Kishan hits quickfire 77 as India make 175-7 in Pakistan showdown
India captain Suryakumar Yadav and his Pakistan opposite number Salman Agha did not shake hands at the coin toss, which Agha won and elected to bowl.
The off-on Group A match was only confirmed to go ahead six days ago when the Pakistan government made a U-turn on a threat to boycott the encounter.
India opening batsman Abhishek Sharma returned after a stomach bug but only lasted four balls before falling without scoring.
He shovelled Agha to Shaheen Shah Afridi at mid-on for his second duck of the tournament.