While sport and politics inexplicably mix, this amalgamation is at an extreme level in contests involving India and Pakistan. Hopefully, the leap across the Palk Strait and into Sri Lanka, will soften the political edges even if sporting tension is high.
What happened the last time India and Pakistan played in T20 World Cup?
India and Pakistan last played in the T20 World Cup in the 2024 tournament in the USA during the group stages, where India defeated Pakistan by six runs.
India delivered a mediocre batting performance, with the opening duo of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma only scoring four and 13 runs respectively. Rishabh Pant scored 42 runs, the highest of the innings. Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf delivered impressive bowling figures, taking three wickets each which led to the Men in Blue being bowled out for 119 runs in 19 overs.
However, Pakistan was held off by India’s bowling, with Jasprit Bumrah claiming three dismissals to earn the title of Player of the Match as India claimed a six-run win.
Published on Feb 14, 2026
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