Four years ago today, Pakistan achieved one of the greatest moments in cricket history by defeating India in the T20 World Cup. The match ended with Pakistan winning by 10 wickets, which means they won without losing a single player while chasing India’s score.
This victory was especially meaningful because Pakistan had never beaten India in a World Cup match before. For years, Indian teams had dominated their encounters in World Cup tournaments, creating what many called Pakistan’s “World Cup jinx” against India. This losing streak had become a source of frustration for Pakistani cricket fans.
The heroes of this historic match were Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan. Together, they formed an unbeaten partnership, meaning both players stayed at the crease without getting out throughout Pakistan’s entire innings. They calmly and confidently chased down India’s total, hitting the required runs without giving India any chance to take a wicket.
The performance was remarkable not just for breaking the World Cup losing streak, but for the dominant way Pakistan won. A 10-wicket victory is rare in international cricket and shows complete control over the game.
This match remains unforgettable for Pakistani cricket fans. It proved that Pakistan could compete with and defeat India on cricket’s biggest stage. The partnership between Babar and Rizwan that day is now permanently recorded in cricket history books.
The victory boosted Pakistan’s confidence in the tournament and gave millions of fans a moment of pure joy and celebration that they still remember fondly today.
