India vs Pakistan World Cup Match is exactly 64 days away.
Now that we FINALLY have the 2023 Cricket World Cup schedule, we can discuss the magic moments, rivalries, history, and records.
Let’s dive right in.
Key Takeaways
- India and Pakistan have gone head-to-head 7 times in the ODI Cricket World Cup (Men’s). India has won all 7 out of 7 (1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, 2015, 2019).
- Sachin Tendulkar (313), Virat Kohli (193), Saeed Anwar (185), Rohit Sharma (155), and Misbah-ul-Haq (132) are the highest scores in Ind-Pak ODI WC matches. On the other hand, Venkatesh Prasad (8), Javagal Srinath (7), Wahab Riaz (7), Anil Kumble (5), and Mushtaq Ahmed (5) have taken the most wickets in these contests.
- The highest score in Indo-Pak matches is Rohit Sharma’s 140, followed by Virat Kohli’s 107, Saeed Anwar’s 101, and Sachin Tendulkar’s 98. On the bowling side, Venkatesh Prasad’s 5/27, Wahab Riaz’a 5/46, Sohail Khan’s 5/55, and Mohammad Shami’s 4/35 are the best figures.
- In each of the seven occasions, the team that won the toss chose to bowl first and six times, it was won by the team batting first. Only in 2003, did a team win chasing.
- Sachin Tendulkar has won the player of the match award in India-Pakistan World Cup matches thrice, while Navjot Sidhu, Venkatesh Prasad, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma and have each won the award once.
Also Read: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule (Complete Guide): What is the Schedule of Each Team for the 2023 ODI World Cup?, Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) India Australia Test Series: The Definitive Guide (Updated 2023), Complete History, Most Runs, Most Wickets, and BGT 2023 Schedule
Embed from Getty ImagesTable of Contents
- History of India-Pakistan World Cup Matches
- List of India-Pakistan World Cup Matches
- Most Runs in Pakistan-India CWC Matches
- Most Wickets in Pakistan-India CWC Matches
- India vs Pakistan 2023 Cricket World Cup
- Final Thoughts
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
History of India vs Pakistan World Cup at a Glance
| World Cup | Winner | City | Result | Player of the Match |
| 1992 (Group Stage) | India | Sydney | Won by 43 Runs | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 1996 (Quarter-Final) | India | Bangalore | Won by 39 Runs | Navjot Sidhu |
| 1999 (Super Six) | India | Manchester | Won by 47 Runs | Venkatesh Prasad |
| 2003 (Group Stage) | India | Centurion | Won by 6 Wickets | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 2011 (Semi-Final) | India | Mohali | Won by 29 Runs | Sachin Tendulkar |
| 2015 (Group Stage) | India | Adelaide | Won by 76 Runs | Virat Kohli |
| 2019 (Group Stage) | India | Manchester | Won by 89 Runs | Rohit Sharma |
List of India-Pakistan World Cup Matches
1. Ind vs Pak, 1992 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage
- Winner: India
- Result: Won by 43 Runs
India Score: 216/7 (49)
Pakistan Score: 173/10 (48;1)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 1992 Stats
- Most Runs: Aamer Sohail – 62 (95)
- Sachin Tendulkar 54* (62), Ajay Jadeja – 46 (77), Javed Miandad – 40 (110)
- Most Wickets: Mushtaq Ahmed – 3/59
- Manoj Prabhakar – 2/22, Kapil Dev – 2/30, Sachin Tendulkar – 2/37, Javagal Srinath – 2/37, Aaqib Javed – 2/28
Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 1992 Details
- Date: 4 March 1992
- Ground: Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney, Australia
- Toss:, India won the toss and chose to bowl first
The Story & Memorable Moments
This match will forever be remembered for Javed Miandad’s jumping imitation of Kiran More. Other than that, it was a slow-moving affair. Young Tendulkar’s match-winning fifty and Kapil Dev’s finishing prowess did the job for India despite Mushtaq Ahmed’s double wicket over. Pakistan responded with a slow but steady 88-run partnership between Miandad & Sohail but would collapse from 105/2 to 173 all out.
Scorecard: IND vs PAK, Benson & Hedges World Cup 1991/92, 16th Match at Sydney, March 04, 1992
Video Highlights: World Cup 1992 Match 16 India v Pakistan @ Sydney Highlights. – YouTube
Also Read:
- Sachin Tendulkar Centuries (The Definitive Guide): Everything You Need To Know About Sachin Tendulkar’s Hundred 100s
- Sachin Tendulkar Life Lessons: What Sachin Tendulkar God of Cricket Taught Me
- Who has the Most Man of the Match Awards in International Cricket? The Greatest Match Winners in Cricket History
- Who Has Scored the Most Test Runs? List of Top 35 Highest Runs Scorers in Test Cricket History
- Who Has Scored the Most Runs in ODI Cricket World Cups (Men’s)?| List of Top 21 Most Runs in Cricket World Cup (Updated 2023)
2. Ind vs Pak, 1996 Cricket World Cup, Quarter-Finals
- Winner: India
- Result: Won by 39 Runs
India Score: 287/8 (50)
Pakistan Score: 248/9 (49)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 1996 Stats
- Most Runs: Navjot Sidhu – 93 (115)
- Aamer Sohail – 55 (46), Saeed Anwar – 48 (32), Ajay Jadeja – 45 (25), Saleem Malik – 38 (50), Javed Miandad – 38 (64)
- Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad – 3/45
- Anil Kumble – 3/48, Mushtaq Ahmed – 2/56, Waqar Younis – 2/67
Player of the Match: Navjot Singh Sidhu (India)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 1996 Details
- Date: 9 March 1996
- Ground: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, India
- Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first
The Story & Memorable Moments
This game provided us with one of the most iconic India-Pakistan memories: Venkatesh Prasad vs Aamer Sohail. Chasing 289 in the World Cup quarterfinals on the back of Sidhu’s brilliance and steady contribution from the rest of India’s Top 6, the match hung in balance after Pakistan had 84 runs on the board after just 10 overs. After Saeed Anwar departed, Sohail was still looking aggressive.
Sohail vs Prasad ball 1 – hit through the covers and Sohail pointed to Prasad where the ball went. The next ball, CLEAN BOWLED! This is what India-Pakistan games are for. Memories we will cherish forever.
Scorecard: IND vs PAK, Wills World Cup 1995/96, 2nd QF at Bengaluru, March 09, 1996
Video Highlights: India vs Pakistan – 1996 Cricket World Cup – Highlights – YouTube
Embed from Getty Images3. Ind vs Pak, 1999 Cricket World Cup, Super Six
- Winner: India
- Result: Won by 47 Runs
India Score: 227/6 (50)
Pakistan Score: 180/10 (45.3)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 1999 Stats
- Most Runs: Rahul Dravid – 61 (89)
- Mohammad Azharuddin – 59 (77), Sachin Tendulkar – 45 (65), Inzamam-ul-Haq – 41 (93), Saeed Anwar – 36 (44)
- Most Wickets: Venkatesh Prasad – 5/27
- Javagal Srinath – 3/37, Wasim Akram – 2/27, Azhar Mahmood – 2/35, Anil Kumble – 2/43
Player of the Match: Venkatesh Prasad (India)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 1999 Details
- Date: 8 June 1999
- Ground: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first
The Story & Memorable Moments
Yet another Venkatesh Prasad special. Dravid, Azharuddin, and Tendulkar each played decent knocks, and Srinath-Prasad’s eight wickets together sealed the victory in a low-scoring contest.
Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC World Cup 1999, 4th Super at Manchester, June 08, 1999
Video Highlights: India Vs Pakistan – 1999 Cricket World Cup – Full Highlights – YouTube
Embed from Getty Images4. Ind vs Pak, 2003 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage
- Winner: India
- Result: Won by 6 wickets
Pakistan Score: 273/7 (50)
India Score: 276/4 (45.4)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2003 Stats
- Most Runs: Saeed Anwar – 101 (126)
- Sachin Tendulkar – 98 (75), Yuvraj Singh – 50* (53), Rahul Dravid – 44* (76)
- Most Wickets: Zaheer Khan – 2/46
- Ashish Nehra – 2/74, Waqar Younis – 2/71
Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2003 Details
- Date: 1 March 2003
- Ground: SuperSport Park, Centurion, South Africa
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first
The Story & Memorable Moments
If I had to pick one shot from an India-Pakistan World Cup match, it is Sachin Tendulkar’s epic upper cut against Shoaib Akhtar for a six! This time, Pakistan put int one heck of a battle. Saeed Anwar led the charge with a century, but India chased 275 with 4 overs to spare thanks to Tendulkar’s tremendous knock. Yuvraj Singh & Rahul Dravid did the rest and took India home with a steady 99-run partnership.
Scorecard: PAK vs IND, ICC World Cup 2002/03, 36th Match at Centurion, March 01, 2003
Video Highlights: India vs Pakistan 2003 World Cup Match Full Highlights – Must Watch – YouTube
Embed from Getty Images5. Ind vs Pak, 2011 Cricket World Cup, Semi-Finals
- Winner: India
- Result: Won by 29 Runs
India Score: 260/9 (50)
Pakistan Score: 231 (49.5)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2011 Stats
- Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar – 85 (115)
- Misbah-ul-Haq – 56 (75), Mohammad Hafeez – 43 (59), Virender Sehwag – 38 (25), Suresh Raina – 36* (39)
- Most Wickets: Wahab Riaz – 5/46
- Ashish Nehra – 2/33, Munaf Patel – 2/40, Harbhajan Singh – 2/43, Saeed Ajmal – 2/44, Yuvraj Singh – 2/57, Zaheer Khan – 2/58
Player of the Match: Sachin Tendulkar (India)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2011 Details
- Date: 30 March 2011
- Ground: Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh, India
- Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first
The Story & Memorable Moments
Although Sachin scored an 85 in this match (with dropped catches & review system coming to his rescue, my favorite two memories from this match are – Suresh Raina’s clutch cameo & Wahab’ Riaz’s inswinging yorker to dismiss Yuvraj Singh, the man of the tournament, for a golden duck.
Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2010/11, 2nd Semi-Final at Chandigarh, March 30, 2011
Video Highlights: India defeat Pakistan to reach the 2011 WC Finals
Embed from Getty Images6. Ind vs Pak, 2015 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage
- Winner: India
- Result: Won by 76 Runs
India Score: 300/7 (50)
Pakistan Score: 224/10 (47)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2015 Stats
- Most Runs: Virat Kohli – 107 (126)
- Misbah-ul-Haq – 76 (84), Suresh Raina – 74 (56), Shikhar Dhawan – 73 (76), Ahmed Shehzad – 47 (73)
- Most Wickets: Sohail Khan – 5/55
- Mohammad Shami – 4/35, Mohit Sharma – 2/35, Umesh Yadav – 2/50
Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (India)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2015 Details
- Date: 15 February 2015
- Ground: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, Australia
- Toss: India won the toss and chose to field first
The Story & Memorable Moments
Virat Kohli’s love affair with Adelaide & Australia continued. Kohli’s century as well as India’s crunch ICC players – Dhawan & Raina came to the party with quick 70s. Sohail Khan starred with the ball for Pakistan with 5 wickets, but no one apart from Misbah stood up with the bat as India won by a mammoth 76 runs. It was also the beginning of the brief but brilliant bowling partnership between Umesh-Mohit Sharma, and Mohammad Shami.
Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2014/15, 4th Match, Pool B at Adelaide, February 15, 2015
Video Highlights: India v Pakistan Match Highlights 15th March 2015 (icc-cricket.com)
Also Read:
- Virat Kohli’s 25 Best Innings Across International Formats (RANKED): Mohali 2016, MCG 2022, Hobart 133*, Adelaide 141…Which One is Your Favorite?
- 5 Ways Captain Virat Kohli Transformed Indian Cricket
- How Many ODI Centuries has Virat Kohli Scored? (The Complete Guide) List of Virat Kohli’s 46 ODI Centuries
- How Many Test Centuries has Virat Kohli Scored? (The Complete Guide) List of Virat Kohli’s 29 Test Centuries
- Most Centuries in International Cricket Across Formats: Can Virat Kohli Break Sachin Tendulkar’s Record of Hundred 100s?
- Virat Kohli Net Worth 2023 (in Dollars USD and Indian Rupee INR): How Do Cricketers Earn Money?
7. Ind vs Pak, 2019 Cricket World Cup, Group Stage
- Winner: India
- Result: Won by 89 Runs (D/L Method)
India Score: 33/5 (50)
Pakistan Score: 212/6 (40) – Revised Target: 302 (40)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 Stats
- Most Runs: Rohit Sharma – 140 (113)
- Virat Kohli – 77 (65), Fakhar Zaman – 62 (75), KL Rahul – 57 (78), Babar Azam – 48 (57), Imad Wasim – 46* (39)
- Most Wickets: Mohammad Amir – 3/47
- Kuldeep Yadav – 2/32, Vijay Shankar – 2/22, Hardik Pandya – 2/44
Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma (India)
India vs Pakistan World Cup 2019 Details
- Date: 16 June 2019
- Ground: Old Trafford, Manchester, England
- Toss: Pakistan won the toss and chose to field first
The Story & Memorable Moments
We can safely say that this was one of the more one-sided India-Pakistan matches. When Kuldeep Yadav bowled one of the balls of the tournament to dismiss Babar Azam for 48, it was all but over in the 24th over. Earlier, India had bludgeoned 336 runs with the help of Rohit Sharma’s magnificent 140, Kohli’s 77, and KL Rahul’s 57. Although Amir took 3 wickets, it just wasn’t the same as the 2016 T20 Asia Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy battle. Oh yeah, and all the rain delays took away from the drama as well.
Scorecard: IND vs PAK, ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, 22nd match at Manchester, June 16, 2019
Video Highlight: Rohit Sharma Hits 140! | India v Pakistan – Match Highlights | ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 – YouTube
Embed from Getty ImagesWho has Scored the Most Runs in India Pakistan ODI World Cup Matches? Top 10 Run Scorers in Ind-Pak CWC Matches
| Player | Country | Matches | Runs | Best | 100s/50s | Average/Strike Rate |
| Sachin Tendulkar | India | 5 | 313 | 98 | 0/3 | 78.25/83.24 |
| Virat Kohli | India | 3 | 193 | 107 | 1/1 | 64.33/91.03 |
| Saeed Anwar | Pakistan | 3 | 185 | 101 | 1/0 | 61.66/91.58 |
| Rohit Sharma | India | 2 | 155 | 140 | 1/0 | 77.50/116.54 |
| Misbah-ul-Haq | Pakistan | 2 | 132 | 76 | 0/2 | 66.00/82.50 |
| Mohammad Azharuddin | India | 2 | 118 | 59 | 0/1 | 39.33/80.27 |
| Aamer Sohail | Pakistan | 2 | 117 | 62 | 0/2 | 58.50/82.97 |
| Suresh Raina | India | 2 | 110 | 74 | 0/1 | 110.00/115.78 |
| Rahul Dravid | India | 2 | 105 | 61 | 0/1 | 105.00/63.63 |
| Ajay Jadeja | India | 3 | 97 | 46 | 0/0 | 32.33/83.62 |
Who has Taken the Most Wickets in India Pakistan ODI World Cup Matches? Top 10 Wicket-Takers in Ind-Pak CWC Matches
| Player | Country | Matches | Wickets | Best | 4-fer/5-fer | Average/Economy |
| Venkatesh Prasad | India | 2 | 8 | 5/27 | 0/1 | 9.00/3.69 |
| Javagal Srinath | India | 4 | 7 | 3/37 | 0/0 | 25.14/5.00 |
| Wahab Riaz | Pakistan | 3 | 7 | 5/46 | 0/1 | 23.71/5.53 |
| Anil Kumble | India | 3 | 5 | 3/48 | 0/0 | 28.40/4.73 |
| Mushtaq Ahmed | Pakistan | 2 | 5 | 3/59 | 0/0 | 23.00/5.75 |
| Sohail Khan | Pakistan | 1 | 5 | 5/55 | 0/1 | 11.00/5.50 |
| Zaheer Khan | India | 2 | 4 | 2/46 | 0/0 | 26.00/5.24 |
| Mohammad Shami | India | 1 | 4 | 4/35 | 1/0 | 8.75/3.88 |
| Ashish Nehra | India | 2 | 4 | 2/33 | 0/0 | 26.75/5.35 |
| Waqar Younis | Pakistan | 2 | 4 | 2/67 | 0/0 | 34.50/7.39 |
Ind vs Pak 2023 World Cup Match
When is Ind vs Pak 2023 World Cup Match?
India vs Pakistan will be held on Saturday, 14 October, 2023 at 2 PM local time. Mark your calendars.
Where will be the 2023 World Cup Ind vs Pak match be held?
The Ind-Pak 2023 WC match will be held in Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India.
Final Thoughts
Let’s be honest. India-Pakistan WC matches have rarely been competitive. There have been moments of enertainment – think Venkatesh Prasad-Sohail, Tendulkar vs Shoaib, Kohli & Rohit’s hundreds, and Wahab Riaz’s 5-fer.
However, with the memorable 2022 T20 World Cup match, the hype is right up there.
The new generation of Pakistan cricket promises to make this a more even contest – Babar Azam, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Rizwan, Shadab, Rauf, and more. For India, this may be the final chance for the likes of Rohit Sharma & Virat Kohli.
Whatever happens, whatever the result, I hope the game is played in great spirit, the crowd has a good & safe time, and we get to see a competitive, edge-of-the-seat contest.
That’s all from me. What do you think? Type your prediction below – who do you think will win this upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup match, Pakistan or India?
Pakistan vs India World Cup – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
India vs Pakistan will be held on Saturday, 14 October, 2023 at 2 PM local time
Sachin Tendulkar (313), Virat Kohli (193), Rohit Sharma (185), Rohit Sharma (155), and Misbah-ul-Haq (132) are the highest scores in Ind-Pak ODI WC matches. On the other hand, Venkatesh Prasad (8), Javagal Srinath (7), Wahab Riaz (7), Anil Kumble (5), and Mushtaq Ahmed (5) have taken the most wickets in these contests.
© Copyright @Nitesh Mathur and Broken Cricket Dreams, LLC 2023. Originally published on 08/12/2023. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Broken Cricket Dreams with appropriate and specific direction to the original content (i.e. linked to the exact post/article).
0 Comments