T20 World Cup: Memorable India vs Pakistan encounters

The India Pakistan opening clash in T20 WC 2021 will be held on 24 October.

By Arvind Kalyana Krishnan

Updated - 22 Oct 2021, 17:18 IST

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3) India vs Pakistan 2016 T20 WC Group Stage:

Virat Kohli. (Photo Source: Getty Images)

This is the most recent match between both teams in a WC game. After a big defeat against New Zealand, India were all set to face their rivals Pakistan. The match was at Eden Gardens Kolkata Kolkata where India hadn’t beaten Pakistan before this game.

After winning the toss and choosing to bowl, Pakistan got to 118/5 in 18 overs. It was a clinical performance by all the Indian bowlers. However, India faced a few hiccups towards the start of their innings with the bat.

They were reduced to 23-3 before the 5th over. However, Kohli kept his calm and scored an unbeaten 55. This ensured that India got their first win of the 2016 T20 WC.

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