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. They will aim to continue this dominance in the Asia Cup 2025. Both sides are set to play on September 21, 2025, in Dubai during the Super Four stage.
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 | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
- Top wicket-takers in IND vs PAK Tests include Anil Kumble (81 wickets), BS Chandrasekhar (63), and Wasim Akram (45 vs IND).
- Memorable hat-trick: Irfan Pathan took a first-over hat-trick in the 2006 Karachi Test.
ODI Matches
- Pakistan are ahead of India in overall ODIs (73-58).
- First ODI in 1978: India won by four runs.
- First series victory: Pakistan in 1978; India managed theirs in 1983.
- Top run-scorer: Sachin Tendulkar with 2526 runs.
- Top wicket-taker: Wasim Akram with 60 wickets.
- Iconic clash: Venkatesh Prasad vs Aamer Sohail in 1996 World Cup.
- In Asia Cup history: India lead 9-6 in ODIs and 2-1 in T20Is.
T20I Matches
- India lead Pakistan in T20Is (12-3).
- First T20I in 2007: India won via bowl-out after a tie.
- Top run-scorer: Virat Kohli with 492 runs.
- Top wicket-taker: Hardik Pandya with 13 wickets.
- Final heist: India won the 2007 T20 World Cup final vs Pakistan.
- Kohli special: unbeaten 82* in 2022 T20 World Cup vs Pakistan.
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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India National Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Cricket Team Standings (Asia Cup 2025 Super Four)
Super Four Points Table (Final Standings):
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | +0.913 | Qualified |
| Pakistan (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.329 | Qualified |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -0.831 | Eliminated |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -0.418 | Eliminated |
Road to the Final
India and Pakistan have once again stamped their dominance in the Asia Cup 2025 Super Four stage, finishing as the top two teams. India were unbeaten, showcasing their all-round strength, while Pakistan sealed their place with two crucial victories.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh fought hard but fell short, bowing out of the competition.
The Grand Finale – September 28, Dubai
With the stage now set, it’s the India vs Pakistan Final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The clash begins at 6:00 PM IST (2:30 PM GMT / 6:30 PM Local Time).
This will be the first-ever India vs Pakistan Asia Cup final, making it one of the most historic encounters in the tournament’s history. Fans around the globe are gearing up for a high-voltage contest filled with drama, skill, and unforgettable cricketing moments.
Upcoming Schedule (Asia Cup 2025 Super Four)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
| September 21, 2025 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
| September 23, 2025 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| September 24, 2025 | India vs Bangladesh | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
| September 25, 2025 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
| September 26, 2025 | India vs Sri Lanka | Dubai (DICS) | 8:00 PM |
| September 28, 2025 | Final | 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. The upcoming clash on September 21, 2025, in Dubai promises high drama, pressure, and unforgettable moments for fans on both sides of the border.
