IND vs PAK: Abhishek fails and Ishan Kishan creates havoc on the Premadasa ground! Hit a half century

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 16, 2026

IND vs PAK, Ishan Kishan Half Century : The T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan will be played on Sunday at R. Colombo. It is being played at Premadasa Stadium. India got a big shock in the first over. Opener Abhishek Sharma was dismissed without a single run. He was dismissed by captain Salman Ali Agha. In the Powerplay, India scored 52 runs for the loss of one wicket. Ishan Kishan and Tilak Verma are at the crease. Both of them are doing great.

Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant half-century in the match against Pakistan. Batting aggressively, Ishan hit seven fours and two sixes in just 27 balls to complete his half-century. Kishan has scored 55 runs while Tilak Verma is scoring 10 runs. Abhishek Sharma has been dismissed for the second consecutive World Cup match. He did not play in the previous match. The team that wins today’s match will get the Super 8 ticket.

Half-Century in no time!
Ishan Kishan brings up his 5⃣0⃣ off just 27 balls!
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As the atmosphere has been for the past few days, after the Indian team has done a great job in the 8 overs, Ishan Kishan has put pressure on the Pakistan bowlers. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first. Captain Salman Ali Agha said that Pakistan did not make any changes in the playing eleven, while the Indian team made two changes. Abhishek Sharma replaces Sanju Samson, while Kuldeep Yadav replaces Arshdeep. Abhishek missed the previous match against Namibia due to a stomach infection.

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The Indian team under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav defeated the USA by 29 runs in the first match and started the tournament victoriously. Salman Ali Agha-led Pakistan defeated Netherlands by three wickets in a tight match. In the second match, India defeated Namibia by 93 runs. Pakistan beat USA by 32 runs in the second match.