The rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of the most intense and anticipated in world cricket. When these two cricketing giants clash in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, it generates immense excitement and interest among fans globally.
Over the years, the two teams have produced several memorable encounters and created numerous records in the shortest format of the game. Let’s delve into the detailed content of the India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup records.
Head-to-Head Record
India and Pakistan have faced each other seven times in the T20 World Cup, with India emerging victorious on six occasions.
The only time Pakistan managed to beat India in a T20 World Cup match was in the 2021 edition, where they won by 10 wickets.
India’s dominance in the T20 World Cup is evident from their 6-1 lead over Pakistan in the head-to-head record.
Highest Team Totals
The highest team total in an India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match is 192/5 by India against Pakistan in 2012.
Pakistan’s highest score against India in the tournament is 159/2, which they achieved in the 2022 edition.
Lowest Team Totals
The lowest team total in an India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match is 83 all out by Pakistan against India in 2016.
India’s lowest score against Pakistan in the tournament is 119/7, which they posted in the 2007 final.
Highest Individual Scores
The highest individual score in an India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match is 82* by Virat Kohli for India against Pakistan in 2022.
Kohli also holds the record for the most runs scored in matches between the two sides, with 488 runs in ten innings.
Best Bowling Performances
The best bowling figures in an India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match are 4/18 by Mohammad Asif for Pakistan against India in 2007.
India’s best bowling performance was 3/8 by Hardik Pandya against Pakistan in 2016.
Significant Matches
The 2007 T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan is a significant match in the history of the rivalry. India won the match by 5 runs, clinching the inaugural edition of the tournament.
The 2021 T20 World Cup match between the two teams was also historic, as it marked Pakistan’s first-ever win over India in a T20 World Cup encounter.
Individual Records
Virat Kohli holds several individual records in India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup matches.
He has scored the most runs (488), has the highest individual score (82*), and has the best batting average (81.33) among players with at least 100 runs scored.
Umar Gul of Pakistan has taken the most wickets (11) in matches between the two sides. Hardik Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the leading wicket-takers for India, with 11 and 7 wickets respectively.
The India vs Pakistan rivalry has produced some of the most thrilling and memorable moments in T20 World Cup history. The two teams have consistently delivered high-quality cricket, captivating audiences worldwide.
As the rivalry continues to evolve, fans can expect more intense and closely contested matches in future editions of the T20 World Cup.