India thrashed Pakistan in the latest face-off in Colombo, beating them by 61 runs. Here are six records that were broken during this marquee T20 World Cup tie.

6 Records Broken: How India’s 61-run win vs Pakistan rewrote T20 WC history

‘It’s like beating minnows,’ Axar Patel and Sanjay Manjrekar deliver a stinging verdict on the India-Pakistan rivalry after the 61-run Colombo win.

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WATCH: Rohit Sharma hugs Wasim Akram in Colombo, defying India’s ‘no handshake’ policy during the 2026 T20 World Cup clash. See the viral moment here!

WATCH | Rohit Sharma breaks 'no handshake’ trend, hugs Pakistan's Wasim Akram before IND-PAK tie

After weeks of geopolitical tension, boycott threats, and boardroom drama, the defining match of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is finally happening. Tonight at 7:00 PM IST, arch-rivals India and Pakistan face off at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.



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In sports, scarcity creates value. Due to ongoing geopolitical tensions, India and Pakistan rarely play against each other. They have not engaged in a bilateral cricket series since the 2012–2013 season. 

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The latest report suggests that Team India will maintain its stance of not honouring the compulsory handshake norm during and after the game with the Pakistani players at the T20 World Cup tie, with the two teams set for a marquee showdown.

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Sanjay Manjrekar slams Team India’s ‘no shaking hands’ policy against Pakistan, calling for sportsmanship. Is the rivalry taking a step too far?

‘Either play properly or…’ Manjrekar slams Team India’s ‘no shaking hands’ policy against Pakistan

WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav mimics Usman Tariq’s unique 'pause' action in the nets! See how India plans to tackle Pakistan’s mystery spinner in Colombo.

SKY mimics Usman Tariq’s ‘pause’ bowling action in nets! WATCH how India prepare for PAK’s mystery spinner

Will rain affect India vs Pakistan? Get the latest Colombo weather update for the T20 World Cup 2026 clash. See the rain forecast & match scenarios.

India vs Pakistan, Weather Update: Heavy clouds in Colombo; will we get a full game?

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PCB's Mohsin Naqvi bizarrely mentions PAK army chief Asim Munir in T20 World Cup speech

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ICC pressure, dialogues and fear: How Pakistan agreed to play India in Colombo on Feb 15

Is the India-Pakistan boycott ending? A new report reveals a surprise PCB-BCB proposal for a tri-series involving India to resolve the T20 World Cup standoff. With PM Shehbaz Sharif set to give the final verdict, discover why the Feb 15 blockbuster in Colombo is back on track. 

PCB’s latest demand to ICC: Tri-series proposal involving India, Pakistan and Bangladesh – Report

India and Pakistan haven't played any bilateral cricket since 2012, and only face off in ICC and ACC events, including the World Cups and Asia Cup.

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The Pakistani government earlier announced that its cricket team would not take the field against India on February 15 in Colombo. 

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The Virat Kohli-led India didn't get a start they had hoped for in the ongoing ICC Men's T20 World Cup as in their first match of the tournament's Super 12 stage, they suffered a heavy 10-wicket defeat against arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday (October 24).

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