India set a target of 176 runs for Pakistan in the #ICCMensT20WorldCup2026 match at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, Sri Lanka

In a high-octane India vs Pakistan clash, Pakistan have been set a target of 176 after India finished their first innings at 175/7 in 20 overs, riding on a mix of explosive strokeplay and late cameos. The star of the show was Ishan Kishan, who lit up the contest with a blazing 77 off 40 balls, anchoring India through the middle overs before being bowled by Saim Ayub.

India’s innings began shakily with an early jolt as star opener Abhishek Sharma fell for a duck, giving Pakistan early momentum. But Kishan’s counterattack flipped the script, mixing fearless lofted hits with clever placement to keep the scoreboard ticking.

The finishing surge came from Shivam Dube, whose brisk 27 in the death overs steadied the innings, before Rinku Singh delivered a late burst with 11 off just four balls, pushing India to a competitive total. Ayub was Pakistan’s standout bowler, returning 3/25 in four overs, including two wickets in consecutive deliveries that briefly stalled India’s charge.
With 176 to win, all eyes now shift to Pakistan’s batting lineup in what promises to be another gripping chapter of this storied rivalry.