INDvsPAK: The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and highly anticipated matches in the world of cricket. The two nations have a long history of conflict and tension, which is reflected in their matches against each other. The T20 World Cup is one of the most prestigious international cricket tournaments, and the matches between India and Pakistan are always highly anticipated and closely watched.
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The Early Years: INDvsPAK In 2007 T20 World Cup
The first T20 World Cup was held in 2007, and it was the first time that India and Pakistan faced each other in the tournament. The match was played at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, and it was a thrilling encounter that ended in a tie. India won the bowl-out 3-0, securing their first win in the T20 World Cup.
The final of the 2007 T20 World Cup was played between India and Pakistan, and it was a closely contested match that India won by five runs. The match was played at the Kingsmead Stadium in Durban, South Africa, and it was a historic moment for Indian cricket as they won their first-ever T20 World Cup title.
The 2007 T20 World Cup final was a nail-biting affair that went down to the wire. India batted first and posted a competitive total of 157/5 in their 20 overs. Gautam Gambhir top-scored with 75 runs off 54 balls, while Rohit Sharma chipped in with 30 runs. For Pakistan, Shahid Afridi was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/16 in his four overs.
In response, Pakistan got off to a shaky start and lost early wickets. However, Misbah-ul-Haq played a brilliant innings and kept Pakistan in the hunt. With 13 runs needed off the last over, Misbah hit a six off the first ball to bring the equation down to 7 runs off 5 balls. However, he was dismissed in the next delivery, trying to scoop the ball over fine leg. Pakistan eventually fell short by 5 runs, handing India their first T20 World Cup title.
2012 T20 World Cup
The 2012 T20 World Cup was held in Sri Lanka, and India and Pakistan faced each other in the Super 8 stage of the tournament. India won the match comfortably by eight wickets, with Virat Kohli being named the man of the match.
The 2012 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan was a one-sided affair. Pakistan batted first and posted a modest total of 128/7 in their 20 overs. Nasir Jamshed top-scored with 41 runs off 32 balls, while Irfan Pathan was the pick of the Indian bowlers with figures of 3/25 in his four overs.
In response, India chased down the target with ease, losing only two wickets. Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of 78 runs off just 61 balls, including six fours and two sixes. He was ably supported by Rohit Sharma, who scored 28 runs off 23 balls. India won the match with eight wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare.
2014 T20 World Cup
The 2014 T20 World Cup was held in Bangladesh, and India and Pakistan were placed in the same group. India won the match by seven wickets, with Rohit Sharma scoring a half-century.
The 2014 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan was a closely contested affair. Pakistan batted first and posted a competitive total of 130/7 in their 20 overs. Umar Akmal top-scored with 33 runs off 28 balls, while Mohammad Hafeez chipped in with 30 runs off 26 balls. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/22 in his four overs.
In response, India chased down the target with seven wickets in hand and nine balls to spare. Rohit Sharma played a brilliant innings of 50 runs off 28 balls, including five fours and three sixes. He was ably supported by Virat Kohli, who scored 36 runs off 35 balls. India won the match comfortably, thanks to a brilliant performance from their openers.
2016 T20 World Cup
The 2016 T20 World Cup was held in India, and India and Pakistan faced each other in the group stage of the tournament. India won the match by six wickets, with Kohli and Pandya scoring half-centuries.
The 2016 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan was a high-scoring affair. Pakistan batted first and posted a competitive total of 118/5 in their 20 overs. Shoaib Malik top-scored with 26 runs off 22 balls, while Mohammad Rizwan chipped in with 24 runs off 27 balls. For India, Ravichandran Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/16 in his four overs.
In response, India chased down the target with six wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare. Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of 55 runs off 37 balls, including seven fours and a six. He was ably supported by Hardik Pandya, who scored 31 runs off 21 balls. India won the match comfortably, thanks to a brilliant performance from their middle order.
2021 T20 World Cup
The 2021 T20 World Cup was held in the United Arab Emirates, and it was a historic moment for Pakistan as they registered their first-ever win over India in the T20 World Cup. Pakistan won the match by ten wickets, with Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan scoring half-centuries.
The 2021 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan was a one-sided affair. India batted first and posted a competitive total of 151/7 in their 20 overs. Virat Kohli top-scored with 57 runs off 49 balls, while Rishabh Pant chipped in with 39 runs off 30 balls. For Pakistan, Shaheen Shah Afridi was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/31 in his four overs.
In response, Pakistan chased down the target with ten wickets in hand and 13 balls to spare. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan played brilliant innings of 68 runs off 52 balls and 79 runs off 55 balls respectively. They put on an unbeaten partnership of 152 runs, the highest partnership for any wicket in T20 World Cup history. Pakistan won the match comfortably, thanks to a brilliant performance from their openers.
2022 T20 World Cup
The 2022 T20 World Cup was held in Australia, and India and Pakistan faced each other in the group stage of the tournament. The match was a thrilling encounter that went down to the wire, with India winning by one run. Kohli and Pandya scored half-centuries to help India chase down Pakistan’s total of 159.
The 2022 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan was a thriller that went down to the wire. Pakistan batted first and posted a competitive total of 159/8 in their 20 overs. Iftikhar Ahmed top-scored with 51 runs off 34 balls, while Shan Masood chipped in with 52 runs off 42 balls. For India, Arshdeep Singh was the pick of the bowlers with figures of 3/32 in his four overs.
In response, India chased down the target with one wicket in hand and one ball to spare. Virat Kohli played a brilliant innings of 82 runs off just 53 balls, including six fours and four sixes. He was ably supported by Hardik Pandya, who scored 40 runs off 37 balls. India won the match in dramatic fashion, thanks to a brilliant performance from their middle order.
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Head-to-Head Record
India and Pakistan have met each other seven times in the T20 World Cup, with India winning five matches and Pakistan winning one. The inaugural T20 World Cup saw a tied match between the two nations, which India won in the bowl-out.
Records and Stats
Here are some interesting records and stats between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup:
- Highest score in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 160 by India in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
- Lowest score in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 118 by Pakistan in the 2016 T20 World Cup.
- The lowest margin of victory in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 5 runs, in the final of the 2007 T20 World Cup which India won.
- The highest margin of victory in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 10 wickets, in the 2021 T20 World Cup which Pakistan won.
- Highest individual score in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 82 runs, scored by Virat Kohli in the 2022 T20 World Cup match.
- Best bowling figures in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 4/18, by Mohammad Asif in the 2007 T20 World Cup match.
- The most number of runs scored in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 308, scored by Virat Kohli in five innings.
- Most number of wickets in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 6, by India’s Irfan Pathan.
- The number of half centuries scored in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 11. Six of these have been scored by Indians and five by Pakistanis.
- Number of hundreds scored in T20 World Cup between India and Pakistan: 0.
Conclusion
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and highly anticipated matches in the world of cricket. The T20 World Cup is one of the most prestigious international cricket tournaments, and the matches between India and Pakistan are always highly anticipated and closely watched. With a rich history of matches between the two nations, the rivalry continues to grow and intensify with each passing year.
The matches between India and Pakistan in the T20 World Cup have been closely contested, with both teams winning close encounters. The 2007 T20 World Cup final and the 2022 T20 World Cup match are two of the most memorable encounters between the two nations, with India winning the former and Pakistan winning the latter.
As the two teams prepare to face each other in the 2024 T20 World Cup, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting another thrilling encounter between the two cricketing giants. The match is sure to be a closely watched affair, with both teams looking to secure a win and gain an advantage in the tournament.
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and highly anticipated matches in the world of cricket. The two nations have a long history of conflict and tension, which is reflected in their matches against each other. The T20 World Cup is one of the most prestigious international cricket tournaments, and the matches between India and Pakistan are always highly anticipated and closely watched.
