India vs Pakistan in any ICC tournament is a big clash in terms of expectations and the viewership it drives. The IND vs PAK upcoming match is scheduled to take place in the 2025 Champions Trophy, which is scheduled on February 23 in Dubai.
Few rivalries in cricket evoke as much excitement as India vs Pakistan. Their contests, dating back to the early years of international cricket, have produced some of the sport’s most iconic moments. Over the past four decades, these encounters have only grown in intensity, creating a legacy filled with unforgettable clashes.
Memorable moments
From Javed Miandad’s last-ball six against Chetan Sharma in 1986 to Irfan Pathan’s hat-trick in Karachi in 2006, the rivalry has delivered moments that are memorable in cricketing history. The 2007 T20 World Cup further fuelled the excitement with a dramatic bowl-out in the group stage and a nail-biting final, where India emerged victorious. However, Pakistan broke their World Cup jinx with a commanding 10-wicket win over India in the 2021 edition of the T20 World Cup.
One statistic stands out among all the historic IND v PAK clashes—India’s impeccable 8-0 record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups, a streak that remains unbroken.
Cricket legends have also left their mark in this intense rivalry between the two countries, including Sachin Tendulkar’s breathtaking innings against Pakistan at Centurion during the 2003 World Cup. The rivalry has also witnessed intense duels, such as Shoaib Akhtar’s fiery spell at Eden Gardens in 1999 where he took out Rahul Dravid and Tendulkar in successive deliveries and the thrilling Chennai Test in 1999, where Pakistan secured a narrow win.
India's dominance at ICC events
Pakistan dominated the 1980s, while the 1990s and early 2000s saw closely contested encounters. However, since 2010, India have established a clear edge over their rivals.
India’s dominance in ICC events has been particularly evident. They secured victories over Pakistan in the 2014 and 2016 T20 World Cups, reinforcing their stronghold. However, Pakistan struck back emphatically in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, handing India a crushing defeat. The rivalry swung in India’s favour again during the 2019 World Cup, where they registered a comprehensive win. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, the arch-rivals were placed together in Group A, where in a group-stage clash on June 9, 2024, in New York, saw India beat Pakistan by 6 runs.
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