India (T20) vs Pakistan — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
T 20 World Cup 2026 • India (T20) won the match by 358 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of T 20 World Cup 2026, India (T20) took on Pakistan on Mar 1, 2026, 07:29 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: India (T20) won the match by 358 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 404 runs and 17 wickets fall between India (T20) (381/7 in 20.0 overs) and Pakistan (23/10 in 4.2 overs).
2. India (T20) Innings Breakdown (381/7)
Batting in the first innings, India (T20) finished on 381/7 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 19.05 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, India (T20) accumulated 103 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Abhishek Sharma spearheaded the batting effort with 141 runs off 38 balls (including 6 fours and 18 sixes at a strike rate of 371.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Hardik Pandya , who contributed 123 runs off 34 deliveries, while Tilak Verma added 63 (22b). With the ball in the first innings, Ashraf led the bowling figures with 2/27 in 2.0 overs (economy 13.50), assisted by Harris Rauf (2/46 in 3.0 overs).
3. Pakistan Chase & Second Innings Summary (23/10)
Pursuing a target of 382 runs for victory, Pakistan recorded 23/10 in 4.2 overs at a scoring rate of 5.31 runs per over. Salman Aga anchored the chase for Pakistan with 12 runs from 3 balls (0 fours, 2 sixes, strike rate 400.0), alongside Rizwan who chipped in with 6 off 2 balls. Defending the total, Jaspreet Bumrah delivered a key spell of 4/7 across 1.2 overs at an economy rate of 5.25, while Arshdeep Singh finished with 3/4 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma (India (T20)), who combined for 143 runs off 40 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 10 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Hardik Pandya making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Hardik Pandya (India (T20)) topped the match rankings with 265.0 total points, followed closely by Abhishek Sharma (195.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Hardik Pandya .