Key Points
- First T20 match (2007) ended in a bowl-out, India won 3-0.
- India beat Pakistan in 2007 T20 World Cup Final by 5 runs.
- India has a 13-3 win-loss record against Pakistan in T20s.
The intensity of India vs Pakistan is always high, and more so in T20’s, given the fast nature of the format. Even the slightest of errors in judgement can swing the fate of the match in T20’s.
India and Pakistan have been the greatest rivals in Cricket for a very long time, and over the years, these teams have produced high-octane clashes that have lived up to the hype.
Let us look at some of the most interesting facts about India vs Pakistan T20 matches.
Interesting Facts on India vs Pakistan T20 Matches
1. First match ended in Bowl-Out
The first match between India and Pakistan in the T20 format produced a blinder, with scores tied after 20 overs. The match finally ended in a bowl-out, which India won 3-0.
2. India and Pakistan were the finalists of Inaugral ICC T20 World Cup
India and Pakistan were part of the T20 legend when they reached the finals of the first-ever T20 World Cup in 2007. India went on to lift the title by defeating Pakistan by 5 runs in Johannesburg, South Africa.
3. Scoop Shot of Misbah-ul-Haq
The scoop shot by Misbah-ul-Haq is one of the most replayed moments in the India vs Pakistan T20 clashes. The way Sreesanth held onto the catch on the bowling of Joginder Sharma has remained forever etched in the memory of cricket fans worldwide.
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4. India dominates Pakistan in T20’s
India has an enviable 13-3 win-loss record against Pakistan in T20’s. India won the first of the six T20 matches starting from 2007. Pakistan registered its first win in 2012.
5. Virat Kohli, the Highest Run Scorer
Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in the clash between India and Pakistan in World Cup T20 matches. He scored a total of 312 runs in 6 matches.
6. Greatest Innings while Chasing
Virat Kohli, the “Chasemaster”, once again hogged the limelight due to his extraordinary chasing abilities when he hit an iconic 82* of 53 balls at MCG. Those two sixes of Haris Rauf sailing over the boundary ropes feel as if it were yesterday.
7. Pakistan's first win in the T20 World Cup against India
Pakistan had to wait 14 years before winning their first match in the T20 World Cup. It was a dominant display of batting where Pakistan won by 10 wickets in Dubai while chasing a target of 152.
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8. No Century in T20 World Cup
No player from India or Pakistan has scored a century in T20 World Cup matches between the two teams; the highest from India is 82* by Virat Kohli, and the highest from Pakistan is 79* by Mohammad Rizwan.
9. Mostly Played at Neutral Venues
Matches between India and Pakistan have been mostly played at neutral venues due to political tensions between the two nations.
10. Most Watched Event
India vs Pakistan matches draw the most viewership at ICC events, often recognised as the most-watched cricket matches in the T20 format.
11. India on a Winning Streak
India has defeated Pakistan three times in their last three matches during the Asia Cup 2025.
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