The Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 clash between India and Pakistan, scheduled for 21 September 2025 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, is already the most talked-about fixture of the tournament. As excitement builds, it is the perfect time to revisit some of the most memorable India vs Pakistan T20 International (T20I) encounters that have defined this historic rivalry.
1. 2007 T20 World Cup – Group Stage, Durban
The first T20I between India and Pakistan was played on 14 September 2007 in Durban. Both teams finished level — India 141/9 and Pakistan 141 all out. The game went into cricket’s first-ever bowl-out, which India won 3-0. Robin Uthappa (50) and Misbah-ul-Haq’s late surge made it unforgettable, but India’s composure in the bowl-out set the tone for their campaign.
2. 2007 T20 World Cup Final, Johannesburg
Just days later, the arch-rivals met again in the final on 24 September 2007. India set a target of 157, thanks to Gautam Gambhir’s 75. Pakistan came close but fell short at 152, losing by 5 runs. Joginder Sharma’s nerve in the last over and Irfan Pathan’s three wickets sealed the title for India under MS Dhoni’s captaincy. It remains one of the most iconic finals in cricket history.
3. 2016 T20 World Cup, Kolkata
At Eden Gardens, India outclassed Pakistan in a rain-reduced match of 18 overs per side. Pakistan posted 118/5, and Virat Kohli’s masterclass (55* off 37) guided India to a 6-wicket win with 13 balls to spare. The innings became one of Kohli’s most celebrated knocks in World Cup cricket, further intensifying the rivalry.
4. 2021 T20 World Cup, Dubai
On 24 October 2021, Pakistan finally broke their World Cup jinx against India, winning by 10 wickets. India managed 151/7, but Babar Azam (68*) and Mohammad Rizwan (79*) chased it down without losing a wicket. It was Pakistan’s most dominant performance in T20Is against India and a turning point in the rivalry.
5. 2022 Asia Cup, Dubai
In the group stage, India edged past Pakistan in a thriller. Pakistan scored 147, with Mohammad Rizwan top-scoring. India chased it in the final over, thanks to Hardik Pandya’s unbeaten 33 off 17 balls, including the winning six off Mohammad Nawaz. The victory became one of the closest finishes in Asia Cup T20 history.
6. 2018 Asia Cup Super 4, Dubai (ODI, not T20)
Although not a T20, this ODI clash deserves mention. On 23 September 2018, India chased down Pakistan’s 237 with ease, winning by 9 wickets. Rohit Sharma (111*) and Shikhar Dhawan (114) smashed centuries in an unbroken 210-run opening stand. Rohit was captain, and his leadership cemented India’s dominance in Asia Cup history.
7. 2024 T20 World Cup, New York
Played on 9 June 2024, this low-scoring thriller saw India post 119 after a batting collapse. Pakistan looked on course but were restricted to 113/7, giving India a 6-run win. Jasprit Bumrah’s deadly spell (3/14) was the difference. This was India’s first World Cup win in the USA and added another dramatic twist to the rivalry, adding another legendary Pakistan cricket collapse story
Conclusion
India vs Pakistan T20 matches are not just cricket — they are battles of nerves, pride, and national emotion. From bowl-outs and last-over finishes to emphatic wins, these encounters reflect everything that makes the rivalry legendary.
As the 2025 Asia Cup Super 4 showdown in Dubai approaches, fans can expect another clash filled with drama and history in the making. India carries experience and consistency, while Pakistan’s fearless young stars can upset anyone on their day.