The biggest ‘rivalry’ in cricket once again delivered drama on February 15, as the India national cricket team crushed the Pakistan national cricket team by 61 runs at Colombo’s R. Premadasa Stadium in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. Powered by Ishan Kishan’s blazing 77 and a ruthless bowling performance that bundled Pakistan out for 114 in 18 overs, India not only sealed qualification for the Super 8 but also extended their overwhelming dominance in T20 World Cup clashes to an 8–1 record. From the historic bowl-out in 2007 to yet another one-sided showdown in 2026, this rivalry has repeatedly swung India’s way, producing unforgettable performances and defining moments across tournaments.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup head-to-head results
| Year | Venue | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 (Group) | Durban | Match tied – India won bowl-out | Not awarded |
| 2007 (Final) | Johannesburg | India won by 5 runs | Irfan Pathan |
| 2012 | Colombo | India won by 8 wickets | Virat Kohli |
| 2014 | Mirpur | India won by 7 wickets | Amit Mishra |
| 2016 | Kolkata | India won by 6 wickets | Virat Kohli |
| 2021 | Dubai | Pakistan won by 10 wickets | Shaheen Afridi |
| 2022 | Melbourne | India won by 4 wickets | Virat Kohli |
| 2024 | New York | India won by 6 runs | Jasprit Bumrah |
| 2026 | Colombo | India won by 61 runs | Ishan Kishan |
India now lead the T20 World Cup rivalry 8–1, continuing a dominance that has defined one of cricket’s fiercest contests.
