India vs Pakistan LIVE: 5 big records that can be achieved in blockbuster clash-India and Pakistan are all set to face each other in a high-intense match at Dubai International Stadium on October 24, Sunday. The two teams will lock horns against each other after a gap of two years since the last 50-over World Cup. With Babar Azam & Co chasing their only first victory against India in WC, we take a look at 5 big records that can be achieved in India’s T20 World Cup opening match. Follow T20 World Cup live updates on insidesport.in
India vs Pakistan LIVE: 5 big records that can be achieved in blockbuster clash
Virat Kohli
India captain Virat Kohli is on the verge of a special record when he takes on Pakistan in the T20 World Cup. Kohli, who is never dismissed by Pakistan in T20WC matches, needs 10 sixes to reach 100 sixes and 15 boundaries to complete 300 boundaries. He is already the highest run-scorer in the shortest format with 3159 runs in 90 T20 Internationals at a healthy average of 52.65. His strike rate in T20Is is equally good at 139.04. Meanwhile, he has amassed unbeaten 169 runs against Pakistan in T20 WC across three innings.
India vs Pakistan Records: Rohit Sharma
Batting
India vice-captain Rohit Sharma could also pip New Zealand opener Martin Guptill to become the second-highest run-scorer in T20Is. He is currently placed third in the list with Kohli and Guptill. Rohit has scored 2864 runs in 111 T20Is and lags behind Guptill by 75 runs. In terms of boundaries hit, the 33-year-old need to hit 5 fours to go past the Kiwi who has slammed 256 boundaries in his T20I career.
Fielding
When it comes to fielding, Rohit Sharma needs to take just one catch to complete 42—most catches by an Indian in T20Is. He is only one wicket away from Suresh Raina and Virat Kohli who took 42 catches each.
Jasprit Bumrah
India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah could become India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is. He needs just 4 wickets to equal Yuzvendra Chahal who is left out of the T20 World Cup. The latter has taken 63 wickets across 49 innings. Bumrah has taken 59 wickets in 50 matches at an impressive average of 6.66 rpo.
Pakistan
Babar Azam-led Pakistan can create history by breaking the jinx of losing against India in World Cup matches. He will look to change Pakistan’s fortunes when they play arch-rivals India on October 24.
India vs Pakistan LIVE: Head-to-Head records in ICC tournaments
- Pakistan is yet to beat India in any World Cup fixture.
- India leads Pakistan 6-1 in 8 T20 matches, including a tie.
- The record shows Pakistan will have an uphill task against Virat Kohli & Co. in the upcoming contest.
- The two neighbours had last met each other in the 2019 World Cup in Manchester in October 29.
| Tournament | Matches played | India won | Pakistan won | Draw/Tie/No result |
| World Cup | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Champions Trophy | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 17 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Match results | ||||||
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Margin | Ground | Match Date | |
| India | Pakistan | tie | India won Bowl out | Durban | Sep 14, 2007 | |
| India | Pakistan | India | 5 runs | Johannesburg | Sep 24, 2007 | |
| India | Pakistan | India | 8 wickets | Colombo (RPS) | Sep 30, 2012 | |
| India | Pakistan | India | 7 wickets | Dhaka | Mar 21, 2014 | |
| India | Pakistan | India | 6 wickets | Kolkata | Mar 19, 2016 | |
India vs Pakistan LIVE: 5 big records that can be achieved in blockbuster clash
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