India vs Pakistan, T20 World Cup 2024: stats wrap, records and more

On Sunday, India successfully defended a total of 119 against Pakistan, marking the joint-lowest total ever defended in a Men’s T20 World Cup. This feat ties with Sri Lanka’s successful defense of 119 against New Zealand in the 2014 edition. Here are the key statistics and highlights from this thrilling encounter.

1. India’s lowest defended total

India’s defense of 119 is not only remarkable in the context of T20 World Cup history but also represents the lowest target India has successfully defended in a full 20-over game in men’s T20Is. The previous lowest was 139 against Zimbabwe in Harare in 2016. For Pakistan, this 120 total is the second-lowest target they have failed to chase, with the lowest being 119 against Zimbabwe in 2021.

1. 119 – vs Pakistan at New York, 2024

2. 139/6 – vs Zimbabwe at Harare, 2016

3. 144/8 – vs England at Nagpur, 2017

4. 146/7 – vs Bangladesh at Bangalore, 2016

5. 152/6 – vs South Africa at Colombo, 2012

2. Head-to-Head dominance

India’s victory extends their head-to-head record against Pakistan in Men’s T20 World Cups to an impressive 7-1. This includes one win via bowl-out in 2007. Pakistan’s only victory against India came in the 2021 edition in Dubai. India’s seven wins against Pakistan are the most any team has achieved against a single opponent in Men’s T20 World Cups. In comparison, Pakistan has a perfect record of six wins against Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka has won six out of eight games against the West Indies.

3. Unprecedented collapse by Pakistan

Pakistan failed to chase down 48 runs in the last eight overs (13-20), despite having eight wickets in hand. This is the fewest runs any Full Member team has failed to score in the final eight overs with eight or more wickets in hand in a men’s T20I (where ball-by-ball data is available). The previous lowest was 52 runs by Australia against England in 2020 while chasing 163 from 111 for 1. Afghanistan also failed to chase 52 against Ireland in 2020, finishing with 142 to tie the game but losing in the Super Over.

4. Instances of winning after being bowled out

This match marks the sixth instance of a team winning after being bowled out while batting first in the Men’s T20 World Cup. The 19 overs India batted before getting bowled out are the fewest among these six instances. It is also the first time India has won a T20I after being bowled out while batting first.

5. Toss and match outcome

Interestingly, in the last eight Men’s T20Is between India and Pakistan since the start of 2014, the toss-winning team has chosen to bowl each time. The toss-winning team won seven out of these eight matches, with the only exception being Sunday’s match in New York.

6. Notable firsts and records

This is the first time India won a men’s T20I despite being all out. Two Indian players, Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah, were out for golden ducks in a T20 World Cup match for the first time.

Hardik Pandya has consistently delivered impressive performances against Pakistan in T20 Internationals. In 6 innings, he has taken 13 wickets at an exceptional average of 12.00. His strike rate of 9.9 and economy rate of 7.25 underscore his effectiveness and ability to make significant breakthroughs, making him a crucial asset for India in these high-stakes encounters.

7. Virat Kohli’s struggles

Virat Kohli had a rare off day, contributing only 4 runs from 3 balls. This match marks the first time India won a men’s T20 World Cup match despite Kohli not top-scoring since his T20I debut. Previously, Kohli was the top-scorer in all India-Pakistan T20 World Cup matches:

• 2012: 78*
• 2014: 36*
• 2016: 55*
• 2021: 57
• 2022: 82*

Kohli’s recent performances in the USA have also been below his usual standards:

• 16(9) vs WI
• 19(29) vs WI
• 28(23) vs WI
• 1(5) vs IRE
• 4(3) vs PAK

This gives him an average of 13.60 and a strike rate of 98.55 in the USA.

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This historic win against Pakistan is a testament to India’s resilience and strategic acumen in T20 cricket. Despite several challenges and unique records, the team managed to defend a modest total, continuing their dominance over their arch-rivals in the T20 World Cup.