The cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of the most intense and anticipated in the sport. This rivalry extends to the ICC T20 World Cup, where each encounter is a spectacle watched by millions worldwide. Below is a detailed account of their clashes, complete with historical data.
1. ICC T20 World Cup 2007 - Group Stage
Date: September 14, 2007
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban
The inaugural T20 World Cup saw India and Pakistan face off in a group stage match. The game ended dramatically in a tie, with both teams scoring 141 runs. The result led to a bowl-out, a tie-breaking method used in the early T20 format. India won the bowl-out 3-0, marking the beginning of their dominance in World Cup clashes against Pakistan.
- India: 141/9 (20 overs)
- Pakistan: 141 (20 overs)
- Result: Tie, India won the bowl-out
2. ICC T20 World Cup 2007 - Final
Date: September 24, 2007
Venue: Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
The stakes were higher when India and Pakistan met again in the final. In a thrilling contest, India posted 157/5 in their 20 overs. Pakistan, in response, fell short by just 5 runs, scoring 152 all out. The match is remembered for Misbah-ul-Haq's valiant effort and the iconic moment when Joginder Sharma took the final wicket, handing India their first T20 World Cup title.
- India: 157/5 (20 overs)
- Pakistan: 152 all out (19.3 overs)
- Result: India won by 5 runs
3. ICC T20 World Cup 2012 - Super Eight
Date: September 30, 2012
Venue: R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
In the 2012 edition, India and Pakistan clashed in the Super Eight stage. India produced a comprehensive performance, restricting Pakistan to 128 runs. India chased down the target comfortably in 17 overs, losing just two wickets. Virat Kohli's 78 not out was the highlight of India's innings.
- Pakistan: 128 all out (19.4 overs)
- India: 129/2 (17 overs)
- Result: India won by 8 wickets
4. ICC T20 World Cup 2014 - Group Stage
Date: March 21, 2014
Venue: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka
In the 2014 World Cup, the two teams met in the group stage. Pakistan managed to post a modest total of 130/7. India, led by a solid performance from Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina, chased down the target with relative ease in 18.3 overs, losing just three wickets.
- Pakistan: 130/7 (20 overs)
- India: 131/3 (18.3 overs)
- Result: India won by 7 wickets
5. ICC T20 World Cup 2016 - Group Stage
Date: March 19, 2016
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The 2016 World Cup saw another group stage encounter between the arch-rivals. Pakistan batted first and scored 118/5 in a rain-shortened 18-over match. India chased the target down in 15.5 overs, with Virat Kohli once again playing a match-winning knock of 55 not out.
- Pakistan: 118/5 (18 overs)
- India: 119/4 (15.5 overs)
- Result: India won by 6 wickets
6. ICC T20 World Cup 2021 - Group Stage
Date: October 24, 2021
Venue: Dubai International Stadium, Dubai
The 2021 edition marked a historic win for Pakistan, breaking their losing streak against India in World Cup events. Pakistan bowled first, restricting India to 151/7. Pakistan chased down the target with ease, thanks to unbeaten knocks by Babar Azam (68) and Mohammad Rizwan (79), winning by 10 wickets.
- India: 151/7 (20 overs)
- Pakistan: 152/0 (17.5 overs)
- Result: Pakistan won by 10 wickets
7. 2022 T20 World Cup - Group Stage
Date: October 23, 2022
Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Australia
In this thrilling group stage match of the 2022 T20 World Cup, Pakistan batted first and set a challenging total of 159/8 in their 20 overs, with notable contributions from Iftikhar Ahmed (51) and Shan Masood (52*). Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers for India, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs.
India's chase was anchored by Virat Kohli, who played a spectacular unbeaten knock of 82 off 53 balls. His partnership with Hardik Pandya (40 off 37 balls) proved crucial. The match went down to the wire, with India needing 16 runs off the final over. In a dramatic finish, India managed to chase down the target, scoring 160/6 in 20 overs.
Pakistan: 159/8 (20 overs)
India: 160/6 (20 overs)
Result: India won by 4 wickets
Virat Kohli’s remarkable performance was hailed as one of the finest T20 innings, guiding India to a memorable victory against their arch-rivals.
8. 2024 T20 World Cup - Group Stage
- Date: June 9, 2024
- Venue: Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, Nassau, Bahamas
In a highly anticipated group stage match of the 2024 T20 World Cup, India batted first after losing the toss against Pakistan.
India struggled to build momentum against Pakistan's formidable bowling attack. They were bowled out for a modest total of 119 in 19 overs. The top scorer for India was Rishabh Pant, who played a crucial innings of 42 runs off 31 balls, providing some stability amidst the middle-order collapse. However, the rest of the Indian batting lineup failed to capitalize, with Pakistan's strong bowling attack led by Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Amir putting up an impressive display. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf both took 3 wickets each, conceding 21 runs in 4 overs and 3 overs respectively, while Mohammad Amir picked up 2 important wickets, giving away 23 runs in his 4 overs.
Despite India boasting a strong batting lineup, Pakistan's bowlers made it difficult for them to bat. India lost 6 wickets in the last 30 runs, highlighting the resilience of Pakistan's bowling attack.
In response, Pakistan faced a disciplined Indian bowling attack. Despite a solid start by Mohammad Rizwan (31), Pakistan's batting lineup faltered, and apart from Rizwan, no other Pakistani batsman managed to make a significant contribution.
India's bowlers, particularly Jasprit Bumrah, put up an impressive performance, with Bumrah taking 3 wickets for just 14 runs in his 4 overs, putting immense pressure on the Pakistani batsmen.
- India: 119 all out (19 overs)
- Pakistan: 113/7 (20 overs)
- Result: India won by 6 runs
India's bowlers, led by the brilliant performance of Jasprit Bumrah, held their nerve in a low-scoring thriller to secure a narrow victory over Pakistan, extending India's lead in T20 World Cup encounters to 7-1.
Summary
India and Pakistan's T20 World Cup clashes have been a mix of tight contests and dominant performances, with India leading the head-to-head record 7-1. These encounters are marked by intense pressure, high stakes, and memorable cricketing moments, making the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clashes an unmissable event for cricket fans worldwide.
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