India vs Pakistan is the biggest contest in world cricket. Fans from across the world eagerly wait for this intense rivalry.
While India and Pakistan don’t engage at a bilateral level, their fixtures in multi-nation tournaments always attract a lot of viewers. And some of their best contests have also come in such competitions.
With everything at stake, India and Pakistan always play in a tense environment. The pressure is sky-high, but the India-Pakistan clash never disappoints.
And the rivalry dates back to 1952, when India and Pakistan first played each other. Since then, both sides have met several times, with Pakistan maintaining overall dominance.
But India take the lead when it comes to ICC events. They have won 18 of their 22 ICC contests, including the final of the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Even in the Asia Cup, the Men in Blue maintain a lead of 2-1. And they would like to extend it further in the Asia Cup 2025. Both sides are set to play on September 14, 2025, in Dubai.
This article will look at the head-to-head record between India and Pakistan, along with stats and memorable highlights.
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India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team (2025)
| Role | India | Pakistan |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | Suryakumar Yadav | Salman Ali Agha |
| Batter | Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh | Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub |
| All-Rounders | Axar Patel, Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma | Salman Ali Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz |
| Wicketkeeper | Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma | Mohammad Haris |
| Bowlers | Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh | Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem |
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record Timeline
| Format | Matches | IND Won | PAK Won | Tied | Draw | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 59 | 9 | 12 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| ODI | 136 | 58 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| T20I | 13 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Notable Records and Highlights
Test Matches
- Pakistan maintain a lead over India in Tests (12-9).
- First Test in 1952: India won by an innings and 70 runs.
- Pakistan bounced back in the second Test, winning by an innings and 43 runs.
- First series victory: for India in 1952, Pakistan’s wait ends in 1978.
- Top run-scorer: Javed Miandad leads the chart with 2228 runs.
- Kapil Dev has 99 wickets in Tests vs all teams combined, not just vs Pakistan.
- Top wicket-takers in IND vs PAK Tests are:
- Anil Kumble (81 wickets)
- BS Chandrasekhar (63)
- Wasim Akram (45 vs IND)
- Memorable hat-trick: Irfan Pathan takes a first-over hat-trick in the 2006 Karachi Test.
ODI Matches
- Pakistan are miles ahead of India in ODIs (73-58).
- First ODI in 1978: India won by four runs.
- First series victory: Pakistan claimed the maiden series in 1978; India managed theirs in 1983.
- Top run-scorer: Sachin Tendulkar sits at the top with 2526 runs.
- Top wicket-taker: Wasim Akram tops the list with 60 wickets.
- Heated face-off: Venkatesh Prasad and Aamer Sohail’s heated exchange in the 1996 World Cup.
- India hold the upper hand in Asia Cup history, winning 9 of the 15 ODI meetings and 3 of 4 T20I meetings against Pakistan.
T20I Matches
- India keep an upper hand over Pakistan in T20Is (10-3).
- First T20I in 2007: India-Pakistan played out a tied game; India won by bowl-out method (3-0).
- Top run-scorer: Virat Kohli leads the run chart with 492 runs.
- Top wicket-taker: Hardik Pandya leads with 13 wickets.
- Final heist: India defeated Pakistan in the 2007 T20 World Cup final.
- Kohli mania: Kohli blasts an unbeaten 82 to pull off a memorable win in the 2022 T20 World Cup.
India hold the upper hand in Asia Cup history, winning 9 of the 15 ODI meetings and 2 of 3 T20I matches against Pakistan.
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Top Players in IND vs PAK Rivalry
Batting: Sachin Tendulkar, Javed Miandad, Virat Kohli, Sunil Gavaskar
Bowling: Kapil Dev, Imran Khan, Wasim Akram, Anil Kumble
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Upcoming Schedule (Asia Cup 2025)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2025 | India vs Pakistan, Match 6, Group A | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025 – Broadcasting and Live Streaming Info
Telecast: Sony Sports Network
Live Stream: Sony Liv and FanCode
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India vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup is always one of the most-watched games in world cricket. With India leading the head-to-head record in both ODIs and T20Is, they will look to continue their dominance, while Pakistan will aim to turn the tables and level the rivalry. The upcoming clash on September 14, 2025, in Dubai promises high drama, pressure, and unforgettable moments for fans on both sides of the border.
