“India-Pakistan matches have always been epic contests and this match-up promises fireworks both on and off the pitch. India National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Matches have always drawn massive attention from fans and media alike, highlighting the intensity and excitement of this historic rivalry.”
At the recent Asia Cup tournament, controversy reigned supreme with Indian players refusing to shake hands with Pakistanis during post-match presentations ceremonies and an unfortunate episode during one post match presentation ceremony itself.
| Date | Format / Tournament | Score (Pakistan) | Score (India) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2025 | T20I — 2025 Asia Cup Final | 146 all out (19.1 ov) (NDTV Sports) | 150/5 (19.4 ov) (NDTV Sports) | India won by 5 wickets (NDTV Sports) |
| 21 Sep 2025 | T20I — Asia Cup 2025 Super Four | 171/5 (20.0 ov) (Cricbuzz) | 174/4 (18.5 ov) (Cricbuzz) | India won by 6 wickets (Cricbuzz) |
| 14 Sep 2025 | T20I — Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage | 127/9 (20.0 ov) (myKhel) | 131/3 (15.5 ov) (myKhel) | India won by 7 wickets (myKhel) |
| 23 Feb 2025 | ODI — 2025 ICC Champions Trophy | 241 (49.4 overs) (Cricbuzz) | 244/4 (42.3 overs) (Cricbuzz) | India won by 6 wickets (Cricbuzz) |
| 09 Jun 2024 | T20I — 2024 ICC T20 World Cup | 113/7 (20 ov) (teammatchscorecard.com) | 119 (19 ov) (teammatchscorecard.com) | India won by 6 runs (teammatchscorecard.com) |
India vs. Pakistan
Following the 1999 India-Pakistan war, cricket between these arch-rivals was suspended temporarily. Thanks to former Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpaye’s peace initiative, both nations started playing One Day Internationals again.
Subsequently, both teams met again at the final of 2007 T20 World Cup; which India won. Since then, they have met sixteen times T20I format with India holding an edge in terms of head-to-head results 13-3.
India-Pakistan matches have always been exciting and fraught with controversy, which was clearly demonstrated at the recently concluded 2023 Asia Cup where both teams refused to shake hands and skipped out of its presentation ceremony following an altercation between their captains.
Rivalry between India and Pakistan is best-known for their high-scoring ODI matches and exciting T20 encounters. Yet there’s so much more to these games than just runs and wickets; fans from both sides come together with high stakes involved to create an atmosphere unlike any other contest imaginable. Here are some key aspects you should keep in mind when watching an India vs Pakistan contest:
T20Is: India has won more one-day internationals (ODIs) against Pakistan than they’ve lost; though Pakistan have claimed victory more often.
They’ve met 211 times ODI-wise; with India winning 88 victories and 80 for Pakistan. India have claimed victory in T20Is while winning 40 games themselves.
India and Pakistan have competed in 15 Test series, with India winning seven and Pakistan losing four. Both nations also participated in one-off tests as part of the Asian Test Championship tournament.
India and Pakistan’s ODI series has been extremely competitive, with India dominating most meetings over 161.
Both teams have met 161 times in total in ODIs; 52 have been won by Pakistan while only 28 were lost to India. Furthermore, six ODIs were played during Champions Trophy tournament with Pakistan winning three matches and India two.
T20:
India possess an elite squad capable of taking down Pakistan. Led by Rohit Sharma and featuring experienced players like Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah, India can emerge victorious.
For Pakistan however, Babar Azam’s leadership and bat will prove decisive while Mohammad Rizwan can contribute his all-round skills as an asset.
