India vs Pakistan Cricket Rivalry
The rivalry between India vs Pakistan cricket is a historic showdown that captivates millions of fans across borders. Beyond the cricket pitch, this intense contest holds cultural, political, and emotional significance, symbolizing the intricate relationship between the neighboring nations.
The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry began in 1952 with a five-match Test series during Pakistan’s tour of India. The hosts emerged victorious, winning the series 2-1.
India and Pakistan have played 204 international matches against each other. Pakistan won 88 times, India won 74, and 42 matches ended in draws or no results, making the rivalry highly competitive.
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head in Cricket (Test, ODI, T20)
India vs Pakistan in ICC Tournament(World Cup & Champions Trophy)
Ind vs Pak ACC tournaments
India vs Pakistan Cricket Records and Stats
Test Records
- Highest team inning total: Pakistan’s 699/5, was achieved in Lahore during the 1989-90 series.
- Lowest team inning total: India’s 106 runs, recorded during the 1952-53 series in Lucknow.
- Most wickets: Kapil Dev’s 99 wickets in 29 matches (avg. 30.12) are the most in India-Pakistan clashes.
- Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for the most runs scored in India vs Pak with a total of 3,484 runs in 64 matches against Pakistan.
- Highest runs in an inning: Virender Sehwag holds the record with 309 runs in an innings in the first Test of the 2003-04 series in Multan, Pakistan.
ODI Records
- Highest team inning total: India’s 356/2 in Sri Lanka(Asia Cup, 2023) is the highest ODI innings total.
- Lowest team inning total: India’s 79, recorded in Sialkot (1978-79) is the lowest recorded against Pakistan in ODIs.
- Most runs: Sachin Tendulkar holds the record with 2,526 runs in 67 innings, followed by Inzamam-ul-Haq (2,403 runs).
- Most Wickets: Javagal Srinath holds the record with a total of 60 wickets in 36 ODI matches against Pakistan.
- Highest runs in an inning: Sachin Tendulkar achieved 194 runs in 1998 during the Coca-Cola Champions Trophy in Sharjah, UAE.
More about India vs Pakistan ODI matches in detail.
T20 Records
- Highest team inning total: India’s 192/5, Ahmedabad in December 2012, is the highest team score in a T20I match between India vs Pakistan.
- Lowest team inning total: Pakistan’s 83 all out is the lowest score in a T20I match against India during the 2016 Asia Cup.
- Most runs: Virat Kohli with 311 runs holds the record for the most runs scored in matches between India and Pakistan.
- Highest runs in an inning: Virat Kohli’s 82 not out, scored in October 2022 during the 2022 ICC World Twenty20, is the highest individual score in T20Is between India and Pakistan.
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