India and Pakistan are longstanding rivals in cricket – a game with strong political-religious undertones that often brings out animosities between both nations – but despite any tensions they often come together over their passion for this timeless pastime. India National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Standings continue to reflect how closely fought and emotionally charged this rivalry remains across formats.
Team India and Pakistan have met numerous times during ODI and T20 World Cup tournaments as well as in the Asian Test Championship tournaments.
| Match No. | Date | Tournament | India Score | Pakistan Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Sep 2025 | Asia Cup 2025 – Final | 150/5 (19.4) | 146 (19.1) | India won by 5 wickets (hindi.mykhel.com) |
| 2 | 21 Sep 2025 | Asia Cup 2025 – Super Four | 174/4 (18.5) | 171/5 (20) | India won by 6 wickets (Times Now Navbharat) |
| 3 | 14 Sep 2025 | Asia Cup 2025 – Group Stage | 131/3 (15.5) | 127/9 (20) | India won by 7 wickets (hindi.mykhel.com) |
| 4 | 9 Jun 2024 | T20 International (Neutral) | 119 (20) | 113/7 (20) | India won by 6 runs |
| 5 | 23 Oct 2022 | T20 International (Neutral) | 160/6 (20) | 159/8 (20) | India won by 4 wickets |
India vs. Pakistan Test Series
India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the fiercest in sports history. Both countries are members of the International Cricket Council (ICC), an organisation responsible for organizing international cricket matches; both countries regularly compete against each other at major tournaments like ICC World Cup and T20 World Cup tournaments.
In 1932, Pakistan and India first played each other in a Test match held at Lahore and ended in a draw. Both teams at that time weren’t members of the International Cricket Council yet but competed as part of Imperial Cricket Conference; following partition of India however, Pakistan became independent and gained full membership of ICC in 1952.
After their first match, India and Pakistan established an intense rivalry that has since expanded significantly, featuring nine series between them; India winning six outright with Pakistan managing just three wins.
Following the Kargil War, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated significantly to such an extent that cricket was temporarily suspended between them. Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s peace initiative led to bilateral ties being restored again, and India toured Pakistan for several series of Test matches and ODIs during 2003.
Though tensions remain, both nations have expressed a willingness to play cricket again in future. In 2024, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced that an official clash would be played between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Bangladesh Cricket Board in Sri Lanka; this decision came following a high-level meeting among representatives of both boards in Lahore.
Although the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) decision was welcomed, it still leaves room for further conflict between Pakistan and India. ESPNcricinfo reports that the ICC asked Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for evidence that measures are being taken to alleviate force majeure circumstances and prevent cancellation of international cricket fixtures in Pakistan; additionally they requested confirmation as to whether PCB intends to invoke clause and whether they have authority from ICC mandate such a move.
India vs. Pakistan ODI Series
India-Pakistan One Day Internationals are some of the most memorable matches ever witnessed on cricket grounds worldwide. Over 211 games between them, Pakistan won 88 while India claimed 80 victories; both teams also competed in both ICC World Cup and T20 World Cup competitions, where India came out victorious seven times to Pakistan’s three wins.
India completed their most recent ODI series victory against Pakistan by winning both games 2-0 in Karachi. Both sides scored more than 300 runs during each match; however, Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha made history by successfully running chase for over 300 runs; this marks only the first time ever that this feat had ever been accomplished by any nation!
Indian cricket remains unrivaled in limited-overs format despite their disappointing showing at the Champions Trophy final. Their depth and resilience is unsurpassed and sets a standard that other teams strive to match. India not only managed to handle the pressure of being part of a final, but they produced some truly incredible innings – such as Hardik Pandya’s incredible hundred.
India boasts incredible batting depth, with enough players able to produce quality innings under any circumstance. This was evident during their semi-final against Pakistan where they managed to produce an enormous total even after losing two top-order batsmen early. India also managed to defend an unlikely small target in their final thanks to an exceptional middle order performance.
Even after an inauspicious start, Pakistan have the ability to become formidable forces. The key lies in focusing on improving overall squad quality while nurturing young talent – this will enable them to compete with top teams globally while also giving them confidence to win big tournaments – this may also prevent humiliations against India as many Pakistanis’ cricket DNA compels them to play against India! (Players like Shoaib Akther came into prominence due solely because he wanted to play against India!)
India vs. Pakistan T20I Series
India-Pakistan rivalry is an ongoing cultural and sporting phenomenon since Pakistan gained independence. Since independence, this rivalry has frequently become a source of contention between both nations; often taking religious-political forms (such as when workers of Hindu nationalist Shiv Sena dug up Wankhede Stadium pitch prior to an India-Pakistan cricket match in 1991); at other times relating more directly to issues like Kashmir or Kargil War.
Rivalry in cricket has spread to other forms, such as Twenty20 internationals (T20Is). T20I is a short form of the game compared to Test and ODI formats, comprising only 20 overs per side per innings; nevertheless, T20I remains one of the most intense and exciting formats around today.
India and Pakistan have met 21 times in T20Is, with India winning 16-7 on head-to-head scoring. Both sides have had some success against one another; both teams have won matches at various major tournaments, with India holding onto more ICC trophies overall including both ODI and T20 World Cup victories than Pakistan has.
India and Pakistan have competed against one another in numerous ICC tournaments outside T20Is. They met 17 times for Asia Cup matches with India winning nine. Also they faced off three times at Champions Trophy tournament, where each encounter ended with India coming out victorious.
At the start of 2017, Pakistan made several striking demands to the ICC, such as wanting a bilateral series with India. Although they would prefer not to clash, the governing body’s constitution permits it to take swift and decisive action when serious breaches of obligations occur.
Though tensions between India and Pakistan have recently flared up, both hope to meet in 2023 for a bilateral series. While the International Cricket Council is considering Pakistan’s request, India appears likely to boycott any event held outside its nation; although, depending on mutual agreement between both nations and ICC officials, another location could host this tournament.
India vs. Pakistan ICC World Cup
India and Pakistan’s World Cup match has received immense media coverage. Scheduled for February 15, it appears in jeopardy as Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced they would boycott due to security reasons – though no specific reasons were given by his government for their boycott announcement. Therefore, ICC have requested clarification from Pakistan Cricket Board within 24 hours regarding their position on this matter.
On Sunday in Lahore, an International Cricket Council delegation comprised of Imran Khawaja, Mohsin Naqvi of PCB and BCB president Aminul Islam met with Pakistan cricket authorities to discuss this matter. According to reports, their discussion proved fruitful and it’s anticipated that their board will now permit players to travel to Colombo for World Cup matches.
A meeting was quickly set up, with most BCB officials learning about it from receiving an announcement on WhatsApp group. Bulbul was on his way to Lahore for a late night meeting with an International Cricket Council delegation – it is understood that this decision to call a meeting was taken after it became evident that direct talks between ICC and Pakistani government weren’t likely to produce results.
India and Pakistan’s rivalry has long been defined by political and religious tension. For instance, workers affiliated with Shiv Sena political party dug up Wankhede Stadium pitch on the eve of an India-Pakistan Test match at Wankhede Stadium in 1991, forcing it to be cancelled. In order to try and break this deadlock, then Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee visited Pakistan for a series of Test matches and One Day Internationals between 1999 and 2001 but these visits were abandoned due to Kargil War tensions rekindling tensions and ultimately abandonment of these games series by all sides.
Since their World Cup match-up, Pakistan and Australia have played only a limited number of T20Is and no ODIs against each other. Their last significant international tournament clash came at the 2013 ICC Champions Trophy where they played to a 2-2 tie despite remaining fierce rivals; therefore their World Cup fixture should attract significant TV ratings.
