News Photos Sports

India's dominance over Pakistan continues in World Cup

  • Virat Kohli's unbeaten 55 off 37 balls powered India to a six-wicket win over Pakistan on Saturday, keeping alive their chances of making it to the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup. India continued its winning streak against Pakistan in World Cup as they clinched a six-wicket victory over the neighbouring country in their second league match of World T20 2016 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. As the celebrations kicked off on the streets across the country, praise flew in quickly from Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PM Modi congratulated the Indian cricket team on its "amazing" victory over Pakistan.

  • India's Mahendra Dhoni, makes the toss as Pakistan's Shahid Afridi watches during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match between India and Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, India.

  • Ahmed Shehzad bats during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match against India at Eden Gardens.

  • Pakistan's Ahmed Shehzad bats as India's Mahendra Dhoni watches the ball during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match.

  • India's Hardik Pandya takes a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Sharjeel Khan.

  • India's Suresh Raina, appeals during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match against Pakistan.

  • Pakistan's Ahmed Shehzad walks after losing his wicket against India.

  • India's Virat Kohli, fields a shot from Pakistan's Shahid Afridi during the ICC World Twenty20 2016.

  • India's Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli, celebrate a Pakistani wicket.

  • Indians celebrate the dismissal of Pakistan's Shahid Afridi during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

  • Pakistan's Shoaib Malik gestures as he walks after losing his wicket against India during the ICC World Twenty20 2016.

  • Indian cricket fans cheer during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match between India and Pakistan at Eden Gardens.

  • India's Virat Kohli, bats during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match against Pakistan.

  • Pakistan players celebrate an Indian wicket during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match.

  • India's Yuvraj Singh bats during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match against Pakistan.

  • India's MS Dhoni, right and Virat Kohli share a batting partnership during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match against Pakistan at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

  • India's Virat Kohli celebrates his team victory during the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match against Pakistan.

  • Pakistan's Umar Akmal congratulates India's Virat Kohli, left after India won the ICC World Twenty20 2016 cricket match.

Advertisement