India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Stats

The most-awaited clash between India and Pakistan will take centre stage when the T20 World Cup 2022 kicks off in October. The two nations are set to add the latest chapter in their rivalry on October 23, a day after the Super 12 stage begins.

India vs Pakistan matches are always intense, but major tournaments have higher stakes. The two have faced each other thrice in the T20 World Cup, with both teams winning once and one match finishing in a tie. Both teams have won the premier title once. India won the inaugural event in 2007 and Pakistan won the next year in 2009,

The latest India vs Pakistan contest is around the corner, and passionate fans and bookmakers are counting down the days. We have put together a stats guide to help you keep track of the odds and help you succeed in cricket betting sites.

India vs Pakistan T20 Records

Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets at the T20 World Cup in UAE last year. India bounced back and outclassed Pakistan by 5 wickets during their group stage encounter in Asia Cup T20 recently. However, Pakistan again reversed the result within a week and defeated India by 5 wickets to deny them a place in the Asia Cup final.

At the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup, the first meeting between the two teams resulted in a tie, with India taking the points through a bowl-out. In the final, India won by 5 runs to win the title.

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India-Pakistan matches are full of twists and turns. But knowing the records and stats can work in your favour. Focus on the tips and predictions to get that crucial edge before placing a bet. The odds can be in your favour, provided you get them right.

India vs Pakistan Team Stats in T20 World Cup

The arch-rivals have faced each other 11 times in T20 Internationals. India has won 7 of these matches while Pakistan has won three, with one game ending in a tie.

India famously beat Pakistan in the final of the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. In the last edition, Pakistan thumped India by 10 wickets. In the recently-concluded Asia Cup 2022, the two teams traded wins.

Top Batsmen

Virat Kohli rules the charts when it comes to scoring runs. In India vs Pakistan T20Is, Kohli scored 406 runs. His score of 78* is the highest by an Indian batsman in T20 cricket against Pakistan.

Mohammad Rizwan is Pakistan’s top scorer against India. The wicketkeeper-batsman scored 193 against India with the highest score of 79* and an average of 96.5.

Top Bowlers

Umar Gul led the charts in India vs Pakistan T20Is, taking 11 wickets. The best bowling performance, however, belonged to Mohammad Asif who took four for 18 runs.

For India, Bhuvneshawar Kumar holds the most wickets and best bowling figures against Pakistan. The seamer has taken 10 wickets and has the best figures of 4 wickets for 26 runs.

India squad for T20 World Cup

India showed faith in Arshdeep Singh after the young bowler was under fire for a dropped catch against Pakistan at the Asia Cup. He will share the death over duties with wily medium-pacer Harshal Patel and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Axar Patel has been roped in as a replacement for injured Ravindra Jadeja.

Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh.

Pakistan squad for T20 World Cup

Captain Babar Azam roared back to form with a sensational century against England. Pakistan Cricket Board continued to show faith in Naseem Shah after his impressive show with the new ball in Asia Cup.

Star batsman Fakhar Zaman fell out of favour after an indifferent Asia Cup campaign and was replaced by Test opener Shan Masood. The veteran Shoaib Malik could not secure his place in the team despite having the backing of many ex-cricketers in Pakistan.

Squad: Babar Azam (c), Shadab Khan, Asif Ali, Haider Ali, Haris Rauf, Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shan Masood, Usman Qadir.

Players to watch out for

India

Suryakumar Yadav

Ever since his debut in March 2021, he is the top-scoring batter for India in the T20 format. He is arguably the finest 360-degree batsman in India. The 117-run masterclass against England was something in the waiting. Surya has a stunning strike rate of 177.51 in the 23 matches he has played since his debut.

Pakistan

Shaheen Afridi

The central figure in Pakistan’s bowling line-up, Afridi took the most wickets (20) in PSL this year. The left-arm fast bowler kick-started India’s downfall in the T20 World Cup last year, dismissing Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul.