The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry stands as one of the most intense and passionate in sports history, captivating billions since their first meeting in 1952. Political tensions have limited bilateral series, confining clashes mostly to ICC and Asian tournaments. As of December 2025, the two nations have faced off over 200 times across formats, with Pakistan holding a slight overall edge, though India has dominated recent encounters—especially in white-ball cricket and major events.
Overall Head-to-Head Across All Formats
- Total Matches: 207–211
- Pakistan Wins: 88
- India Wins: 75–80
- Draws/Ties/No Result: Remaining (mostly draws in Tests)
Pakistan leads historically, but India’s unbeaten streak in ICC World Cups (ODI & T20) against Pakistan remains intact.
Test Cricket Head-to-Head
The longest format features cautious, drawn-out battles, with no Tests played since 2007 due to political reasons.
- Matches Played: 59
- Pakistan Wins: 12–14
- India Wins: 9
- Draws: 38
- Key Insight: Pakistan holds the edge, but many matches ended in draws on flat pitches.
One-Day Internationals (ODI) Head-to-Head
ODIs have delivered the most matches and thrilling finishes, from Sharjah classics to World Cup epics.
- Matches Played: 135–136
- Pakistan Wins: 73–74
- India Wins: 57–58
- No Result/Tied: 5–6
- In ICC Tournaments: India dominates recent years, including a comprehensive win in the 2025 Champions Trophy (Virat Kohli’s unbeaten century sealed a 6-wicket victory).
T20 Internationals (T20I) Head-to-Head
The shortest format has seen India assert clear dominance, with high-voltage thrillers like the 2022 T20 World Cup chase.
- Matches Played: 14–16
- India Wins: 10–13 (including one bowl-out win)
- Pakistan Wins: 3
- Tied: 1 (2007 T20 World Cup, India won bowl-out)
- Key Insight: India has won most encounters, including multiple in the 2025 Asia Cup (group stage, Super Four, and final).
Recent Highlights in 2025
2025 proved a dominant year for India:
- Champions Trophy (February 2025, Dubai): India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets, with Virat Kohli’s 100* steering the chase.
- Asia Cup T20 (September 2025, Dubai): India swept Pakistan across three matches—7 wickets (group), 6 wickets (Super Four), and 5 wickets (final).
These victories reinforced India’s stronghold in multi-nation tournaments.
Iconic Records and Moments
- Highest Run-Scorer (Overall): Sachin Tendulkar (India) with over 2,500 runs in ODIs alone.
- Most Wickets: Wasim Akram (Pakistan).
- Unbeaten in World Cups: India 8-0 in ODI World Cups; strong record in T20 World Cups.
- Memorable Matches: Kohli’s 82* in 2022 T20WC, Javed Miandad’s last-ball six in 1986, and many more.
The rivalry transcends cricket, symbolizing national pride while showcasing sportsmanship.
With the next potential clash in the 2026 T20 World Cup, fans eagerly await more drama. Records evolve with every match—stay tuned for updates on platforms like ESPNcricinfo!