India overpowered Pakistan by 61 runs in a high-stakes T20 World Cup clash on Sunday at R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, but the post-match celebrations were marked by a tense moment within the Indian camp.A video that quickly went viral on social media showed Hardik Pandya and captain Suryakumar Yadav animatedly confronting teammate Kuldeep Yadav immediately after Pakistan’s final wicket fell.The victory also sealed India’s qualification for the Super Eight stage.Hardik appeared visibly frustrated during the customary handshake, gesturing emphatically at Kuldeep. Tilak Varma looked on with concern, while Rinku Singh stepped in, seemingly trying to calm the situation.Moments later, Kuldeep approached Suryakumar, who also appeared to give him a stern talking-to, fueling speculation about friction within the Indian dressing room.Here is video of Hardik Pandya & Surya Kumar Yadav angry on Kuldeep Yadav #INDvsPAK #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/BsGCCprKNc— cricketkayudh (@cricketkayudh) February 15, 2026The source of Pandya’s frustration was likely a dropped catch by Kuldeep in the 18th over of Pakistan’s chase.On the second ball of Hardik Pandya’s over, Shaheen Afridi pulled a short delivery toward long-on. Positioned near the boundary rope, Kuldeep got both hands to the ball, but it slipped through for six, briefly extending Pakistan’s innings. Hardik reacted instantly, visibly frustrated and uttering expletives in the heat of the moment.On the final ball, he bowled a fuller delivery that Usman Tariq could not connect with, crashing into the middle stump and sealing Pakistan’s innings at 114.With the Super Eight berth secured, India now turn their focus to their final Group A match against the Netherlands in Ahmedabad on February 18.


