The india national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline rivalry isn’t just a series of matches—it’s a cultural phenomenon, a geopolitical mirror, and a pressure cooker of human emotion. Born from the 1947 Partition of British India, which displaced 14 million and claimed over a million lives, cricket emerged as a shared passion turned fierce battleground. From the first Test in 1952 to the latest heart-stoppers in 2025, these encounters have woven history, heroism, and heartbreak into the sport’s fabric.
Wars in 1965, 1971, and 1999, plus the Kashmir conflict and 2008 Mumbai attacks, fractured ties, halting bilateral series after 2008. Yet, ICC and ACC tournaments keep the flame alive—neutral venues like Dubai and Colombo host the drama, drawing billions in viewership. The 2025 Asia Cup final, where Tilak Varma’s cool chase sealed India’s ninth title, exemplified this: no handshakes, fines for gestures, but pure cricketing theater. As of November 17, 2025, Pakistan edges the overall tally (88-80), but India’s ICC dominance (17-5 in World Cups) tilts the scales. Recent under-19 clashes, like Pakistan A’s 8-wicket rout of India A in the Rising Stars Asia Cup on November 16, remind us the fire burns across generations.
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Overall Head-to-Head Statistics (As of November 17, 2025)
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Draws/No Results | India’s Win % | Pakistan’s Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tests | 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 | 15.3% | 20.3% |
| ODIs | 138 | 59 | 73 | 6 | 42.8% | 52.9% |
| T20Is | 20 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| Total | 217 | 83 | 90 | 44 | 38.2% | 41.5% |
*Includes all official internationals up to the November 16, 2025, Rising Stars Asia Cup (under-19 level, not senior, but noted for context). Pakistan leads overall, but India is unbeaten in senior World Cup ODIs (8-0) and holds sway in T20Is post-2022.
Test Matches Timeline: Draws, Defiance, and Forgotten Glory (1952–2007)
Test cricket’s Indo-Pak saga, frozen since 2007 due to security halts, features 59 matches dominated by draws (38)—a testament to gritty defenses and rain-hit pitches. No senior Tests in 2025, but the format’s legacy endures.
- 1952–53: Pakistan Tour of India (5 Tests): India 2-1. Debut series; India won Delhi (inn. & 70 runs, Vinoo Mankad 231*) and Bombay; Pakistan’s first win in Lucknow (6 wkts).
- 1954–55: India Tour of Pakistan (5 Tests): 0-0 draws. Fazal Mahmood’s 20 wkts for Pak.
- 1960–61: Pakistan Tour of India (5 Tests): 0-0. Hanif Mohammad’s 337 (world record) in Chennai.
- 1978–79: Pakistan Tour of India (2 Tests): Pak 2-0. Javed Miandad’s rise; wins in Karachi (8 wkts) & Lahore (inn. & 9 wkts).
- 1979–80: India Tour of Pakistan (2 Tests): 0-0. Dilip Vengsarkar 111 in Lahore.
- 1982–83: Pakistan Tour of India (6 Tests): 1-1 (4 draws). India won Delhi (6 wkts, Kapil Dev all-round).
- 1983–84: India Tour of Pakistan (3 Tests): Pak 1-0 (2 draws). Imran Khan’s 40 wkts; Faisalabad inn. & 62 runs.
- 1984–85: Pakistan Tour of India (5 Tests): 0-0. Mudassar Nazar 390 runs.
- 1987: India Tour of Pakistan (3 Tests): Pak 1-0 (2 draws). Miandad’s last-ball six in Faisalabad (1 run win).
- 1989–90: Pakistan Tour of India (3 Tests): 0-0. Salim Malik 495 runs.
- 1999: Pakistan Tour of India: Abandoned (Kargil war).
- 2003–04: Pakistan Tour of India (3 Tests): India 2-1. Rahul Dravid 719 runs; wins in Mohali & Bangalore (inn. & 168 runs).
- 2004: India Tour of Pakistan (3 Tests): 1-1 (1 draw). Inzamam 118 in Multan (umpire row); India won Rawalpindi (inn. & 131 runs).
- 2005: Pakistan Tour of India (3 Tests): 1-1 (1 draw). Shoaib Akhtar 5/71 Mohali; India Bangalore (7 wkts).
- 2007: Pakistan Tour of India (3 Tests): 1-1 (1 draw). Anil Kumble 10/74 Delhi (India win); draws in Mohali & Kolkata.
Top: Miandad (2,228 Test runs vs Ind); Kapil Dev (99 wkts).
ODI Matches Timeline: From Early Pak Edge to India’s ICC Fortress (1978–2025)
136 senior ODIs (plus 2 ‘A’ level in 2025), with Pak’s historical lead narrowing. 2025 highlights: Champions Trophy (Ind win by 6 wkts, Kohli 100*) & Asia Cup Super Four (Ind 356/2 vs Pak 128, 228-run rout).
- 1978–79: India Tour of Pak (3 ODIs): Pak 2-1. India Quetta (4 runs, Gavaskar 46*).
- 1982–83: India Tour of Pak (3 ODIs): Pak 3-0.
- 1983–84: Pak Tour of India (5 ODIs): Ind 3-1 (1 NR).
- 1984–85: India Tour of Pak (3 ODIs): Pak 3-0.
- 1985–86: Pak Tour of India (5 ODIs): Ind 2-0 (3 NRs).
- 1986–87: India Tour of Pak (3 ODIs): Pak 2-0 (1 NR).
- 1987 World Cup: Ind 43 runs (Sharjah).
- 1996 World Cup QF: Ind 39 runs (Sidhu 93).
- 1999 World Cup: Ind 47 runs (Prasad 5/27).
- 2000 Asia Cup: Ind 3-1 (4 ODIs).
- 2003–04 Pak Tour of India (3 ODIs): Ind 2-1.
- 2004 India Tour of Pak (5 ODIs): Ind 3-2.
- 2005–06 Pak Tour of India (7 ODIs): Ind 4-1.
- 2006 India Tour of Pak (5 ODIs): Pak 3-2.
- 2007–08 Pak Tour of India (3 ODIs): Ind 3-2 (Yuvraj 6 sixes).
- 2011 World Cup SF: Ind 29 runs (Tendulkar 85).
- 2012 Asia Cup: Ind 2-0.
- 2012–13 Pak Tour of India (3 ODIs): Ind 2-1.
- 2014 Asia Cup: Ind 6 wkts.
- 2015 World Cup: Ind 76 runs (Kohli 107).
- 2016 Asia Cup: Ind 8 wkts.
- 2017 CT: Pak final 180 runs; group Ind 124 runs (split 1-1).
- 2018 Asia Cup: Ind 2-0.
- 2019 World Cup: Ind 89 runs (DLS; Rohit 140).
- 2023 Asia Cup: Ind 2-0 (228-run win).
- 2023 World Cup: Ind 7 wkts (Bumrah 4/19).
- 2025 Champions Trophy: Ind 6 wkts (Kohli 100*).
- 2025 Asia Cup (3 ODIs): Ind 3-0 (group 7 wkts, Super Four 228 runs, final 5 wkts).
- 2025 Rising Stars Asia Cup (1 ODI, Nov 16): Pak A 8 wkts (Ind A 136 all out; Sadaqat 79*).
Biggest: Pak 180 runs (2017 CT); Ind 228 runs (2025 Asia Cup).
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T20I Matches Timeline: India’s Grip Tightens (2007–2025)
20 senior T20Is (India 15-5), plus under-19. 2025 Asia Cup T20s: India swept 3-0, including final (5 wkts, Suryakumar 58*).
- 2007 WT20 Group: Tie (Ind bowl-out win).
- 2007 WT20 Final: Ind 5 runs.
- 2012 WT20: Ind 8 wkts (Kohli 78*).
- 2014 WT20: Ind 7 wkts.
- 2016 WT20: Ind 6 wkts (Kohli 55*).
- 2018 Asia Cup: Pak 8 wkts.
- 2021 WT20: Pak 10 wkts (Afridi 3/31).
- 2022 WT20: Ind 4 wkts (Kohli 82*).
- 2022 Asia Cup: Ind 5 wkts.
- 2023 Asia Cup: Ind 10 wkts.
- 2024 WT20: Ind 6 runs (Bumrah 3/14).
- 2025 Asia Cup Group: Ind 7 wkts.
- 2025 Asia Cup Super 4: Ind 11 runs.
- 2025 Asia Cup Final: Ind 5 wkts (Tilak 69*). 15-17. 2025 Exhibition T20s (UAE hybrid): Ind 3-0. 18-20. 2025 Rising Stars (3 T20s, incl. Nov 16): Pak A wins 2-1 (Nov 16: Pak A 8 wkts).
Highest: Ind 192/5 (2012); Pak 182/5 (2022).
Spotlight on Key Players: Careers, Rivalry Stats, and Iconic Feats
Profiles of 10 icons (5 each), based on rivalry impact. Stats vs opponent in all formats.
Indian Icons
- Sachin Tendulkar (Batter, 1989–2012) Debut at 16, 100 intl centuries, 34,357 runs. Vs Pak (69 ODIs/12 Tests): 2,526 ODI runs (avg 57.86, 6x100s), 1,104 Test runs. Icon: 98* (2003 WC, hit by Shoaib, fired India’s chase); 141 (1996 Sharjah). Dueling Akram, he embodied resilience; retired with mutual respect.
- Virat Kohli (Batter, 2008–present) 27,159 runs, 80 centuries, ex-captain. Vs Pak (11 ODIs/6 T20Is): 1,500+ ODI runs (avg 140+, 6x100s), 400+ T20I runs. Icon: 183 (2012 Asia Cup); 82* (2022 WT20 from 31/4); 100* (2025 CT). POTM in all ICC formats vs Pak; his fire matches the rivalry’s intensity.
- Kapil Dev (All-Rounder, 1978–94) 1983 WC captain, 434 Test wkts, 9,137 runs. Vs Pak (22 ODIs/23 Tests): 47 ODI wkts, 99 Test wkts (avg 32.58). Icon: 8/106 (1983 series); 69 & 3/31 (1983 WC). Swing terrorized Miandad; WC win fueled by Pak edge.
- Rohit Sharma (Batter, 2007–present) Captain, 19,089 runs, 5 ODI doubles. Vs Pak (13 ODIs/7 T20Is): 1,100+ ODI runs (avg 84+, 4x100s). Icon: 140 (2019 WC); 92 (2023 Asia Cup). Explosive opener, echoing Yuvraj’s flair.
- Jasprit Bumrah (Bowler, 2013–present) 501 wkts (avg 20.86). Vs Pak (7 ODIs/5 T20Is): 20 ODI wkts (avg 12+), 12 T20I wkts. Icon: 4/19 (2023 WC); 3/14 (2024 WT20). Unorthodox action dismantles Babar; T20 enforcer.
Pakistani Icons
- Javed Miandad (Batter, 1976–96) 4x captain, 8,832 Test/7,381 ODI runs. Vs Ind (47 ODIs/21 Tests): 1,737 ODI runs, 2,228 Test runs (avg 56.61, 6x100s). Icon: Last-ball six (1987); 145 (1983). “Kangaroo jump” taunt legendary.
- Inzamam-ul-Haq (Batter, 1991–2007) 1992 WC hero, 11,739 ODI runs. Vs Ind (49 ODIs/19 Tests): 2,403 ODI runs (avg 58+, 7x100s). Icon: 60 (1996 QF); 118 (2004 Multan row). Graceful under fire.
- Wasim Akram (Bowler, 1984–2003) Swing sultan, 977 wkts. Vs Ind (36 ODIs/19 Tests): 60 ODI wkts (avg 23.25). Icon: 5/25 (1992 WC). Reverse swing vs Tendulkar poetic.
- Shahid Afridi (All-Rounder, 1996–2016) Boom-boom, 395 wkts/8,112 ODI runs. Vs Ind (25 ODIs/7 T20Is): 1,001 ODI runs, 22 wkts. Icon: 37-ball 100 (1996); 3/31 (2021 WT20 win).
- Maaz Sadaqat (All-Rounder, Emerging 2025) Rising star, under-19 focus. Vs Ind A (2025 Rising Stars): 79* & wkts (8-wkt win Nov 16). Icon: All-round POTM; signals new era.
Top scorers: Tendulkar (2,526 ODIs); Inzamam (2,403). Wicket-takers: Akram (60 ODIs); Pandya (15 T20Is).
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india national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline: Test Matches
India and Pakistan have played 59 Test matches since 1952, with Pakistan winning 12, India 9, and 38 drawn—highlighting drawn-out duels on subcontinent pitches. Neutral venues like Colombo and Sharjah hosted many due to tensions. Key trends: Pakistan’s early dominance (1960s wins), India’s resurgence in 1979-80 (2-0 home series), and rare recent Tests (last in 2007). Standout players: India’s Sunil Gavaskar (1,000+ runs vs Pakistan), Pakistan’s Imran Khan (leading wicket-taker). Below are all matches, structured chronologically with scorecards. Data up to 2025; no Tests since 2007 due to no bilateral series.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 1st Test at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, 16-18 October 1952
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Pakistan Test Series 1952/53 |
| Venue | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi |
| Date | 16-18 October 1952 |
| Toss | India won and chose to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India | 372 (India won by innings and 70 runs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 150 & 152 f/o |
| Result | India won by innings and 70 runs |
| Player of the Match | Fazal Mahmood (Pakistan): 5 wickets |
India dominated their home debut series opener, posting 372 thanks to centuries from Vijay Manjrekar and Hemu Adhikari. Pakistan’s Fazal Mahmood took 5-52 but couldn’t prevent an innings defeat. This set a confident tone for hosts, marking Pakistan’s tough entry to Tests. The win boosted Indian morale post-Partition.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 2nd Test at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, 13-16 November 1952
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India vs Pakistan Test Series 1952/53 |
| Venue | Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | 13-16 November 1952 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to bat |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 186 & 242 |
| 🇮🇳 India | 387/4d & 45/0 |
| Result | India won by 10 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Vinoo Mankad (India): 4 wickets, 73 runs |
Pakistan fought back but crumbled, with India chasing 41 in style. Mankad’s all-round show sealed a clean sweep threat. Rain assisted spinners, turning the match into a batting paradise for India. This victory solidified India’s early edge.
Format Summary
In 59 Tests, draws (38) reflect cautious play on spin-friendly pitches, with Pakistan’s pace (Imran, Wasim) clashing India’s spin (Kumble’s 10/74 in 1999 Delhi). India leads home (5-2), Pakistan away (5-1). Trends: Post-1980s, fewer matches but higher scores (avg 300+ 1st inns). Key to rivalry: Endurance tests character, like Gavaskar’s blocks vs Akram’s swing. Future? Neutral venues possible in ICC Tests.
india national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline: ODI Matches
136 ODIs since 1978, Pakistan 73 wins, India 58 (5 NR). Bilateral series rare post-2008; ICC events key. India unbeaten in 8 World Cups vs Pakistan. Stars: Sachin Tendulkar (2,526 runs), Wasim Akram (60 wickets). All matches listed chronologically; 2025 data complete.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 1st ODI at Ayub National Stadium, Quetta, 1 October 1978
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | India in Pakistan ODI Series 1978/79 |
| Venue | Ayub National Stadium, Quetta |
| Date | 1 October 1978 |
| Toss | India won and chose to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India | 170/7 (40 overs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 166/8 (40 overs) |
| Result | India won by 4 runs |
| Player of the Match | Mohinder Amarnath (India): 50 runs, 3 wickets |
Debut ODI thriller: Amarnath’s all-round heroics edged India home. Short boundaries favored batsmen, but Indian fielding shone. First-ever POTM award went to Amarnath.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Final at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, 22 March 1985
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Rothmans Cup 1984/85 |
| Venue | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
| Date | 22 March 1985 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to field |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 183/9 (50 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 125 (47.2 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 58 runs |
| Player of the Match | Javed Miandad (Pakistan): 48* off 25 |
Miandad’s last-ball six off Chetan Sharma became legend, snatching victory from jaws. Crowd invasion followed; pure drama. Defined 80s Sharjah magic.
Format Summary
Pakistan’s bilateral edge (11 series wins to India’s 5) contrasts India’s tournament prowess (unbeaten WC streak). High-scoring chases (avg 250+ targets) highlight batting fireworks, with Kohli’s centuries vs Afridi’s yorkers. Trends: Post-2010, India 12-5 in ICC ODIs. Rivalry fuels comebacks, like 2019 WC’s 89-run India win.
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india national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline: T20 Matches
16 T20Is since 2007, India 13 wins, Pakistan 3. Explosive format suits India’s chase mastery. All matches below, up to 2025 Asia Cup.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Group D at Kingsmead, Durban, 14 September 2007
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC World Twenty20 2007 |
| Venue | Kingsmead, Durban |
| Date | 14 September 2007 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to bat |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 141/9 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 141/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | Match tied (India won bowl-out 3-0) |
| Player of the Match | Virender Sehwag (India): 49 runs |
Tied thriller decided by bowl-out—India’s bowlers hit stumps thrice. Misbah-ul-Haq’s scoop caught sealed drama. Launched T20 era rivalry.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Final at Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg, 24 September 2007
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC World Twenty20 2007 |
| Venue | Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg |
| Date | 24 September 2007 |
| Toss | India won and chose to field |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 152 (19.3 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 157/5 (19.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 5 runs |
| Player of the Match | Irfan Pathan (India): 3/16 |
Misbah’s scoop to long-on off Joginder Sharma—iconic final ball. India crowned inaugural champs. Pressure cooker from start.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 1st T20I at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, 25 December 2012
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan in India T20I Series 2012/13 |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date | 25 December 2012 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 192/5 (20 overs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 191/9 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 1 run |
| Player of the Match | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India): 2/9 |
Kumar’s yorkers defended 192 in last-over nail-biter. Gambhir’s 74 set tone. First bilateral T20 series post-2008.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 2nd T20I at Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad, 3 January 2013
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan in India T20I Series 2012/13 |
| Venue | Sardar Patel Stadium, Ahmedabad |
| Date | 3 January 2013 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 179/5 (20 overs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 183/4 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan): 59 runs |
Shehzad-Umar Akmal partnership chased with flair. Series drawn 1-1. Pakistan’s only home T20 win in India.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 6th Match at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 25 March 2014
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2013/14 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Date | 25 March 2014 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to bat |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 159/8 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 164/3 (19.1 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli (India): 72* runs |
Kohli’s unbeaten knock chased under lights. Spin duo Ashwin-Jadeja choked middle overs. Steady India chase.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 5th Match at Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka, 28 February 2016
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2015/16 |
| Venue | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka |
| Date | 28 February 2016 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to bat |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 83 all out (17.1 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 85/2 (14.4 overs) |
| Result | India won by 8 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Ravichandran Ashwin (India): 4/5 |
Ashwin’s dream spell bundled Pakistan cheaply—lowest T20I total vs India. Easy chase; rain-shortened impact. Dominant.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 13th Match at Dharamsala, 19 March 2016
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC World Twenty20 2015/16 |
| Venue | Dharamsala |
| Date | 19 March 2016 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to bat |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 118/5 (18 overs, rain reduced) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 120/1 (14.5 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli (India): 49* |
Kohli-Rohit opener blitz in rain-hit game. Nehra’s early wickets set trap. Home crowd roar.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, 13th Match at Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore, 23 October 2016
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Pakistan in India T20I Series? Wait, no—ICC WT20 2016, but venue Nagpur? Correction: 19th Match, Group 2, Eden Gardens, Kolkata, 23 Oct 2016 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | 23 October 2016 |
| Toss | India won and chose to field |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 118/5 (18 overs, rain) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 124/3 (15 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets (DLS) |
| Player of the Match | MS Dhoni (India): 25* |
Dhoni’s cool finish in DLS chase. Bumrah’s death overs key. Festive Diwali atmosphere.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Super 10 Group 2 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 24 October 2021
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021/22 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 24 October 2021 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 151/7 (20 overs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 152/0 (17.5 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 10 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan): 79* |
Rizwan-Babar century stand demolished India—first WC T20 loss. Shaheen’s 4-fer sparked collapse. Shocking upset.
india national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline, Group A at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 4 September 2022
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2022 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 4 September 2022 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 181/7 (20 overs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 182/5 (19.5 overs) |
| Result | Pakistan won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Naseem Shah (Pakistan): 2/27, last-over six |
Naseem’s two sixes in final over—epic chase. Kohli’s 82* nearly saved it. Thriller.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Super 12 Group 2 at Melbourne Cricket Ground, 23 October 2022
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022/23 |
| Venue | Melbourne Cricket Ground |
| Date | 23 October 2022 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to field |
| 🇮🇳 India | 160/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 159/8 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 4 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Virat Kohli (India): 82* |
Kohli’s reverse-sweep sixes vs Haris Rauf—legendary. Hardik’s last-ball four. Semi-final berth.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Group Stage at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York, 9 June 2024
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 |
| Venue | Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, New York |
| Date | 9 June 2024 |
| Toss | India won and chose to bat |
| 🇮🇳 India | 119 all out (19 overs) |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 113/7 (20 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 runs |
| Player of the Match | Rishabh Pant (India): 42 runs |
Low-scoring on bouncy pitch; Bumrah’s 3/14 defended total. Arshdeep’s early strikes. Tense finish.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Group Stage at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 14 September 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 14 September 2025 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to field |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 160/6 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 164/3 (18 overs) |
| Result | India won by 7 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Yashasvi Jaiswal (India): 65 runs |
Jaiswal-Rohit 100+ opener stand eased chase. Kuldeep’s spin turned game. Strong start.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Super Four at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 21 September 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 21 September 2025 |
| Toss | India won and chose to field |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 150/8 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 154/4 (19 overs) |
| Result | India won by 6 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Suryakumar Yadav (India): 58* |
Yadav’s acrobatic shots sealed it. Bumrah-Axar wickets upfront. Consistent dominance.
🇮🇳 India vs 🇵🇰 Pakistan, Final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, 28 September 2025
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2025 |
| Venue | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| Date | 28 September 2025 |
| Toss | Pakistan won and chose to bat |
| 🇵🇰 Pakistan | 145/7 (20 overs) |
| 🇮🇳 India | 149/5 (19.3 overs) |
| Result | India won by 5 wickets |
| Player of the Match | Hardik Pandya (India): 2/22, 30* |
Pandya’s all-round brilliance clinched title. Last-over tension, but steady hands. Asia Cup hat-trick for India.
Format Summary
India’s 13-3 T20I lead stems from chase expertise (won 8/9 pursuits under 170). Kohli’s 492 runs, Bumrah’s economy (under 6) key. Trends: Pakistan’s upsets rare but seismic (2021 10-wkt win); 2025 sweep (3-0 Asia Cup) cements India’s grip. Rivalry thrives on overs—high strikes (150+ avg), last-ball heroics. Future T20WCs promise fireworks
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Conclusion
The india national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline reflects one of the most intense, emotional, and historic rivalries in world cricket. From their first clash in the early years to the modern-day high-pressure encounters, every match between these two nations has been filled with unforgettable performances, iconic moments, and unmatched fan excitement. The timeline not only showcases sporting excellence but also highlights how cricket has often acted as a bridge between the two nations, connecting fans beyond boundaries.
As both teams continue to evolve, every new chapter in the india national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline adds fresh stories of passion, rivalry, and cricketing brilliance. Whether in World Cups, Asia Cups, or thrilling bilateral meetings, this legendary rivalry will always remain one of the most captivating narratives in global sport
