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India Beats Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Shoaib Akhtar Slams Mohsin Naqvi, Babar Azam: 'One Guy Who Doesn't know...

Former players and analysts call for change after Pakistan's batting collapse led to a 61-run loss against India, marking India's third consecutive group-stage win.

  • Yesterday, India national team secured a comprehensive victory at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, posting 175-7 with Ishan Kishan's 77 as Pakistan national team were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs.
  • Former PCB chairman Ramiz Raja criticised Pakistan batsmen's collapse and lack of growth against a familiar India bowling attack, while former England captain Michael Vaughan noted India's stronger mentality on big occasions.
  • Former players demanded accountability, with Mohammad Yousuf writing `Time’s up for Shaheen, Babar, and Shadab. Pakistan’s T20 squad needs new performers, not empty wins against weaker sides`.
  • Selection calls intensified as ex-Pakistan opener Ahmed Shehzad slammed team choices and urged Fakhar, Nafay, and Salman be included immediately while Pakistan supporters said `Fans deserve fight, not excuses`.
  • Technically, analysts noted the wicket was not a 180 pitch and Sohaib Maqsood said even 140 could have been tough to chase, while Angelo Mathews wrote `Colombo was lit tonight, but India were too good for Pakistan. A convincing win by them.
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After the match in Colombo, Haris, a fan of the Pakistan team, reacted sharply to the team's performance. He called it a one-sided match and compared Babar Azam to Virat Kohli, saying that if he is called the "King," he should perform like one.

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India Today broke the news in India on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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