/1 in the powerplay, added 75 more runs in the middle overs for 3 wickets, then cleared 48 in the death phase despite losing another 3 wickets. The total of 175 fell below the venue's average first-innings score of 189, but the pitch had enough in it for India's bowlers to do the rest.
Pakistan needed a substantial opening stand just to make the chase competitive. Instead, 4 wickets fell inside the powerplay. The remaining batters added 56 runs in the middle overs and just 20 in the death overs. Being bowled out for 114 in a T20I chase of 176 left India as convincing winners.
Pitch report & venue insights
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo — 176-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2005–2025. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
176
T20 matches hosted
189
Avg 1st-innings score
161
Avg 2nd-innings score
48%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
34%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Pakistan's powerplay collapse killed the chase
Pakistan lost 4 wickets for just 38 runs in the powerplay of their chase, leaving them at 38/4 after six overs. At a venue where the average powerplay score is 46 runs, the early wickets made recovery essentially impossible. The remaining 10 overs yielded only 76 more runs.
Angle 02
India's middle overs built the platform
Angle 03
Ishan Kishan named Player of the Match
Angle 04
India's head-to-head record keeps growing
Angle 05
India's total fell below Premadasa's average
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Pakistan's powerplay batting fragility is a factor worth considering in top-order dismissal markets in future fixtures.
- At a venue where the chase success rate is 48 per cent across 176 matches, toss decisions and first-innings targets may be more meaningful than the outright result line alone.
- Player-of-the-match markets at Premadasa have historically leaned towards batters who score heavily in the first innings, given how often second-innings teams struggle to chase.
- India's consistent win rate against Pakistan across 42 of 69 T20I meetings means outright result lines for this fixture tend to be priced tightly, potentially making phase or player-specific markets more editorially interesting.
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Frequently asked
Questions about India Cricket vs Pakistan Cricket
What was the result of India vs Pakistan T20I on 15 February 2026?
India Cricket beat Pakistan Cricket by 61 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India posted 175/7 and Pakistan were bowled out for 114. Ishan Kishan was named Player of the Match.
Who won the toss in the India vs Pakistan T20I in Colombo 2026?
Pakistan won the toss and elected to field first. India batted and scored 175/7, which proved more than enough as Pakistan lost 4 wickets inside the powerplay of their chase.
What is India's head-to-head record against Pakistan in T20Is?
India lead the head-to-head 42 wins to 22, from 69 matches, with 4 no-results. India have won six consecutive T20I meetings with Pakistan, including four in 2025 and this match in February 2026.
Where to watch India vs Pakistan T20I cricket in the UK?
Matches in ICC T20 tournaments and bilateral T20I series involving India and Pakistan are typically shown on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK. Streaming is available via Sky Go and NOW TV. Check your broadcaster's listings for start times and coverage details.
What is the average first-innings score at R. Premadasa Stadium?
Across 176 T20 matches at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, the average first-innings score is 189 runs. The average second-innings score is 161, and teams batting second win approximately 48 per cent of the time.
Who was Player of the Match in India vs Pakistan T20I Colombo 2026?
Ishan Kishan won the Player of the Match award for his contribution to India's victory. India won the match by 61 runs, bowling Pakistan out for 114 in reply to their total of 175/7.
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Photo credits (5)
- Ishan Kishan — photo by Tata Ipl 2022, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Mohammed Siraj — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Wanindu Hasaranga — photo by 04 ATM 04, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
- Kumar Sangakkara — photo by Sangakkara.jpg: TonyPatterson derivative work: Chamal N (talk), CC BY 2.0 · source
- Angelo Mathews — photo by paddynapper, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source