The India-Pakistan rivalry is often regarded as the greatest showdown in cricket. When these two neighbouring nations meet on the field, the excitement extends far beyond the borders of India and Pakistan — fans across the globe tune in for this iconic clash. These teams typically face off during ICC and ACC tournaments, and the next highly anticipated battle is scheduled for September 14, when India and Pakistan meet again in the Asia Cup 2025. Since that inaugural edition, India and Pakistan have faced each other 19 times in the tournament so far — 16 times in ODIs and 3 times in T20Is. India currently leads the rivalry with 10 wins, while Pakistan has won 6 matches. Three matches have ended in a no-result.
Head to Head: In T20Is, Asia Cup: Total 3, India 2, Pakistan 1
1. India won by 5 wickets (2016 T20I Asia Cup)
India and Pakistan have faced each other in the Asia Cup T20I 3 times so far. In which India won 2 times while Pakistan won once. The First meeting was held between the two teams in the Asia Cup 2016, where India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets. In this Match, Pakistan were bowled out on just 83 runs. For India, Hardik Pandya took 3 wickets. In response, India also lost their first three wickets for just 8 runs, but after this, thanks to Virat Kohli’s 49, India successfully clinched the match.
2. India won by 5 wickets (2022 T20I Asia Cup Group Match)
The second meeting in the T20I Asia Cup between both teams was held in the 2022 Asia Cup group stage match. In this match, Thanks to Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s brilliant bowling (26/4), India bowled out Pakistan on 147 runs. In response, India won the thriller by 5 wickets with 2 balls in hand.
3. Pakistan won by 5 wickets (2022 T20I Asia Cup Super 4)
The two teams again clashed in the Super-4 stage, where Pakistan defeated India for the first time in the T20I Asia Cup. In this Match, India scored 181/4 in 20 overs after batting first. Virat Kohli scored 60 runs. In response, Thanks to Mohammad Rizwan’s 71 runs, Pakistan chased down the target with 5 wickets & 1 ball in hand.
Most Runs in T20 Asia Cup
- Virat Kohli (India) 429 Runs
For India, Virat Kohli is the leading run scorer. He scored 429 runs in 9 innings, including 1 Virat Kohli century and 3 fifties. He played with a remarkable average of 85.80. He went 4 times not out in the dressing room. With these runs, He is also in the top position in most runs in the T20I Asia Cup.
- Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) 281 Runs
For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan scored 281 runs in 6 innings. He played with an average of 56.20, including 3 half-centuries. He is currently behind only Virat Kohli in the Most runs in Asia Cup T20Is Tally.
Most Wickets in T20 Asia Cup
- B Kumar 13 wickets against Pakistan (2022)
For India, Bhuvneshwar Kumar took the most 13 wickets in the T20I Asia Cup. He is ALSO THE LEADING WICKET TAKER in the T20 Asia Cup. he took 13 wickets in 6 innings. His economy rate is 5.34. He is the only bowler who also took a five-wicket haul against Afghanistan in the 2022 Asia Cup.
- Shadab Khan 8 wickets against India (2022)
For Pakistan, Shadab Khan has the most wickets in the Asia CUP’s shorter format. He took 8 wickets in 5 innings with an economy rate of 6.05.
Best Team Performance & Highest Individual scores
- India 181/7 against Pakistan (2022), Virat Kohli 60 against Pakistan (2022)
- Pakistan 182/5 against India (2022), Mohammad Rizwan 71 against India (2022)
The Highest score of India and Pakistan was created in the same match. This was the Super-4 match of the Asia Cup 2022. The Indian Team scored 181 runs, thanks to Virat Kohli’s 60-run knock, including 4 fours and a six. IN response, Pakistan won the match by 5 wickets with 2 wickets in hand. For Pakistan, Mohammad Rizwan played 71 71-run innings, including 6 fours and 2 sixes.
Best Bowling Figures
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar 26/4 against Pakistan (2022)
In the 2022 Asia Cup group match, Bhuvneshwar Kumar just wrecked the Pakistani batting lineup, taking 4 wickets while conceding only 26 runs in his overs. Thanks to his brilliant bowling, India bowled out Pakistan for 147 runs only. India easily won the match by 5 wickets with 2 balls in hand.
- Mohammad Amir 18/3 against India (2016)
The first-ever Asia Cup T20I match between the two rival countries was held during the 2016 Asia Cup. In this Match, both teams’ bowlers shone. Firstly, Indian bowlers wrapped the Pakistani innings in just 83 runs. However, so far, we have witnessed one of the best bowling spells by Mohammad Amir, who took 3 wickets in his first 2 overs. He only conceded 8 runs in his 4 overs. But at the end, thanks to Virat’s 49 runs. India won the match by 5 wickets.
The India vs Pakistan clashes in the Asia Cup, especially in the T20 format, have produced unforgettable moments — from dramatic chases to high-pressure bowling spells. With both teams set to face off again on September 14, 2025, fans can expect another electrifying chapter in this historic rivalry.
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