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Team India destroyed Australia’s world record

By Samira Vishwas

Colombo, 16 February 2026: In the T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team has not only defeated Pakistan, but has also killed two birds with one stone. India strengthened its hold in the tournament by defeating Pakistan by 61 runs in a high-voltage match played at the Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. With this victory, Team India has also broken Australia’s 19-year-old unbroken world record. Meanwhile, dignitaries including Union Home Minister Amit Shah had congratulated the Indian cricket team for its grand victory against Pakistan.

In this match played on 15 February, India gave a crushing defeat to Pakistan in terms of runs. This victory of 61 runs has proved to be India’s biggest victory against Pakistan in the history of T20 World Cup. On the other hand, this is Pakistan’s second biggest defeat in the T20 World Cup in terms of runs. The first and immediate benefit of this big win is that India has now officially reached the Super-8. After West Indies, India has become the second team to qualify for Super-8 in this tournament. The victory against Pakistan has made India’s path easier.

Team India has created a big history in the cricket world by winning this match. India has now broken Australia’s record of winning most consecutive matches in ICC tournaments. India has achieved 16 consecutive wins in ICC tournaments from 2024 to 2026. When Australia created a record by winning 15 consecutive matches during the year 2006 to 2007. Which the Indian team has broken by defeating Pakistan in yesterday’s match.

It is noteworthy that Australia also tried to break this record in the year 2023-24, but they could win only 14 consecutive matches. Now India has made this world record in its name with its 16th victory.

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