Pakistan’s crushing 61-run defeat to India in Colombo on Sunday has sparked fierce criticism back home, with former spinner launching a pointed attack following yet another one-sided chapter in the historic rivalry. The loss not only dented Pakistan’s T20 World Cup 2026 campaign but also reignited debates over the team’s repeated failures against their arch-rivals on the global stage.
The contest at the R Premadasa Stadium saw India dominate comprehensively, leaving Pakistan’s Super 8 hopes hanging by a thread. As frustration grew among supporters, the ex-Pakistan star took to social media with cutting remarks that quickly gained traction.
Ex-spinner mocks Pakistan after India crush Men in Green at T20 World Cup 2026
Just minutes before the high-voltage clash began, a Pakistani social media account announced that the match would be screened publicly across all tehsils of Dera Ghazi Khan in southwestern Punjab. The post was intended to reflect the nationwide excitement surrounding the marquee encounter.
Kaneria, however, responded with biting sarcasm. He suggested that the public screenings merely ensured fans could witness the reality in high definition, a remark widely interpreted as a dig at Pakistan’s underwhelming performance.
It really helped everyone witness the reality in high definition. https://t.co/N0mzBkpAvE
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) February 15, 2026
The former leg-spinner went a step further, claiming that Pakistan’s earlier rhetoric about boycotting the India fixture might have been less humiliating than the manner in which the game unfolded. His comments underscored the embarrassment many felt after the heavy defeat.
“Honestly, a boycott might have been less embarrassing. #INDvsPAK,” Kaneria wrote on X.
Honestly, a boycott might have been less embarrassing. #INDvsPAK
— Danish Kaneria (@DanishKaneria61) February 15, 2026
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Ishan Kishan powers India to massive total before bowlers thrash Pakistan
On the field, India seized control early, thanks to a blistering knock from Ishan Kishan. The left-handed opener hammered 77 off just 40 balls, attacking Pakistan’s bowling with confidence and precision. His explosive innings laid the foundation for India’s strong total of 175. Pakistan’s bowlers struggled to find consistency, conceding crucial boundaries at key moments. Despite brief attempts to pull things back, they failed to halt India’s momentum as partnerships flourished.
Chasing 176, Pakistan never looked settled. The Indian bowling unit applied relentless pressure, tightening the screws with disciplined lines and clever variations. Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Varun Chakravarthy and Axar Patel claimed two wickets each, dismantling Pakistan’s batting line-up. Eventually, Pakistan were bundled out for just 114, handing India a comprehensive 61-run victory.
The result further extended India’s dominance in T20 World Cup encounters between the two sides, with the head-to-head record now standing at an emphatic 8-1.
