Statistical breakdown of India’s first loss to Pakistan in World Cups

Babar Azam-led Pakistan galloped to a dominant 10-wicket victory over India in the T20 World Cup at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. The victory has tarnished India’s unblemished record against its neighbours in World Cups. 

While Rizwan notched 79 from 54, Azam scored 68 from 52 deliveries as the openers alone chased down the 152-run target without breaking a sweat, registering Pakistan’s first-ever 10-wicket win in T20 World Cup history. 

Before the game, India enjoyed a 12-0 record against its arch-rival since their first meeting in 1992. 

India’s record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups:

In the 50-over World Cups, India still remain undefeated with a 7-0 record, which started in 1992. The most recent victory came in World Cup 2019 when Virat Kohli and his men defeated Pakistan by 80 runs in Manchester.

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1992 – India beat Pakistan by 43 runs in Sydney

1996 – India beat Pakistan by 39 runs in Bengaluru

1999 – India beat Pakistan by 47 runs in Manchester

2003 – India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in Centurion

2011 – India beat Pakistan by 27 runs in Mohali

2015 – India beat Pakistan by 76 runs in Adelaide

2019 – India beat Pakistan by 89 runs in Manchester

India’s record against Pakistan in T20I World Cups:

Meanwhile, after tonight’s loss, the Men in Blues’ record against the Pakistan side have dropped to 5-1. Although still quite amazing, India will be disappointed by their performance after coming out bat first.

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2007 – India beat Pakistan via bowl out in Durban

2007 – India beat Pakistan by five runs in Johannesburg (Final)

2012 – India beat Pakistan by 8 wickets in Colombo

2014 – India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Dhaka

2016 – India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in Kolkata

2021 – Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in Dubai