India will face Pakistan on February 15 at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo in a high-stakes Group A clash of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. India enter
the tournament as the defending champions, having lifted the T20 World Cup in 2024 by defeating South Africa in the final.
The Men in Blue currently top the Group A points table with two wins from as many games, overcoming Namibia and the United States of America. While India had a tough contest against the USA, they cruised past Namibia, thanks to fiery knocks from Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. Pakistan, meanwhile, also have a perfect record so far, winning their matches against the USA and the Netherlands.
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head
India and Pakistan have faced each other in 16 T20 Internationals, with India dominating the rivalry, winning 12 matches. Pakistan has won three encounters, and one match ended in a tie.
One of the most memorable clashes came during the 2022 T20 World Cup when Virat Kohli produced a match-winning 82 off 53 balls to rescue India from a difficult situation. Another historic moment in this rivalry was during the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, when the match ended in a tie and the winner was decided through a bowl-out, a thrilling and unique conclusion to an iconic contest.
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head in Men's T20Is
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Tie | No Result |
| 16 | 12 | 03 | 01 | 00 |
IND vs PAK Head-to-Head in Men's T20 World Cups
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Tie | No Result |
| 09 | 07 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
All-Time Top Performers
Indian opener Abhishek Sharma has been the standout batting performer for India in T20 clashes against Pakistan. In three games against Pakistan, Sharma has scored 110 runs at an impressive average of 36.66. He has dominated the Pakistan bowling attack with a strike rate of 189.65, including a memorable half-century.
On the bowling front, India’s pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah has been the most effective against Pakistan. Across seven encounters, Bumrah has claimed nine wickets at an average of 19.33 while maintaining an economy rate of 6.91. His spell of 3 for 14 against Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup remains iconic, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure in high-stakes matches.
India vs Pakistan in Most Recent Match
The most recent encounter between India and Pakistan took place during the Asia Cup 2025 final in Dubai.Batting first, Pakistan were bowled out for 146 in 19.1 overs. Sahibzada Farhan anchored the innings with a well-made 57 off 38 balls. Fakhar Zaman provided solid support with 46 runs, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build partnerships as India’s bowlers applied consistent pressure. The standout performer with the ball for India was Kuldeep Yadav, who delivered a match-defining spell of 4 for 30 in his four overs.
Chasing 147, India did not have it entirely easy but kept the required rate under control. They reached the target in 19.4 overs, finishing at 150 for 5. Tilak Varma played a composed and match-winning knock of 69 not out off 53 balls, guiding the team home under pressure. For Pakistan, Faheem Ashraf was the pick of the bowlers, claiming 3 for 29 in his four overs and briefly raising hopes of a comeback.
India vs Pakistan in All Matches
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
| September 14, 2007 | India | Bowl Out | Durban |
| September 24, 2007 | India | 5 runs | Johannesburg |
| September 30, 2012 | India | 8 wickets | Colombo (RPS) |
| December 25, 2012 | Pakistan | 5 wickets | Bengaluru |
| December 28, 2012 | India | 11 runs | Ahmedabad |
| March 21, 2014 | India | 7 wickets | Mirpur |
| February 27, 2016 | India | 5 wickets | Mirpur |
| March 19, 2016 | India | 6 wickets | Eden Gardens |
| October 24, 2021 | Pakistan | 10 wickets | Dubai (DICS) |
| August 28, 2022 | India | 5 wickets | Dubai (DICS) |
| September 4, 2022 | Pakistan | 5 wickets | Dubai (DICS) |
| October 23, 2022 | India | 4 wickets | Melbourne |
| June 9, 2024 | India | 6 runs | New York |
| September 14, 2025 | India | 7 wickets | Dubai (DICS) |
| September 21, 2025 | India | 6 wickets | Dubai (DICS) |
| September 28, 2025 | India | 5 wickets | Dubai (DICS) |
