Team India’s T20 World Cup journey has been nothing short of spectacular, and ahead of the 2026 edition starting February 7, it’s worth revisiting a key stat: the Men in Blue have never tasted defeat against seven teams in the tournament’s history. This ironclad record highlights strategic mastery and execution under pressure.
From 2007 onwards, India has played 52 games, winning 35, losing 15, with one tie and one washout. That translates to a league-leading 70.58% win rate, ahead of South Africa’s 66.66% and Australia’s 63.82%.
The list of unbeaten opponents reads like a roster of rising challengers: Afghanistan (4-0), Bangladesh (5-0), Ireland (2-0), and one-win apiece over Namibia, Netherlands, USA, and Zimbabwe. These victories often came in high-stakes group stages, proving India’s depth against associate nations.
Pakistan remains a formidable adversary, but India leads 7-1 in eight meetings. South Africa has been tamed five times in seven tries. Yet, New Zealand (3-0 against) and Sri Lanka (2-0 against) represent the biggest hurdles, exposing areas where India must evolve.
With the World Cup opener looming, captain and coach will draw motivation from this perfect record. It not only bolsters morale but also sets a benchmark for aspiring cricketers worldwide, cementing India’s status as T20 pioneers.