India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup History: All You Need To Know

India vs Pakistan, the mother of all rivalries in world cricket, is back in action in a T20 World Cup fixture, and this time it's New York hosting the highly-anticipated game of cricket. The two sub-continent heavyweights share some unforgettable tales of rivalry in cricket, more so in the shortest format, with one of the most memorable games being the 2007 T20 World Cup final in Johannesburg, where the Indian cricket team emerged victorious under talismanic captain MS Dhoni. Their recent meeting in T20 internationals was at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in the T20 World Cup 2022 which witnessed one of the best run chases in the history of the game, where Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82-run knock guided India to a thrilling last-ball victory.

This year, both sides are entering the contest on the back of contrasting results. The Rohit Sharma-led India have started their campaign on a high after defeating Ireland by eight wickets. A lethal bowling unit led by Jasprit Bumrah bowled out Paul Stirling's Ireland for 96. Chasing a below-par total, skipper Rohit (52) and Rishabh Pant (36*) fired on all cylinders to bag two crucial points from the game.

Meanwhile, Babar Azam's Pakistan were humbled by co-hosts, the United States in their tournament opener. The Men in Green posted a fighting total of 159, but it wasn't enough to cross the line as the USA equalled it in the final ball of the match to take it to a Super Over.

The USA later held their nerves in the Super Over and handed Pakistan a shocking defeat by five runs.

However, It will be intriguing to watch who will have the upper hand when India face Pakistan at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York on Sunday. With that in mind, let's have a look