India and Pakistan first squared off in a T20I back in 2007 at the inaugural World T20 which turned out to be a nailbiter. It ended in a tie, but India won the bowl out en route to becoming the champions. The two teams have though met just 13 times in T20Is with 11 of these coming in ICC or Asian competitions. India have dominated these clashes – winning 9, losing 3 and one ending in a tie. Ahead of their 14th T20I meeting, set to take place at the Asia Cup 2025 in Dubai, let’s have a look at the head-to-head records between these two teams in the format.
Most Runs: Virat Kohli has scored the most runs in India-Pakistan T20Is. In 11 innings of which he remained not out four times, the batting maestro racked up 492 runs at an outstanding average of 70.28. (AFP Photo)
Most Wickets: Hardik Pandya has taken the most number of wickets in India-Pakistan T20Is. The fast-bowling allrounder has snapped up 13 scalps in six innings while averaging 12. (AFP Photo)
Highest Individual Score: Virat Kohli’s iconic 82* during the 2022 T20 World Cup group match is the highest individual score in India-Pakistan T20Is. (AFP Photo)
Best Bowling Figures: As many as three bowlers including Mohammad Asif, Umar Gul and Bhuvneshwar Kumar have taken a four-wicket haul in India-Pakistan T20Is. The record for the best bowling figures in these matches is held by Asif with 4/18 in Durban, (AFP Photo)
Most Catches: Suresh Raina holds the record for most catches (by a non-wicketkeeper) in India-Pakistan T20Is. He took seven catches in six matches including three in a single game. (AFP Photo)
Most 50s (and more): This record also belongs to batting superstar Virat Kohli. In 11 innings, he peeled off as many as five half-centuries. (AFP Photo)
Most Sixes: Virat Kohli has hit the most number of sixes – 11 – in India-Pakistan T20Is in 11 innings. The next best – 9 sixes in 8 innings- is by the legendary Yuvraj Singh. The record for the most sixes in an innings between when these two teams have met in a T20I belongs to Yuvraj when he belted 7 sixes during Ahmedabad T20I of 2012. (AFP Photo)
Most Ducks: This is a record nobody wants. As many as three players jointly hold the record for most ducks in India-Pakistan T20Is including Gautam Gambhir (5 innings), Hardik Pandya (6 innings) and Rohit Sharma (11 innings). (AFP Photo)
Largest Victory Margin: Pakistan holds the record for biggest win (by wickets) having won at the 2021 T20 World Cup by 10 wickets. India hold the record for the biggest win (by run margin) beating Pakistan by 11 runs in Ahmedabad. (AFP Photo)
Highest Team Total: India’s 192/5 during a T20I against Pakistan in Ahmedabad in December 2012 is the highest total between these two teams in the format. (AFP Photo)
Most Wins By A Captain: The legendary MS Dhoni has won the most T20Is as India captain against Pakistan. He won 7 of the eight matches he led in including one via bowl out. (AFP Photo)
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