GK Quiz on India vs Pakistan T20 Matches

The T20 cricket matches between India and Pakistan are among the most important and widely watched sporting events in the world. Whenever these two teams compete, the match attracts great public attention, strong emotions, and high expectations. 

Their experiences in ICC T20 World Cups have yielded several unforgettable performances, tight ends and record-breaking results. The two teams have, over the years, exhibited great prowess and the spirit of competition in this format.

This general knowledge (GK) questionnaire has been specially designed to help the reader understand their level of knowledge about some of the most important records, matches, and other significant accomplishments in the history of India vs Pakistan T20 cricket.

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Here is a 10 GK Quiz on India vs Pakistan T20 Matches

1. How many ICC Men’s T20 World Cup matches have India and Pakistan played against each other? (Before 2026 edition)

A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12

Answer: B) 8
Explanation: Before the 2026 tournament, India and Pakistan had already played against one another 8 times in ICC T20 World Cups. The ninth time they will be competing in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 will be on 15 February 2026.

2. What is India’s head-to-head win-loss record against Pakistan in T20 World Cups (before the 2026 edition)?

A) 7–1 in India’s favour
B) 6–2 in Pakistan’s favour
C) 5–3 in India’s favour
D) 4–4 tie

Answer: A) 7–1 in India’s favour
Explanation: At the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, they have played for the 8th time before the 2026 World Cup, and India has won 7 times out of the 8 times they have played against Pakistan, who have only won once at the 2021 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

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3. In which year did Pakistan record its first win over India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match?

A) 2007
B) 2012
C) 2016
D) 2021

Answer: D) 2021
Explanation: For the first time in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup history, Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in the 2021; this was their first win in this format of cricket against team India.

4. Which format was the first India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match decided by a bowl-out?

A) 2010 Group Stage
B) 2012 Semi-final
C) 2007 Round-robin
D) 2007 Group Stage

Answer: D) 2007 Group Stage
Explanation: In the 2007 T20 World Cup group stage, the match ended in a tie and was decided by a bowl-out, which India won.

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5. Which Indian player holds the record for the highest individual score against Pakistan in T20Is?

A) Suryakumar Yadav
B) Virat Kohli
C) Rohit Sharma
D) KL Rahul

Answer: B) Virat Kohli
Explanation: Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 82 is the highest individual score by an Indian against Pakistan in T20 internationals. 

6. Who was the winner of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Final in 2007 between India & Pakistan?

A) Pakistan
B) India
C) No result
D) Match tied

Answer: B) India
Explanation: India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs in the inaugural 2007 T20 World Cup final. 

7. Which of these events has never happened between India and Pakistan in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cups?

A) Match tied in regulation
B) Win by bowl-out
C) Win by 10 wickets
D) Super Over finish

Answer: D) Super Over finish
Explanation: Although the ties and bowl-outs have been witnessed in matches, the history of the Super Over in the India-Pakistan ICC T20 World Cup is yet to be witnessed.

8. In which year did Pakistan win their first ICC Men’s T20 World Cup against India?

A) 2007
B) 2012
C) 2016
D) 2021

Answer: D) 2021
Explanation: Pakistani cricket team won the T20 world cup against India in their first game in 2021 at Dubai after defeating India by 10 wickets in a strong performance.

9. Which Pakistani batter was dismissed in the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup final?

A) Shahid Afridi
B) Younis Khan
C) Misbah-ul-Haq
D) Shoaib Malik

Answer: C) Misbah-ul-Haq
Explanation: Misbah-ul-Haq made an attempt that would have seen him score a scoop shot on Joginder Sharma during the last over, but was caught, sealing the victory of India in the 2007 final.

10. Which Indian bowler defended 12 runs in the final over of the 2007 T20 World Cup final?

A) Harbhajan Singh
B) Zaheer Khan
C) Joginder Sharma
D) Irfan Pathan

Answer: C) Joginder Sharma
Explanation: It was a tense final over in the 2007 T20 World Cup final that was bowled by Joginder Sharma, who dismissed Misbah-ul-Haq, therefore ensuring the dramatic last-minute five-run win of India over Pakistan.