World Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan rivalry in numbers

The highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ODI World Cup is set to ignite the cricketing world on Saturday. The contest transcends the boundaries of sport, evolving into a spectacle that captures the attention of millions across the globe. The longstanding rivalry between these two giants adds an extra layer of intensity to an already electrifying tournament. World Cup 2023: News | Schedule | Results | Points table Both India and Pakistan boast a rich cricketing history. When these two nations collide on the cricket field, it’s not just a contest of skill and strategy; it’s a celebration of the spirit of the game and the unwavering support of fans. The stakes are higher than ever in the World Cup, as every run, wicket, and boundary takes on monumental significance. The players feel the weight of expectations more than from any other clash. Beyond the cricketing prowess, it’s a clash of cultures, emotions, and national pride that elevates the India vs Pakistan encounter to a level beyond a mere competition. As the cricketing world holds its breath, this match promises to be a defining moment in the tournament, etching itself into the annals of cricketing history.

We take a look at the key stats going into the contest in Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium: Overall head-to-head: Played 134, Pakistan wins 73, India wins 56, No results in five matches. World Cup record: Played 7, India won 7, Pakistan won 0. India and Pakistan have played each other seven times since their first meeting at the 1992 World Cup. India have won all matches. Last 10 India vs Pakistan matches: 15/06/2013: Birmingham - India won by 8 wickets 01/03/2014: Dhaka - Pakistan won by 1 wicket 15/02/2015: Adelaide - India won by 76 runs 04/06/2017: Birmingham - India won by 124 runs 18/06/2017: The Oval, London - Pakistan won by 180 runs 19/09/2018: Dubai - India won by 8 wickets 23/09/2018: Dubai - India won by 9 wickets 16/06/2019: Manchester - India won by 89 runs 02/09/2023: Pallekele - No Result 10/09/2023: Colombo - India won by 228 runs India’s ODI record this year: Played 23, Won 17, Lost 5, NR 1, Winning rate 77.27% Pakistan’s ODI record this year: Played 18, Won 12, Lost 5, NR 1, Winning rate 70.58% Highest total: India 356/9 in Visakhapatnam in 2005 Lowest total: India 79 in Sialkot in 1978 Highest match aggregate: 693 runs in Karachi in 2004 Lowest match aggregate: 162 runs in Sialkot in 1978 Biggest win: India won by 228 runs in Colombo in 2023 Smallest win: India by 4 runs in Quetta in 1978, Pakistan by 4 runs in Sharjah in 1991 Most runs: Sachin Tendulkar (2526 runs from 69 matches) Highest score: Saeed Anwar - 194 runs in Chennai in 1997 Highest strike rate: Shahid Afridi (109.09 by scoring 1524 runs in 64 innings) Most hundreds: Salman Butt, Sachin Tendulkar - 5 Most fifties: Sachin Tendulkar - 21 Most ducks: Javagal Srinath - 6 Most sixes: Shahid Afridi - 51 Most sixes in an innings: Ijaz Ahmed, Shahid Afridi - 9 Most wickets: Wasim Akram - 60 wickets Best bowling figures: Aaqib Javed - 7/37 in Sharjah in 1991 Best bowling average: Imran Khan - 22.25 with 35 wickets from 29 matches Most four-wickets: Aaqib Javed - 4 Most fifers: Aaqib Javed - 3 Most runs conceded in an innings: Sohail Tanvir - 87 runs in Karachi in 2008 Most wicketkeeping dismissals: Moin Khan - 71 Most wicketkeeping dismissals in an innings: Nayan Moinga - 5 in Toronto in 1996 Most catches: Mohammad Azharuddin - 44 catches Most catches in an innings: Sunil Gavaskar - 4 catches in Sharjah in 1985 Biggest partnership for any wicket: KL Rahul, Virat Kohli - 233 runs in Colombo in 2023 Most matches played: Sachin Tendulkar - 69 Most matches as captain: Mohammad Azharuddin - 25