The India vs Pakistan rivalry is one of the biggest in world cricket, and the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo has witnessed one memorable T20 clash between the two teams. The iconic encounter came during the ICC World T20 2012, where India delivered a dominant performance to secure a convincing victory.
Here is a detailed look at the India vs Pakistan head-to-head record at this venue along with the full match summary and key performances.
IND vs PAK Record at R. Premadasa Stadium (T20Is)
| Matches Played | India Won | Pakistan Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
India have a perfect record against Pakistan at this venue in T20 Internationals.
Match Details – ICC World T20 2012
| Match | India vs Pakistan – Match 20 |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC World Twenty20 2012 |
| Date | 30 September 2012 |
| Venue | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| Toss | Pakistan won, opted to bat |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli |
Also see: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Pitch Report
Pakistan Innings Summary
Pakistan struggled to build partnerships after choosing to bat first and were bowled out for 128 runs in 19.4 overs.
| Top Scorers | Runs |
|---|---|
| Shoaib Malik | 28 (22) |
| Umar Akmal | 21 (18) |
| Mohammad Hafeez | 15 (28) |
| Shahid Afridi | 14 (12) |
Also see: India vs Pakistan T20 Head-to-Head
India Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Figures |
|---|---|
| Lakshmipathy Balaji | 3/22 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 2/16 |
| Yuvraj Singh | 2/16 |
| Irfan Pathan | 1 wicket |
| Virat Kohli | 1 wicket |
India’s disciplined bowling effort ensured Pakistan never gained momentum.
India Chase Summary
India chased the target comfortably, scoring 129/2 in 17 overs.
| Top Scorers | Runs |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 78* (61) |
| Virender Sehwag | 29 (24) |
| Yuvraj Singh | 19* (16) |
Gautam Gambhir was dismissed early, but Kohli’s calm and match-winning innings ensured there were no further problems.
Pakistan Bowling Highlights
| Bowler | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Shahid Afridi | 1 |
| Raza Hasan | 1 |
Key Match Highlights
- Pakistan were bowled out for 128 after losing wickets at regular intervals.
- India chased the target with 3 overs to spare.
- Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 78 played a crucial role in the victory.
- Lakshmipathy Balaji’s three-wicket spell set the tone for India’s dominance.
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IND vs PAK at R. Premadasa
| Category | Record |
|---|---|
| Highest Team Score | India – 129/2 |
| Lowest Team Score | Pakistan – 128 |
| Best Batting | Virat Kohli – 78* |
| Best Bowling | L. Balaji – 3/22 |
| Result Margin | India won by 8 wickets |
