IND vs PAK: Team India will lock horns with Pakistan in the Match 19 of T20 World Cup 2024. The highly-anticipated match will kick off on June 9, Sunday at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

The adrenaline rush when India and Pakistan face each other in cricket is unparalleled. History tells us that the atmosphere has always been electric, both on and off the field. It is no secret that the fans from both countries are glued to their screens.

It is one such encounter where the cricketers of both teams feel the weight of national pride as every four, six, wicket, and catch is celebrated with immense passion. Let's stroll at the three close encounters between India and Pakistan in T20 World Cup history.

1. When MS Dhoni & Co defied the odds in T20 World Cup 2007 final

It was one heck of a feeling during the finishing moments of the T20 World Cup 2007 final between India and Pakistan as it kept the fans on the edge of their seats. As the game neared its end, the excitement and tension were at an all-time high.

With Misbah-ul-Haq on strike and just one wicket in hand, the game could have gone either way. Pakistan required 13 runs to win off the last over. Misbah struck a magnificent six off Joginder Sharma to reduce the equation, which sent a wave of anxiety among Indian fans and strong hope among Pakistani supporters.

Nevertheless, Misbah tried to play a scoop shot over fine leg but Sreesanth took a catch in his safe pair of hands. India beat Pakistan by 5 runs at Johannesburg to win the inaugural edition of the World Cup.

2. When an electrifying game ended in a tie

During the group stage match of T20 World Cup 2007 between India and Pakistan in Durban, there were plenty of twists and turns in the fag end of Pakistan's innings. Batting first, India set up a target of 142.

Mohammad Asif was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan as he registered 4/18. In response, Pakistan's top-order collapsed, courtesy of impressive bowling spells from Irfan Pathan, Ajit Agarkar and RP Singh.

Pakistan required 12 runs off the last over and with Misbah-ul-Haq at the crease and four wickets in hand, Pakistan were expecting to pull off the deal but they came close before they fell short of the target. The game ended in a pulsating tie as the game was dragged to the bowl-out, which India won with ease.

3. Virat Kohli anchored the innings but Ravichandran Ashwin pulls the trigger

The Men in Blue produced another moment of magic, brilliance and team effort in the T20 World Cup encounter against Pakistan in the group stage match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition, which India won by four wickets. Batting first, Pakistan set up a target of 160 at the MCG.

Virat Kohli was the pick of the batters for India as he single-handedly took on Pakistan's bowling attack by playing a sensible brand of cricket. Kohli struck two consecutive sixes off Haris Rauf in the last two balls of the penultimate over, which well and truly brought India into the game.