Team India, under the leadership of captain Rohit Sharma, will clash with their arch-rivals Pakistan on June 9, in T20 World Cup 2024. Notably, it was Rohit's captaincy that led India to victory over Pakistan in the 2022 T20 World Cup, suggesting that Captain Rohit has a successful strategy against them.
However, another former Indian captain boasts an unmatched track record against Pakistan. MS Dhoni, who led the Indian team from 2007 to 2016, maintained a flawless record against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup for nine years. During his tenure, India faced Pakistan five times in the tournament and Dhoni never experienced defeat. Even 17 years later, his record stands undefeated.
This upcoming match not only anticipates another thrilling India versus Pakistan encounter but also brings into focus Rohit Sharma's prior success and MS Dhoni's legendary leadership in the T20 World Cup.
MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma have all captained Team India against Pakistan in T20 World Cups. While Virat Kohli led India to a loss in 2021, Rohit Sharma has a winning record, having guided India to victory in his only T20 World Cup match against Pakistan as captain in 2022.
Let's take a look at all the victories MS Dhoni notched against Pakistan in T20 World Cup as India captain:
T20 World Cup 2007: In the group stage match in South Africa, India tied with Pakistan and emerged victorious in a bowl-out.
T20 World Cup 2007: In the final match, Team India defeated Pakistan by 5 runs to lift the T20 World Cup trophy for the first time.
T20 World Cup 2012: In the Group 2 match, Team India defeated Pakistan by 8 wickets at the Colombo stadium.
T20 World Cup 2014: During the group stage match in Mirpur, Bangladesh, Team India crushed Pakistan by 7 wickets.
T20 World Cup 2016: In Kolkata's Eden Gardens, the Indian team played their last ICC event under Dhoni's captaincy. This time, India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets.
Stage set for another India vs Pakistan's rivalry in T20 World Cup 2024
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan match in the T20 World Cup 2024 will take place at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. While India is riding high on the victory in their opening match, Pakistan is reeling from a humiliating loss against the USA. This presents an excellent opportunity for Rohit Sharma to extend India's winning streak.
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