KARACHI: Pakistan cricket fans were left disappointed after India thumped their arch-rivals by 61 runs in their Group A fixture of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 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 heartbeat of our fans has gone up, not down,” Iqra Awan said. “As always, Pakistan is losing the match again today.

As the match approaches, Pakistani fans hope and pray for their team's unlikely win.

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…