The 2016 World T20 began on March 8th but as far as Indians are concerned, it will begin on 19th March - the day we take on arch-rivals, Pakistan. For most of them, a victory against the neighbours is as good as winning the Cup. And when it comes to World Cups, India have a 10-0 record over Pakistan who have never beaten the Men in Blue in a World Cup match, be it ODI or T20. So if you are done mourning about the team's loss to New Zealand in the opening game, take a look at the past World Cup battles where India prevailed. ODI World Cup 1992, Group Match, Sydney A 19-year-old Sachin Tendulkar scored an unbeaten 54. The era of sledging began with this match, when Javed Miandad imitated Kiran More after his over-optimistic appeal. But More had the last laugh.

2012 World T20, Group Match, Colombo

Virat Kohli steered the chase single-handedly with his knock of 78.

Pakistan's batsmen tried too hard and couldn't handle the pressure, posting a low total of just 128 runs. India desperately needed this win to keep their hopes alive, and they delivered.

T20 World Cup 2014, Group Match, Dhaka

Pakistan managed to add just 2 more runs to their total as compared to the last World Cup meeting.

Amit Mishra was adjudged the Man of the Match for taking two crucial wickets in this thriller. And Kohli along with Suresh Raina chased down the target of 131 by doing what he's best at.