New Delhi, February 17 – Team India has made a strong statement in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, maintaining an unbeaten run in the group stage and securing their place in the Super 8 stage with one Group A game remaining, and BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia believes that the "Men in Blue" are on the "right track".
Having remained unbeaten so far, India will play the Netherlands at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday and hope to achieve a fourth win in four games to enter the Super 8s with momentum.
"Team India is moving in the right direction so far in the tournament... I wish the momentum continues until the end," Saikia told IANS.
The defending champions began their campaign with a close victory over the United States of America at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Despite being reduced to 77/6 early on, India relied on captain Suryakumar Yadav for inspiration. His gritty 84 not out under pressure guided India to a competitive total, and the bowlers backed it up by effectively restricting the USA to secure a 29-run victory.
In their second outing against Namibia, India produced one of their most comprehensive performances of the tournament. A total of 209/9 was built on dynamic contributions from the top and middle order, including a rapid 61 by Ishan Kishan and a quickfire 52 by Hardik Pandya. The bowlers then bowled through Namibia's batting lineup with controlled aggression to secure a 93-run triumph.
India's most eye-catching performance came in their headline clash against long-time rivals Pakistan in Colombo. After being put to bat, India posted a strong 175/7, powered by a blistering 77 off 40 balls from Kishan, whose explosive innings set the tone.
A disciplined bowling effort then saw Pakistan bowled out for 114, handing India a commanding 61-run victory, their largest winning margin by runs over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup history, and a result that effectively sealed their Super 8 qualification.
With three wins from three matches and a healthy net run rate, India have not only advanced to the next round but have done so with authority.
