Colombo, February 15 India recorded a 61-run victory over Pakistan in the T20 World Cup here on Sunday, securing another dominant win over their arch-rivals in ICC events.
Ishan Kishan scored a brilliant 77 off 40 balls on a challenging surface, helping India reach 175/7.
This total proved more than enough for Pakistan, who were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs. Both Indian pacers and spinners took timely wickets to dismantle the opposition.
Jasprit Bumrah (2/17) and Axar Patel (2/19) were the stand-out bowlers for India.
Batting first, Kishan led India to victory despite the early dismissal of Abhishek Sharma in the first over bowled by Salman Ali Agha.
The other Indian batsmen struggled to find boundaries against the Pakistan spinners. Agha bowled with pace for only two overs in the innings.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 32 off 27 balls.
Off-spinner Saim Ayub was the pick of the Pakistan bowlers, taking three wickets for 25 runs in four overs.
Brief scores: India 175/7 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 77; Saim Ayub 3/25). Pakistan all out 114 in 18 overs (Usman Khan 44; Jasprit Bumrah 2/17, Axar Patel 2/19, Varun Chakaravarthy 2/17).
