T20 World Cup, IND vs PAK: Suryakumar dedicates win to India, Salman Agha looks at 'big picture' after loss
The Hindu
Suryakumar Yadav dedicates India's T20 World Cup win over Pakistan to fans, while Salman Agha seeks perspective post-defeat.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's (February 16, 2026) Twenty20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country, while his opposite number Salman Agha urged perspective after a chastening defeat in a contest that never matched its blockbuster billing.
The much-hyped showdown between the South Asian neighbours, who engaged in a military conflict that nearly snowballed into a fully-fledged war last year, failed to ignite as India racked up 175-7 and then returned to bundle out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs.
The match itself passed without flashpoints despite the tensions, but there was no shaking of hands between the rival captains at the toss. Both Suryakumar and Salman looked grim when the coin was flipped and averted eye contact.
The mood was completely different when the India captain spoke after the match at the R. Premadasa Stadium.
"This is for India. We played the same brand of cricket that we wanted to play," the batter said, sporting a wide grin.
Suryakumar heaped praise on opener Ishan Kishan whose rapid 77 fashioned their victory.
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