Shocking Stats Reveal Pakistan's Awful T20I Record Against Top Teams

Pakistan cricket team’s struggles in T20I cricket against powerhouses continue to deepen after Salman Ali Agha’s men suffered a humiliating defeat to South Africa in the first match of the three-game series in Rawalpindi.

Questions are being asked about the Men in Green’s inability to deliver against elite opposition, which remains one of the biggest talking points in world cricket. The team’s record against top-ranked sides is starting to paint a worrying picture for fans and selectors alike.

With a packed international calendar approaching ahead of the T20 World Cup, Pakistan cricket team’s form is not painting a promising picture of their chances to compete with the modern teams of the world.

According to the stats, Pakistan have consistently found themselves on the losing end against major teams like India, Australia, England, South Africa, and New Zealand — a trend that raises serious questions about the team’s preparation, adaptability, and mentality in crunch matches against established nations.

Pakistan Cricket Team’s Recent T20I Record (Against Powerhouses):

Opponent Matches Played Wins Losses India 5 0 5 Australia 7 0 7 England 5 0 5 South Africa 3 0 3 New Zealand 5 1 4

In 25 games played against these five teams, Pakistan have won just once — an alarming stat for any side, let alone one that was once considered among the best in the format. It’s a stat that underscores how far Pakistan have fallen since their peak under Babar Azam in 2021–22.

Pakistan cricket team’s recent wins have come against teams like Sri Lanka, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, which further highlights the gap in performance against top-tier opposition. With the T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, Pakistan will need more than just talent — they’ll need structure, clarity, and the ability to handle pressure against quality sides.

Constant changes in coaching and captaincy has not helped either, but as it stands, the numbers don’t lie. Pakistan aren’t just losing matches, they’re losing their grip on the format that once made them feared around the world.

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