Ind vs Pak – Ishan Kishan’s Brilliant Knock Helps India Set 176-Run Target for Pakistan – Times Bull

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 15, 2026

Ind vs Pak: In their third match of the ICC T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team batted first and scored 175 runs. Now, the Pakistani team will have to set a target of 176 runs to win, which does not seem easy against the Indian bowling.

In this match being played in Colombo, Ishan Kishan batted brilliantly and took the Pakistani bowlers to task. He faced 40 balls and scored 77 runs. Ishan Kishan’s strike rate was 192.50. Abhishek Sharma once again disappointed all the fans. He returned to the pavilion without opening his account after playing four balls.

Tilak Verma briefly steadied the innings but failed to make a significant contribution. The Indian cricket team is focused on winning the match at all costs, as it remains unbeaten in the tournament so far.

Indian Cricket Team’s Batting

Pakistan won the toss and decided to bowl first at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Batting first, India scored 175 runs after 20 overs, setting a target of 176 runs for Pakistan. Ishan Kishan scored 77 runs, including 10 fours and 3 sixes.

He played a total of 40 balls for this. Abhishek Sharma, who was left out of the second match, was included in the playing eleven with high expectations and sent to open the innings, but he returned without scoring. He also failed to open his account in the first match of this tournament against the USA.