Defending champions India delivered a commanding performance to defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in their crucial Group A encounter at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The victory not only reinforced India’s dominance in this fierce rivalry but also secured their qualification for the Super Eights stage of the tournament. Setting a competitive total of 175 for 7 in 20 overs, India ensured that Pakistan never truly threatened the target, eventually bundling them out for 114 in 18 overs. The foundation of India’s total was…