India has only suffered a single defeat to Pakistan in their seven T20 World Cup games. The 2021 edition saw the loss.
India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the 2023 World Cup match at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the teams’ most recent meeting. Here’s a look at who’s won the most matches between India & Pakistan.
1952 saw Pakistan’s five-match Test series in India, which was the first time the two nations played each other. The series was won 2-1 by the hosts. Since then, several Test, ODI, and T20I matches have been played between the two nations. If you’re excited to bet on the T20 World Cup ICC, this rivalry will definitely fascinate you.
But over time, as a result of the political hostilities between the two countries, orders were issued for both sides to sever their cricketing relations, which negatively impacted cricket.
Pakistan has a superior head-to-head record over India in Tests and ODIs. However, India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup head-to-head record is heavily in favour of India. These countries have faced off against each other 205 times on the international scene.
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India vs Pakistan Head-To-Head Records in Cricket World Cup History
Format | Matches | India won | Pakistan won | Draw/Tie/NR |
Test | 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 |
ODI | 135 | 57 | 73 | 5 |
T20I | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
Total | 206 | 74 | 88 | 43 |
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India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup Highlights
Tournament | Matches | India won | Pakistan won | Draw/Tie/NR |
50-over World Cup | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
T20 World Cup | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
Total | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
India versus Pakistan in T20 World Cup- Host Country
1) 2007, South Africa
India and Pakistan made history as the first two countries to reach the final of the inaugural ICC World T20 event in South Africa in 2007. The two teams were also involved in a bowl-out during a group stage encounter in Durban which India won eventually. Since then, India has always been ahead of Pakistan in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup record.
2) Sri Lanka ,2012
India won the T20 World Cup 2012 match against Pakistan by chasing 129 runs and losing only two wickets. Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat, but were unable to defeat India in the T20 World Cup 2012. The 2012 T20 World Cup was held in Sri Lanka, and India won its third World Cup against Pakistan.
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3) Bangladesh ,2014
India won the T20 World Cup 2014 match against Pakistan by seven wickets. The T20 World Cup 2014 was contested in Bangladesh. India won the toss and decided to bowl first. Pakistan scored 130 runs in 20 overs, which India chased down with seven wickets remaining.
4) India, 2016
India won the T20 World Cup 2016 match against Pakistan in Kolkata by six wickets. In a rain-shortened encounter, Pakistan scored 118 runs in 18 overs, which India chased down with Virat Kohli
5) UAE ,2021
Pakistan defeated India in the T20 World Cup 2021. It was Pakistan’s first win over India in the World Cup. India won the toss and scored 151 runs in 20 overs. Pakistan chased down the target without losing a wicket. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s cooperation enabled Pakistan to win.
6) Australia ,2022
In this match, Pakistan batted first and scored 159-8. India kept losing wickets, but Virat Kohli’s magnificent 82* enabled them to cross the line off the final ball.
The Highest Team Total in T20 Match:
India’s 192/5 in the second T20I in Ahmedabad in 2012.
Lowest Team Total in T20 Cricket Match:
Pakistan’s 83 all out in the fourth T20I at Dhaka during the 2016 Asia Cup.
Highest Individual Score in T20 World Cup:
Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan scored an unbeaten 79 against India in the Super 12 match of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021, the best individual score by any batter in Indo-Pak competitions.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) Who won the most India-Pakistan matches?
The two teams have played 206 times. Pakistan has won 88 matches versus India’s 74 triumphs. Pakistan has won more Tests and ODIs than India, however, India has won eight of the twelve T20 Internationals between the two countries, compared to Pakistan’s three.
2) Who has more wins in T20 World Cup matches between India and Pakistan?
India.
3) Has Pakistan ever beaten India in the T20 World Cup?
Pakistan ended its World Cup losing record against India, both in 50-over and 20-over formats, with a dramatic 10-wicket victory in the 2021 edition in Dubai.
