ICC T20 World Cup Pakistan vs India Head-To-Head Record

India lead the ICC T20 World Cup Pakistan vs India head-to-head record with eight wins from nine meetings as of October 2026. Pakistan's only victory came in Dubai during the 2021 T20 World Cup, when Babar Azam's side won by 10 wickets. India's eight victories include the famous bowl-out after the tied group match in 2007.

The rivalry began at the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup in 2007, when the teams met twice, including the final. Their latest World Cup meeting came in Colombo on 15 February 2026, where India defeated Pakistan by 61 runs after making 175/7.

Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup Head-to-Head Record

India and Pakistan have faced each other nine times in Men's T20 World Cup history. India have won eight of those encounters, while Pakistan have won once.

The first seven meetings came in 2007, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2021 and 2022. India had won six of those seven, with Pakistan's only success coming in 2021. India then added victories in New York in 2024 and Colombo in 2026.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Results

India's dominance has stretched across different conditions and formats of matches. Some contests have been decided while chasing, while others, including New York in 2024, required India to defend a low total.

2007: India Beat Pakistan in the Bowl-Out

India and Pakistan's first Men's T20 World Cup meeting came in Durban in 2007, and the match finished level after both teams scored 141.

Pakistan's chase went down to the final ball, with Misbah-ul-Haq taking the match into a tie. Tournament rules at the time used a bowl-out rather than a Super Over to decide the winner.

India hit the stumps with all three attempts. Pakistan missed all three, giving India a 3-0 bowl-out victory.

The unusual finish remains the only India-Pakistan T20 World Cup meeting decided by a bowl-out.

2007 Final: India Beat Pakistan by 5 Runs

India and Pakistan met again in the same tournament, this time in the 2007 T20 World Cup final in Johannesburg.

India scored 157/5, led by Gautam Gambhir's 75. Pakistan took the chase into the final over, where Misbah-ul-Haq brought the required equation down to six runs from four balls.

Joginder Sharma dismissed Misbah as he attempted a scoop, and Pakistan were bowled out for 152. India won by five runs to become the inaugural ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions.

It remains the only India-Pakistan meeting in a Men's T20 World Cup final.

2012: Virat Kohli Leads India to an 8-Wicket Win

The teams did not meet at the 2009 or 2010 tournaments. Their rivalry resumed at the 2012 T20 World Cup in Colombo.

Pakistan were bowled out for 128. Lakshmipathy Balaji took 3/22, while India's spin attack kept Pakistan from building a competitive total.

Virat Kohli then scored an unbeaten 78 from 61 balls, guiding India to 129/2 in 17 overs and an eight-wicket victory.

It was Kohli's first major match-winning innings against Pakistan at a T20 World Cup.

2014: India Win by 7 Wickets in Dhaka

Pakistan made 130/7 after batting first in Dhaka during the 2014 tournament.

Amit Mishra led India's bowling effort with 2/22. India then chased the target with nine balls remaining, reaching 131/3.

Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 36, while Suresh Raina finished on 35 not out. India won by seven wickets.

India's winning record against Pakistan at the T20 World Cup remained intact.

2016: Kohli Guides India Home in Kolkata

Rain reduced the 2016 World Cup contest at Eden Gardens to 18 overs per side.

Pakistan reached 118/5, with India's bowlers preventing a late acceleration. India lost early wickets in the chase, but Virat Kohli controlled the innings.

Kohli finished unbeaten on 55 from 37 balls, and India reached 119/4 with 13 balls remaining to win by six wickets.

By the end of the 2016 tournament, Pakistan were still searching for their first Men's World Cup win over India.

2021: Pakistan Win by 10 Wickets in Dubai

Pakistan finally ended their losing run against India at ICC World Cups in Dubai in 2021.

Shaheen Shah Afridi struck early, removing Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul before later dismissing Virat Kohli. India finished on 151/7.

Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan then completed the chase without losing a wicket. Rizwan made 79 not out, while Babar finished unbeaten on 68.

Pakistan reached 152/0 and won by 10 wickets, their first victory over India in either the ODI or T20 World Cup.

That result remains Pakistan's only win in the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup head-to-head record through 2026.

2022: Virat Kohli's 82* Wins a Melbourne Classic

The next meeting came at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in 2022.

Pakistan scored 159/8 after half-centuries from Shan Masood and Iftikhar Ahmed. India's chase then fell to 31/4, putting Pakistan in control.

Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya rebuilt the innings before Kohli accelerated in the final overs. He finished unbeaten on 82 from 53 balls, with India reaching 160/6.

India won by four wickets in one of the closest matches of the rivalry.

The victory took India's record to six wins in the first seven T20 World Cup meetings between the teams.

2024: India Defend 119 in New York

India and Pakistan met for the eighth time at a Men's T20 World Cup on 9 June 2024 at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

Pakistan bowled India out for just 119. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf took three wickets each, while Rishabh Pant top-scored for India with 42.

Pakistan reached 57/1 after ten overs and needed 63 from the final 60 balls.

Jasprit Bumrah changed the match with a spell of 3/14, while Hardik Pandya took 2/24. Pakistan finished six runs short, giving India a six-run victory.

The New York match became India's lowest successful defence against Pakistan at a T20 World Cup among the meetings covered here.

2026: India Beat Pakistan by 61 Runs in Colombo

The latest Pakistan vs India T20 World Cup match was played on 15 February 2026 in Colombo.

Pakistan chose to field first and struck early, but Ishan Kishan changed the tempo of India's innings. He hit 77 from 40 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes.

India reached 175/7, their highest total against Pakistan in a T20 World Cup match played in Colombo.

Pakistan's chase never recovered from early wickets. Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel and Varun Chakaravarthy were among India's wicket-takers as India completed a 61-run victory.

The win took India's overall T20 World Cup record against Pakistan to eight victories from nine meetings.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Record by Era

The rivalry has moved through several different phases since 2007.

Pakistan's 2021 victory interrupted India's long unbeaten T20 World Cup run in the rivalry, but India responded with wins in 2022, 2024 and 2026.

Biggest India Win Against Pakistan in T20 World Cup

India's 61-run victory in Colombo in 2026 is the largest winning margin by runs between the two sides in a Men's T20 World Cup.

India posted 175/7 before restricting Pakistan well short of the target. The victory also helped India secure qualification for the Super Eight stage of the 2026 tournament.

India went on to win the 2026 T20 World Cup, defeating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.

Pakistan's Only T20 World Cup Win Against India

Pakistan's only T20 World Cup victory against India came in Dubai on 24 October 2021.

The 10-wicket win remains one of Pakistan's strongest performances in the rivalry. Shaheen Afridi's early wickets restricted India before Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan completed the chase without being dismissed.

Pakistan have lost the other eight World Cup meetings through the end of the 2026 tournament.

Virat Kohli's Role in India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Matches

Virat Kohli played several important innings against Pakistan across different T20 World Cups.

His major performances included:

• 78* in the 2012 win in Colombo
• 55* in the 2016 victory in Kolkata
• 57 in India's 2021 defeat in Dubai
• 82* in the 2022 win at Melbourne

The unbeaten 82 at the MCG came after India had fallen to 31/4 while chasing 160.

Kohli retired from T20 internationals after India's 2024 World Cup title, so the 2026 contest marked a new phase of the rivalry without one of its most influential T20 World Cup batters.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Matches by Venue

The nine meetings have been spread across several countries and famous grounds.

Colombo became the first city outside South Africa to host more than one India-Pakistan Men's T20 World Cup match, with meetings there in 2012 and 2026.

How the Head-to-Head Record Changed After 2026

Before the 2024 tournament, India led Pakistan 6-1 from seven T20 World Cup meetings.

India's six-run win in New York moved the record to 7-1.

The 61-run victory in Colombo during the 2026 tournament increased India's advantage to 8-1.

Pakistan reached the Super Eight stage in 2026 but were eventually eliminated despite beating Sri Lanka in their final Super Eight match. India advanced through the tournament and successfully defended their title.

FAQs

How many times have India and Pakistan played in the T20 World Cup?

India and Pakistan have met nine times in the Men's T20 World Cup as of October 2026. India have won eight meetings, including the 2007 bowl-out, while Pakistan have won once.

How many times has Pakistan beaten India in the T20 World Cup?

Pakistan have beaten India once in Men's T20 World Cup history. The victory came by 10 wickets in Dubai during the 2021 tournament.

Who won India vs Pakistan in the 2026 T20 World Cup?

India won by 61 runs in Colombo on 15 February 2026. India scored 175/7, with Ishan Kishan making 77 from 40 balls.

Did India and Pakistan play a T20 World Cup final?

Yes. India and Pakistan played the inaugural T20 World Cup final in Johannesburg in 2007. India won by five runs after dismissing Misbah-ul-Haq in the final over.

What is India's biggest T20 World Cup win over Pakistan?

India's biggest win by runs against Pakistan at the Men's T20 World Cup is the 61-run victory in Colombo in 2026.

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