COLOMBO: Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a grudge Group A match of the Twenty20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament on Sunday.
Ishan Kishan's breakneck 77 powered India to 175-7 at the R Premadasa Stadium where Pakistan's spin-heavy attack managed to apply the brakes to an extent after the opener's exit.
The tournament co-hosts returned to bundle out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs to register their third win in a row.
The match went ahead after Pakistan earlier reversed their decision to boycott the game in solidarity with Bangladesh, who refused to tour India over safety concerns and were replaced by Scotland.
Salman and his India counterpart Suryakumar Yadav did not shake hands at the toss, though.
