Mohsin Naqvi fled the stadium like a thief after seeing the Pakistani team surrender

During the high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 encounter between India and Pakistan at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on February 15, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi was observed leaving the venue before the match concluded. The departure occurred as the Pakistani national team faced a significant batting collapse while chasing a target set by the Indian side. Naqvi had traveled to Colombo specifically to oversee the team's performance in this crucial fixture.

Match Overview and India's Batting Performance

After losing the toss and being put in to bat, the Indian team managed to post a competitive total of 176/7 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings was anchored by Ishan Kishan, who played a pivotal role with a knock of 77 runs. Despite efforts from the Pakistani bowling attack to restrict the scoring in the death overs, India's lower-middle order ensured a challenging target. The performance placed immediate pressure on the Pakistani lineup during the second innings.

The Departure of Mohsin Naqvi

The chase for 177 runs began poorly for Pakistan, as they lost three wickets within the first 2 overs of the powerplay. The situation worsened in the 12th over when spinner Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Mohammad Nawaz. According to reports and video footage released by news agencies, PCB Chief Mohsin Naqvi exited the stadium immediately following Nawaz's dismissal, while the footage shows Naqvi being escorted to his vehicle and leaving the premises while the match was still in progress.

Bowling Dominance and Pakistan's Collapse

Indian bowlers maintained a disciplined line and length from the outset, while the pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh dismantled the top order, while the spin department, led by Kuldeep Yadav, prevented any recovery in the middle overs. Pakistan eventually fell short of the target by 61 runs. This comprehensive victory allowed India to secure their progression to the Super-8 stage of the tournament with a perfect record in the group phase.

Group A Standings and Qualification Scenarios

The 61-run defeat has Importantly impacted Pakistan's Net Run Rate (NRR). In the Group A points table, India remains at the top, while Pakistan has dropped to the third position. The United States (USA) currently holds the second spot with four points and a superior NRR compared to Pakistan. The current standings place Pakistan in a precarious position regarding their advancement to the next round of the World Cup.

Upcoming Challenges for the Pakistan Team

Pakistan's future in the tournament now hinges on their upcoming match against Namibia. A loss in that fixture would result in an immediate exit from the group stage. Plus, their qualification is also dependent on the results of other matches involving the USA. The buildup to this match was marked by administrative tensions, including initial boycott threats from the PCB followed by ICC intervention, adding further significance to the outcome in Colombo.

VIDEO | ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026: PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi leaves R. Premadasa International Stadium. #INDvsPAK

(Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/n147TvrpG7) pic.twitter.com/QXbYcjFUCN

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