Ind vs Pak T20 World Cup 2026: Has Pakistan Ever Beaten India? Here’s the Complete Record

The India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intensely followed matchups in global cricket, especially when it comes to the T20 World Cup . Fans love the drama, the tension, and the high stakes every time these two teams meet. But when you look at the India vs Pakistan World Cup record , one thing becomes clear: India has largely dominated. Still, Pakistan does have one win to its name in World Cup history.

Pakistan’s Only World Cup Win Against India

So has Pakistan ever beaten India in a World Cup? The answer is yes, once. For years, India had an unbeaten record against Pakistan in the ICC T20 World Cup. That streak was finally ended during the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup in Dubai. In that match, Pakistan chased down India’s total of 152 runs without losing a wicket, finishing at 152/0 in 17.5 overs. The win was powered by an exceptional opening partnership of 152 runs between Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. This emphatic victory marked the first time Pakistan had beaten India in any men’s World Cup match, in either the 50-over or T20 formats.

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup Head-to-Head

Looking at the head-to-head record in the T20 World Cup, India remains far ahead. Historically, India has won the majority of their T20 World Cup clashes with Pakistan. Across all T20 World Cup meetings, India leads comfortably with India 7 wins and Pakistan 1 win. Even when you broaden that to all bilateral T20 internationals, India’s advantage remains sizeable.

This long-standing dominance is why Pakistan’s solitary win in 2021 stood out so much. India had never lost a World Cup game to Pakistan before then, which added extra weight to Pakistan’s breakthrough.

Why the 2021 Win Was Significant

That 2021 result mattered for more than just the record book. India and Pakistan matches are always charged with emotion, pressure, and immense public interest. Breaking India’s unbeaten World Cup streak gave Pakistan huge confidence and showed how T20 cricket can be unpredictable. Pakistan’s openers took control early, batted smartly, and left India with little chance to gain the upper hand.

As the two cricket giants prepare to meet again in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scheduled for Feb 15 in Colombo, that 2021 victory will still be remembered. But history alone does not decide a match in T20 cricket. With so many variables in play current form, team combinations, and match conditions every India-Pakistan clash remains unpredictable. Still, that rare win by Pakistan serves as a reminder that even in a rivalry dominated by one side, surprises can happen.