Pakistani Fans Sing Jana Gana Mana Before IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Match

February 16. 2026: India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup 2026. While the players were fighting hard on the field, some fans in the stands shared a message of humanity. A video going viral on social media shows that when the Indian national anthem was played before the match, not only Indian fans but also some Pakistani fans stood up and sang it as a sign of respect.

In the video, the national anthems of both countries are played before the India-Pakistan match. When the Indian national anthem begins, Indian fans stand in respect. Along with them, some Pakistani fans are also seen standing and singing.

In the match, India batted first and scored 175 runs. Pakistan, in reply, were bowled out for 114 runs. India won the match by 61 runs and qualified for the Super 8 stage.

The video was shared by an Instagram account named arshadmuhammadhanif. It has been viewed by millions of people and received many likes. Social media users shared different reactions. One user wrote, “Borders are different, but we are all one.” Another wrote, “Lots of love to these people.” A third user said, “Thank you for this love and respect.”

How Can Pakistan Qualify for the Super 8s?

Namibia have not won any match in the tournament. But they will try to finish on a high with a win against Pakistan.

The situation for Pakistan is simple. They must win against Namibia to qualify for the Super 8 stage.

If the match is washed out, Pakistan will qualify based on points. But if they lose to Namibia, they will be knocked out of the tournament. It will be the second straight T20 World Cup where they fail to move past the group stage.

Pakistan had started well by winning their first two matches against the Netherlands and the USA. But after losing to India, they are now under pressure. India now lead Pakistan 8-1 in their nine T20 World Cup meetings.

How many Indians can do this? #INDvsPAK pic.twitter.com/mdSLqRPH72

— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) February 16, 2026

Which Group Will Pakistan Join If They Qualify?

If Pakistan qualify, they are already placed in Group 2 of the Super 8s. They will play against England, New Zealand, and co-hosts Sri Lanka.

They still have a chance to reach the semi-finals and even the final. But first, they must win their last group match against Namibia. The team will be under heavy pressure in this important game.

After this win, India continues their strong run in ICC tournaments. In the last four major events, India have lost only one out of 27 matches.