Nothing gets the heart racing like an India vs Pakistan clash in the T20 World Cup! This rivalry is pure fire – called the “Mother of All Battles” for good reason. As the 2026 edition rolls on in India and Sri Lanka, the big showdown is just hours away: India vs Pakistan on February 15, 2026, at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium.
India leads the head-to-head big time, but every match feels like a fresh story. Ready to relive the magic? Let’s dive into the IND VS PAK T20 WORLD CUP Head to Head Records that make this rivalry legendary.
IND VS PAK T20 WORLD CUP Head to Head Records
India and Pakistan have met 8 times in T20 World Cups so far. Here’s the quick breakdown:
| Year | Result | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | India Won (Bowl-out) | First tie ever; India won bowl-out 3-0 |
| 2007 | India Won (5 Runs) | Inaugural final; Joginder’s last-over heroics |
| 2012 | India Won (8 Wkts) | Kohli’s unbeaten 78 chased it down easy |
| 2014 | India Won (7 Wkts) | Amit Mishra’s spin magic (2/22) |
| 2016 | India Won (6 Wkts) | Kohli masterclass on spinning Eden track |
| 2021 | Pakistan Won (10 Wkts) | Babar & Rizwan’s unbeatable 152-run stand |
| 2022 | India Won (4 Wkts) | Kohli’s epic 82* – that Haris Rauf six! |
| 2024 | India Won (6 Runs) | Bumrah’s grit defended just 119 in NY |
India has won 7, Pakistan 1 – that’s serious dominance!
Moments That Still Give Goosebumps
- 2007 Kickoff: The very first T20 World Cup gave us drama right away. A tie in the group stage led to a bowl-out win for India, then the final thriller where Misbah’s scoop went wrong. Dhoni lifted the trophy!
- Kohli’s Magic Run (2012-2022): Virat owns this rivalry. His 78* in 2012, 55* in 2016, and that unreal 82* in 2022 at MCG – chasing from 31/4? Pure class.
- Pakistan’s Breakthrough (2021): Finally! Babar and Rizwan smashed 152 without losing a wicket in Dubai. The curse broken.
- 2024 Thriller: Low-scoring nail-biter in New York. India scraped 119, but Bumrah (3/14) and Hardik made sure Pakistan fell short by 6 runs.
What’s Next in 2026?
With the match happening tomorrow in Colombo, India is strong in their group, and Pakistan wants revenge. Will we see more Kohli fireworks, or can Pakistan turn the tables again? This 9th chapter could be epic.
What’s your favorite IND VS PAK T20 WORLD CUP memory? Drop it in the comments – let’s talk!
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