Pakistan have a reputation for being a strong team in world cricket. It holds true when it comes to playing in the T20 World Cup.
They have been a persistent side in the tournament’s history, making it to knockouts in several editions. However, Pakistan’s unpredictable nature in the global T20 event has resulted in some remarkable victories and shocking defeats.
This article will look at Pakistan’s record in each T20 World Cup edition.
| Year | Edition Result | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Runner Up | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | Winner | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Semi-Final | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Semi-Final | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Super 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | Super 10 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Semi-Final | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Runner Up | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Group Stage | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2026 | Super 8 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
After a crushing defeat in the 2007 final, Pakistan bounced back stronger to lift their maiden T20 World Cup title in 2009. Younis Khan led Pakistan to victory, beating Sri Lanka in the final.
Pakistan have made it to the T20 World Cup knockouts six times, reaching the final and semi-final three times each. Thus far, they remain the only team to qualify for the knockouts six times.
Pakistan are one of the two teams that qualified for the knockout stages in four consecutive editions. The Men in Green reached knockouts in a row between 2007 and 2012.
Nine matches played by Pakistan in T20 World Cup knockouts are the most for any team.
Pakistan were involved in the only bowl out that took place in the T20 World Cup against India. After their 2007 group stage match ended in a tie, Pakistan lost in the bowl out to India by 3-0.
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