The clash between India and Pakistan is not just a cricket match — it is emotion, pressure, and history rolled into one. Whenever the two teams meet in an ICC T20 World Cup, millions of fans stop everything to watch. The games are usually close, dramatic, and remembered for years because every ball matters.
Over the years, this rivalry has produced last-over thrillers, unforgettable batting performances, and magical bowling spells. However, when we look at numbers instead of emotions, one team clearly holds the upper hand.
Before the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup encounter in Colombo, their record strongly favours India. Out of eight matches played in T20 World Cups so far, India has won seven times, while Pakistan has won only once.
India has dominated the rivalry since the first edition in 2007. Pakistan finally broke the streak in 2021, but India again returned to winning ways afterwards.
Here is a quick look at how each India vs Pakistan match ended in every T20 World Cup, showing the winners and memorable moments from each tournament.
The rivalry began in dramatic style. The first match ended in a tie and was decided by a bowl-out — something never seen again in international cricket. India hit the stumps three times while Pakistan missed all attempts.
Later, both teams met again in the final. India won by 5 runs in a nail-biting finish to lift the inaugural T20 World Cup trophy.
After five years, the teams met again. India comfortably chased the target thanks to a brilliant unbeaten knock from Virat Kohli, extending their winning streak.
Pakistan scored a modest total, and India chased it easily. The batting pair of Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina finished the match calmly.
In a rain-affected game, India chased the target smoothly. Virat Kohli once again played a match-winning innings and proved reliable under pressure.
Pakistan finally ended the long losing streak. Their openers chased the target without losing a wicket, recording their first-ever T20 World Cup win against India.
One of the greatest T20 matches ever played. India was struggling early in the chase, but a stunning innings by Virat Kohli guided them to a last-ball victory.
In a low-scoring thriller, India defended a small total. The bowlers controlled the match brilliantly and secured another close win.
Below is the match-by-match record of India vs Pakistan games, showing when they played, where the match happened, and which team won each time.
| Year | Venue | Result |
| 2007 | South Africa (Group Stage) | India won (Bowl-out) |
| 2007 | South Africa (Final) | India won by 5 runs |
| 2012 | Colombo | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2014 | Mirpur | India won by 7 wickets |
| 2016 | Kolkata | India won by 6 wickets |
| 2021 | Dubai | Pakistan won by 10 wickets |
| 2022 | Melbourne | India won by 4 wickets |
| 2024 | New York | India won by 6 runs |
With India leading 7–1, Pakistan will aim to improve the record, while India will try to maintain its dominance. Given the history of last-over finishes and memorable performances, the upcoming match is expected to be another unforgettable chapter in cricket’s biggest rivalry.
Fans in India can watch the India vs Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match live on streaming platforms available through OTTplay Premium, including JioHotstar, SonyLIV and FanCode.
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