Mumbai: Team India continued its dominance over arch-rivals Pakistan with a resounding 61-run victory in the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in Colombo on Sunday, sealing qualification for the Super Eight stage in emphatic fashion.
The win sparked jubilant celebrations on social media, led by former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan, who shared a viral video of himself dancing to the song ‘Afghan Jalebi’. Captioning the clip “Kaisa raha Sunday?”, Pathan’s playful post was widely seen as a cheeky dig at Pakistan and drew massive engagement from fans. He later added, “Padosiyo… Sunday kaisa raha?” in another post on X.
Bollywood celebrities also joined in congratulating the team. Ajay Devgn praised the players’ performance, calling it a “cakewalk,” while Arjun Rampal hailed the side’s entry into the Super Eight stage. Anil Kapoor expressed pride in the national team, lauding their dominant display.
India’s win against Pakistan
India posted a competitive 175 for 7 in their 20 overs, powered by a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan, who smashed 77 off just 40 balls.
In reply, Pakistan’s chase faltered early as the Indian bowlers applied relentless pressure. The visitors were bowled out for 114 in 18 overs, with only Usman Khan’s 44 providing brief resistance. Hardik Pandya struck crucial blows in the middle overs, while Jasprit Bumrah once again delivered a match-winning spell with the ball. The victory extended India’s T20 World Cup head-to-head record against Pakistan to an imposing 8–1.
