India vs Pakistan cricket matches showcase intense rivalry and high emotions, fueled by historical and competitive tension. Examining head-to-head stats reveals thrilling performances, iconic moments, and records that deepen the rivalry, captivating fans worldwide.
INDIA vs PAKISTAN – How the stats and numbers line up
Picture this: A weekend blockbuster plan, a spectacle that rivals the Super Bowl game in America. The stadium will transform into a battleground, resonating with the thunderous chants of team songs as the seas of Blue and Green collide. This is not just a match; it’s a monumental event, a memory in the making, a lasting imprint that will stir the emotions of the 30,000-plus audience at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium.
And as we gear up for this epic clash, we embark on a journey into the numbers, unearthing fascinating insights that will breathe life into this historic rivalry.
IND vs PAK rivalry in T20 cricket:
| Head-to-head record in T20Is | ||
| India | Teams | Pakistan |
| 12 | Matches | 12 |
| 8 | Wins | 3 |
| 3 | Losses | 8 |
| 1 | Tied | 1 |
| 75% | Win percentage | 25% |
| Teams | Most runs – IND vs PAK | Most wickets – IND vs PAK |
| India | Virat Kohli – 488 runs | Bhuvneshwar Kumar / Hardik Pandya – 11 wickets |
| Pakistan | Mohammad Rizwan – 197 runs | Umar Gul – 11 wickets |
IND vs PAK rivalry in the T20 World Cup:
| Head-to-head record in T20Is | ||
| India | Teams | Pakistan |
| 7 | Matches | 7 |
| 5 | Wins | 1 |
| 1 | Losses | 5 |
| 1 | Tied | 1 |
| 85.7% | Win percentage | 14.3% |
| Teams | Most runs – IND vs PAK | Most wickets – IND vs PAK |
| India | Virat Kohli – 308 runs | Irfan Pathan – 6 wickets |
| Pakistan | Shoaib Malik – 100 runs | Mohammad Asif – 5 wickets |
Key Highlights:
India has won 5 out of 6 matches against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup, the highest number of wins by any team against Pakistan.
- After the 2007 T20 World Cup, the team batting second has won every INDvPAK clash in the T20 World Cup.
- Irfan Pathan has the best figures for an Indian bowler against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. His figures were 3/16 at Johannesburg in 2007.
- Gautam Gambhir’s knock of 75 runs against Pakistan at Johannesburg is the highest score by any player against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar is the first Indian bowler to register a 4-wicket haul (4/26, Asia Cup 2022) against Pakistan in T20Is.
- Hardik Pandya is the first Indian all-rounder to score 30 plus runs and take 3 wickets in a single match against Pakistan (33* and 3/25, Asia Cup, 2022) in T20Is. Furthermore, he is the only player to do it twice.
- Rohit Sharma has played the most matches (11 out of 12) in the India vs Pakistan rivalry in T20Is.
- Virat Kohli’s record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup in 5 matches is 308 runs, the highest by any player against Pakistan in the World Cup.