‘Our hopes break’: Pakistani cricket fans disappointed after India thumping at World Cup

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.

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