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Updated: 15 Feb. 2026 21:24 IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka]February 15 (ANI): Pakistan’s 18 overs against India in Colombo entered the record books of T20 World Cup history after they bowled the most overs in the history of the tournament.
Pakistan, led by Salman Agha, bowled a remarkable 18 overs of spin against India in Colombo, matching the record for most overs of spin bowled in a T20 World Cup innings.
The only other instance of 18 overs in a T20 World Cup innings came when Pakistan used a similar tactic against Australia at the same venue during the 2012 tournament.
Other notable achievements in T20 World Cup history include Afghanistan’s 16 overs against England in Delhi in 2016 and against West Indies in Nagpur the same year. Pakistan also bowled 16 overs against the USA in 2026.
The 18-over spin effort against India also makes this match one of the most spin-dependent innings in all T20Is between full member teams.
Zimbabwe bowled 18 overs against the West Indies in Port of Spain in 2010, while Pakistan’s 18 overs against Australia in 2012 remains another outstanding achievement. New Zealand’s 17 overs against India in Lucknow in 2023 also tops the list.
Coming into the match, Pakistan won the toss and decided to field first. A masterclass knock from Ishan Kishan (77 off 40) and decisive knocks from captain Suryakumar Yadav (32 off 29 balls, with three fours) and Shivam Dube (27 off 17 balls, with three fours and a six) took India to a competitive total of 175/7 on a tough pitch.
Ayub (3/25 in four overs) was Pakistan’s best bowler, while Shaheen Shah Afridi (1/31 in two overs), Usman Tariq (1/24 in four overs) and Agha (1/10 in two overs) were also among the wickets. (ANI)