COLOMBO, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Defending champions India thumped Pakistan by 61 runs in a grudge Group A match of the Twenty20 World Cup to secure their place in the Super Eight stage of the tournament on Sunday.

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan is pressing for his release, citing a deteriorating eye condition in prison, as his allies enter the third day of a sit-in protest in parliament.

Officials say a suicide bomber blew himself up at the gates of a Shiite mosque in Islamabad, killing dozens of people during Friday prayers.

Pakistan’s imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan will undergo treatment for an eye condition at a specialized medical facility, a Cabinet minister said Saturday, days after the Supreme Court

India secured a significant win against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Former player Mohammed Kaif believes the focus has been too much on Pakistan's struggles. He highlights India's skill and composure under immense pressure.

Returns have strained resources in a country that was already struggling to cope with a weak economy and the effects of a severe drought and two devastating earthquakes.

Ishan Kishan attributed his match-winning 77 against Pakistan to fans and teammates, emphasising a calm approach and backing his natural game. He highlighted the team's plans and confidence, stressing the job is far from over.

India's dominance over Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cups continues, with Sunday's victory marking their eighth. What began as a promising, balanced rivalry in 2007 has become a familiar pattern of Pakistani disappointment.