India’s campaign in the T20 World Cup 2026 reached a new high in Colombo as they dismantled Pakistan by 61 runs, further extending their unbeaten streak against the Men in Green. This win marked India’s eighth win in nine T20 World Cup encounters against their neighbours. Beyond the bragging rights, the clinical performance officially secured India’s qualification for the Super Eight stage with games still in hand.
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However, despite the commanding win over Salman Ali Agha-led side, the post-match conversation shifted away from the scoreboard and toward a sudden flash of internal tension. As the final wicket fell at the R. Premadasa Stadium, broadcast cameras caught an animated and seemingly heated exchange between Hardik Pandya, Kuldeep Yadav, and captain Suryakumar Yadav.
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While the teams prepared for the traditional post-match handshakes, Hardik was seen gesturing intensely toward the spinner, prompting a concerned look from Tilak Varma and an intervention from Rinku Singh, who appeared to be playing the role of peacemaker.
The footage ignited immediate speculation across social media, with fans and analysts questioning if friction was brewing within the Indian dressing room despite their unbeaten run. The optics of the confrontation suggested a tactical disagreement or a moment of on-field frustration that hadn't quite cooled off by the time the game ended.
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Talking about the match, India rode on Ishan Kishan's lightning 40-ball 77 to post a competitive total of 175/7. In reply, Pakistan were folded for mere 114 which put their Super Eight fate in jeopardy.