The India-Pakistan encounter - cricket's biggest international rivalry - is only two days away. Both the sides will meet for the ninth time in the men's T20 World Cup when they face off in Colombo this Sunday. India holds a dominant record in these contests, having won seven of their eight T20 World Cup meetings, with Pakistan registering just one victory, but an emphatic 10-wicket win in 2021.
These matches have often gone down to the wire, featuring dramatic finishes, swings in momentum, and iconic individual performances. Here's a recap of all eight India-Pakistan T20 World Cup games so far:
1. 2007 - Group Stage, Durban
The rivalry's first T20 World Cup chapter ended in a tie, leading to a historic bowl-out, where India hit the stumps three times while Pakistan missed all their attempts. India won the bowl-out 3-0.
2. 2007 - Final, Johannesburg
India, powered by Gautam Gambhir's 75, set 157. Pakistan fought back through Misbah-ul-Haq, but Joginder Sharma's tense final over sealed the trophy for India by 5 runs.
3. 2012 - Group Stage, Colombo
Pakistan were bowled out for 128, with Lakshmipathy Balaji leading India's attack. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 78 guided India to an 8-wicket win.
4. 2014 - Group Stage, Mirpur
Pakistan posted 130/7 before India, led by Kohli and Raina, completed a steady chase to win by 7 wickets.
5. 2016 - Group Stage, Kolkata
Rain reduced the match to 18 overs per side. Pakistan managed 118/5, but Virat Kohli's unbeaten 55 ensured another comfortable Indian win, this time by 6 wickets.
6. 2021 - Group Stage, Dubai
Pakistan finally broke the streak. Shaheen Afridi ripped through India's top order, and Babar Azam-Mohammad Rizwan chased 152 with ease, winning by a massive 10 wickets - Pakistan's only T20 World Cup win over India.
7. 2022 - Group Stage, Melbourne
One of the greatest T20 finishes ever. India were struggling at 31/4 before Virat Kohli produced a legendary innings, including his iconic straight six off Haris Rauf. India clinched victory off the final ball by 4 wickets.
8. 2024 - Group Stage, New York
On a tricky surface, India were bowled out for 119. Jasprit Bumrah's brilliance (3 wickets) helped restrict Pakistan to 113/7, giving India a 6-run win.
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