Here we explore the head-to-head record between India and Pakistan in T20Is, and the key players, statistics, and narratives behind them. Pak Vs Ind Head To Head In T20 Career.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tied / No Result* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 matches | 11 | 3 | 0 tied / no result |
*According to current records, there have been no “No Result” or tied outcomes in head-to-head matches except in the very first match in 2007 which ended in a tie but was decided by a bowl-out (which India won).
So India dominates this T20 record, having won about 78-79% of the encounters so far. Pakistan’s wins are few but often dramatic.
Historic Matches & Moments
- 2007 T20 World Cup: The first match between India and Pakistan in T20Is ended in a tie. India won the trophy of that tournament and that match via a bowl-out.
- One of Pakistan’s wins came during the 2021 T20 World Cup. Again, the win was emphatic and showed Pakistan’s capacity to rise to the occasion under pressure.
- Another notable match was in the Asia Cup, where Pakistan chased a difficult total vs India in 2022.
These performances, though fewer, are often remembered more because of the high stakes and the rarity of Pakistan victories in this fixture.
Leading Players & Statistics
Batting
| Player | Team | Matches vs Opponent | Runs Scored | Batting Average | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | India | 11 | 492 | 70.28 | 82* |
| Mohammad Rizwan | Pakistan | 5 | 228 | 57.00 | 79* |
- Virat Kohli is by far the most prolific Indian batsman in this rivalry in T20Is. His consistency, ability to anchor while still scoring quickly, makes him a tough opponent for Pakistan’s bowling. (MoneyControl)
- Mohammad Rizwan has impressed in his outings, with a high average and strong strike rate, making him Pakistan’s top bat in T20s against India.
Other Indian batters like Yuvraj Singh, Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir also feature in the top lists, but their averages and runs are well below Kohli’s in this matchup.
Bowling
While batting often takes centre stage in T20s, bowlers who can deliver under pressure are crucial. Among the bowlers in India-Pakistan T20Is:
Comparison (India vs Pakistan, T20Is)
| Metric | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Matches won (total of 14) | 11 | 3 |
| Top run scorer in rivalry | Virat Kohli (~ 492 runs) | Mohammad Rizwan (~ 228 runs) |
| Best batting average (min. 5 innings) | Virat Kohli (~ 70.28) | Mohammad Rizwan (~ 57.00) |
| Highest team total vs opponent | India: 192/5 in 20 overs | Pakistan: 182/5 in 20 overs |
| Lowest total vs opponent | India’s lowest: 83 (vs Pakistan) | Pakistan’s lowest: around 83 or close in some matches. |
