February 15, 2026
In the 2026 T20 World Cup most awaited India vs Pakistan clash, India posted 52/1 during the powerplay after being invited to bat first. Despite losing Abhishek Sharma for a duck in the opening over, Ishan Kishan led the recovery with a blistering 42 off 25 balls.
This follows a trend of aggressive starts between the rivals; in their September 2025 meeting, India recorded a record 69/0 in the first six overs.
Conversely, Pakistan’s strongest recent powerplay against India was 55/1. Today’s steady start by India reflects a calculated approach against Pakistan’s disciplined new-ball attack.