After Men in Blue India clinched over Australia and Afghanistan, the cricketing world’s gaze remains fixed on the highly anticipated clash scheduled for October 14th as arch-rivals India and Pakistan gear up for a historic showdown in the World Cup arena.
India has maintained a dominant record against Pakistan, with a perfect 7-0 record. The Indian cricket team has never lost a match to Pakistan in ODI World Cup matches. As the two cricketing powerhouses prepare for their eighth showdown, Pakistan will be determined to break their losing streak, while India will aim to uphold their longstanding dominance in this fierce rivalry.
As the much-anticipated clash of these iconic rivals is about to take centre stage again, let’s embark on a nostalgic journey through the seven memorable encounters that have defined their storied history.
INDIA vs. PAKISTAN (1992 World Cup):
India emerged victorious by 43 runs, with Sachin Tendulkar’s exceptional performance stealing the spotlight. The legendary cricketer not only scored an unbeaten 54 runs but also managed to take one wicket against Pakistan in the thrilling match at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
Match Statistics: India 216/7, Pakistan 173. Player Of The Match- Sachin Tendulkar
INDIA vs. PAKISTAN (1996 World Cup):
In a thrilling quarterfinal showdown at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Navjot Singh Sidhu’s spectacular innings of 93 runs paved the way for India’s triumphant victory by a margin of 39 runs. Venkateshwar Prasad and Anil Kumble also played a significant part in India’s victory by taking six crucial wickets.
Match Statistics: India 287/8, Pakistan 248/9. Player Of The Match- Navjot Sidhu
INDIA vs. PAKISTAN (1999 World Cup):
In a thrilling contest, India emerged victorious by a margin of 47 runs, with Rahul Dravid and captain Mohammad Azharuddin showcasing their batting prowess by notching up impressive half-centuries. Venkateshwar Prasad took five wickets to bowl Pakistan out on 180.
Match Statistics: India 227/6, Pakistan 180. Player Of The Match- Venkatesh Prasad
INDIA vs. PAKISTAN (2003 World Cup):
As the iconic rivals met in their fourth World Cup match against each other, Pakistan put up a strong total of 274 runs. However, Sachin Tendulkar’s heroics won India the match with six wickets and 26 balls to spare. Although Tendulkar missed out on a century, his crucial knock in the match is still fresh in the memories of many.
Match Statistics: Pakistan 273/7, India 276/4. Player Of The Match- Sachin Tendulkar
INDIA vs. PAKISTAN (2011 World Cup):
In a high-stakes World Cup semifinal, India capitalised on a golden opportunity to secure their place in the final showdown. Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar once again showcased his prowess, scoring an impressive 85 runs. India set a formidable target of 259 runs, while Pakistan could only muster 231 runs. India clinched victory by a margin of 29 runs and went on to win a memorable World Cup.
Match Statistics: India 260/9, Pakistan 231. Player Of The Match- Sachin Tendulkar.
INDIA vs. PAKISTAN (2015 World Cup):
Virat Kohli’s magnificent 107-run performance, complemented by stellar batting contributions from Shikhar Dhawan, who scored 73, and Suresh Raina, with an impressive 74, led India to a triumphant victory over Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. India won the match by 76 runs courtesy of Mohammed Shami’s remarkable four-wicket haul.
Match Statistics: India 300/7, 224/10. Player Of The Match- Virat Kohli
INDIA vs. PAKISTAN (2019 World Cup):
Rohit Sharma’s stellar 140-run innings, supported by KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, propelled India to 336 runs before rain briefly intervened in Manchester. India secured an 89-run victory on the DLS method, extending their unbeaten streak to 7-0 against Pakistan in ODI World Cup clashes.
Match Statistics: India 336/5, Pakistan 212/6. Player Of The Match- Rohit Sharma
The stage is set for another thrilling face-off between India and Pakistan, this time at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With fans poised to fill the stands to capacity, the atmosphere promises to be nothing short of electric, creating an unforgettable backdrop for this highly anticipated match.