The competition between India and Pakistan goes beyond the sport; it creates intense emotions that stop life in both nations. On Sunday (February 15), the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo hosted the 27th Match of Group A in the T20 World Cup 2026. While the atmosphere in the stadium was charged, the reaction on the streets of Pakistan was one of disappointment and anger.
Angry Pakistan fans damage television after T20 World Cup 2026 loss to India
Cricket often symbolizes national pride, and when that pride is hurt, emotions run high. Following Pakistan’s poor performance against India, frustration erupted, leading to an all-too-familiar scene among fans.
Shortly after the match ended, a video surfaced on social media showing a group of upset supporters in fury. In this widely shared footage, men were seen dragging a large television into an open area.
The situation quickly escalated as the crowd started throwing stones at the screen, shattering it before using heavy objects to smash it further. The intense feelings displayed in the video reflect the high expectations held for the Pakistan team. For these fans, the loss symbolized more than just a defeat; it felt like a significant setback on a major stage, prompting a physical expression of their disappointment.
Here’s the video:
