

Historic! Team India Becomes Only Second Team After Pakistan to Create a Unique Record
At the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Team India made cricket history on their final league match of Asia Cup 2025 against Oman. India became only the second country to play 250 T20 Internationals, the other being the clients, Pakistan.
This highlights India’s supremacy and consistency in the shortest format of the game, backed by world-class performances of stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah, to the emergence of exciting young talent like Arshdeep Singh.
India’s T20I story: Looking at the stats from 250 games
Since their first T20I game in 2006, India has turned into a top cricket team. Their record over 250 games shows how good they’ve been:
- Games Played: 250
- Wins: 167
- Losses: 71
- No Results: 6
- Ties: 6
India wins about 67% of their matches, so they’ve been a good example for other teams.
Surya Kumar Yadav's Message to Oman Cricket Team 🗣️
— Richard Kettleborough (@RichKettle07) September 20, 2025
"You guys played better cricket today, even better than other two teams in this group, carry on this momentum and always remember what you guys have done today".
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Most T20Is Played by Teams
As team India reached the 250-match landmark, here’s how they stack up against other leading cricketing nations:
- Pakistan – 275
- India – 250
- New Zealand – 235
- West Indies – 228
- Sri Lanka – 212
This statistic not only reflects India’s longevity but also their active participation in shaping modern T20 cricket.
Also Read: India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Super Four: Date, Time, Squads & Live Streaming
Team India’s ICC T20I Ranking Dominance
Team India’s historic feat comes with another achievement: they continue to lead the ICC T20I Team Rankings with 15,988 points and a rating of 271.
- India – 15,988 points (Rating 271)
- Australia – 14,920 points (Rating 254)
- England – 14,801 points (Rating 252)
- New Zealand – 14,105 points (Rating 245)
- South Africa – 13,698 points (Rating 239)
The gap highlights India’s consistency and strength across all conditions.
Rohit Sharma: India’s One and Only T20I Scoring Machine
In terms of batting, Rohit Sharma is the heartbeat of India’s T20I success. Nicknamed the Hitman, he is India’s leading run-scorer:
- Rohit Sharma – 4,231 runs (159 matches, SR 140.89)
- Virat Kohli – 4,188 runs (125 matches, Avg 49.0)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 2,598 runs (83 matches)
- KL Rahul – 2,265 runs (72 matches)
- Hardik Pandya – 1,812 runs (114 matches)
While Kohli’s incredible consistency and Suryakumar’s 360-degree strokeplay add depth to India’s batting, both KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya provide the organization and the finishing ability.
Arshdeep Singh is making waves as India’s key bowler!
At only 26, Arshdeep Singh has become team India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is. His left-arm fast bowling, and his skill during the final overs, make him super valuable to the team.
Here’s a look at the top 5 T20I wicket-takers for India:
- Arshdeep Singh – 100 wickets (64 matches, Best 4/9)
- Yuzvendra Chahal – 96 wickets (80 matches)
- Hardik Pandya – 96 wickets (111 matches)
- Jasprit Bumrah – 92 wickets (72 matches)
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 90 wickets (87 matches)
- This list shows how India has great bowling choices with both young players and veterans, mixing spin, pace, and all-around skills.
Team India has once again confirmed its power in T20 format by being the second team after Pakistan to play 250 T20Is. The future of Team Indian T20 cricket has never been so bright as it is now with the current T20 giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli still shining, and the young guns like Arshdeep Singh setting the next generation on fire.
Team India’s record-breaking moment is a cognizance of the mammoth history of the format that they can’t be surpassed, as the Asia Cup 2025 keeps unfolding, and the T20 World Cup is getting closer.
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