India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record At T20 World Cups: Check the Number of Twenty-20 Wins, Losses, and Results Between Arch-Rivals Ahead of 2021 WC
Both India and Pakistan will be aiming to end their drought in the T20 World as the teams have fell short since their maiden triumphs. MS Dhoni led a young Indian side to glory at the inaugural edition in 2007 while a Younus Khan guided Pakistan won the championship in 2009.
The India vs Pakistan rivalry is set to resume once again and this time on the biggest stage as the two giants of the cricketing world meet each other in the T20 World Cup 2021. The two teams will face off against each other in their Super 12 opener on October 24, 2021, in Dubai. So ahead of the much-anticipated clash, we take a look at the IND vs PAK head-to-head record, and how the teams have fared against each other in World T20s. Did You Know Babar Azam has Never Played Against India in T20Is?
Both India and Pakistan will be aiming to end their drought in the T20 World as the teams have fell short since their maiden triumphs. MS Dhoni led a young Indian side to glory at the inaugural edition in 2007 while a Younus Khan guided Pakistan won the championship in 2009. At the moment, the teams are in the top three of the ICC rankings and have a great chance of once again reaching the summit of T20 cricket. Virat Kohli’s Record Against Pakistan in T20Is.
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record At T20 World Cups
When it comes to World T20s, India have had an upper hand over Pakistan in the head-to-head record. The teams have met each other five times as the Twenty-20 World Cups, and the Men in Blue have four wins to their name while one game has ended in a draw. Pakistan are yet to win a game.
| Competition | Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tied |
| ICC Men’s T20 World Cup | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
India vs Pakistan Results At T20 World Cups
India have won four of the five games against Pakistan at the T20 World Cups while one match was tied – where India emerged victorious after a bowl out. Pakistan are yet to register a single win against the Men in Blue at World T20s.
| Date | Winner | Margin | Venue |
| September 14, 2007 | Tied | - | Durban |
| September 24, 2007 | India | 5 Runs | Johannesburg |
| September 30, 2012 | India | 8 Wickets | Colombo |
| March 21, 2014 | India | 7 Wickets | Dhaka |
| March 19, 2016 | India | 6 Wickets | Kolkata |
Despite the results favouring team India at the World Cups, the clash this time could be much closer as both teams enter the competition on the back of some great performances. India are ranked second in the ICC standings with Pakistan just one spot below them.
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