Apart from no handshakes and Police UTern, the Indian victory against Pakistan was peaceful.

The Indian team achieved a massive 61-run victory over Pakistan in a Group 'A' match of the T20 World Cup tournament held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 15, 2026. With this, India's winning record against Pakistan in T20 World Cup history further expanded to 8-1. This match took place against a backdrop of intense political tension between the two countries.

The Pakistani government had previously threatened to boycott the tournament citing political issues, but later reversed that decision. This tense situation was also evident on the field, as there was no handshake between Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistani captain Salman Agha during the coin toss or after the match. The media has pointed out that this is an extension of the policy observed in recent bilateral matches between the two countries.

Following India's exceptional victory, massive celebrations and cheers erupted across India. People gathered in the streets, expressing their joy with firework displays, while various humorous posts were shared on social media. Even the official social media accounts of the Delhi Police joined in the celebrations, satirizing Pakistan's defeat as a "wrong U-turn." However, major news reports confirm that no acts of violence, clashes, stone-pelting, or other negative incidents were reported in India after this match.

This situation shows a clear difference when compared to the results of previous matches. Similar peaceful celebrations were reported when India won the T20 World Cup match in New York on June 9, 2024, where the performances of Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant were lauded. However, in 2021, when India was defeated by Pakistan, unfortunate incidents such as attacks on Kashmiri students and online abuse against Mohammed Shami were reported. Almost all current media reports are focusing on India's excellent sportsmanship, Pakistan's decline, and the political rivalry between the two countries, rather than post-match unrest.