The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry has produced countless high-pressure clashes, and the shortest format has been no different. While fans usually expect fireworks, several encounters have seen one side crumble under pressure, producing some of the lowest totals in T20I history between the two teams.
Pakistan’s lowest: 83 in Mirpur (2016)
The lowest score in India vs Pakistan T20Is came during the Asia Cup 2016 in Mirpur. Pakistan were bundled out for just 83 runs in 17.3 overs, with India’s bowlers led by Hardik Pandya ripping through the lineup. India chased the target comfortably, winning by 5 wickets.
Other low totals by Pakistan
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113/7 in New York (2024): Despite batting the full 20 overs, Pakistan struggled to score freely, losing by 6 runs in a close contest.
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128 all out in Colombo (2012): During the 2012 World T20, Pakistan failed to put up a fight as India chased the total down easily.
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130/7 in Mirpur (2014): Another Asia Cup game where India’s bowlers dictated terms.
India’s struggles too
India have also faltered under pressure against Pakistan. Their lowest came in New York, 2024, when they were dismissed for 119 in 19 overs but still managed to pull off a win thanks to their bowlers.
Another instance was in Bengaluru, 2012, when India managed only 133/9 in 20 overs and went down to Pakistan.
Historic ties and low-scoring thrillers
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The 2007 T20 World Cup group stage in Durban produced a rare tie, with both teams ending on 141 runs. India won the bowl-out that followed.
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In Dubai, during the 2022 Asia Cup, Pakistan were bowled out for 147 in 19.5 overs, losing yet again.
The pattern in the rivalry
The data shows that low scores are not uncommon when these two cricketing giants clash. Pressure, pitch conditions, and high-quality bowling attacks often dictate terms, leading to collapses. Pakistan, however, feature more frequently in the list of lowest totals, underlining India’s dominance in T20 World Cup and Asia Cup meetings.
