T20 World Cup: India thump Pakistan in grudge match to sail into Super Eight

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.

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