Head-to-head IND vs PAK ODI World Cup record is something that Indians are very proud of. So far, the two teams have met seven times in the ODI World Cups, where India has won all of them. Pakistan will try to create history when they take on the Indian team in the ODI World Cup 2023 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on October 14.
The India vs Pakistan 2023 World Cup match will be a riveting contest, and fans from both sides will be excited for this riveting clash.
India vs Pakistan ODI WC Matches
As the excitement for the India vs Pakistan match builds up, let us check head-to-head IND vs PAK at the ODI World Cups:
.1992 World Cup
The two arch-rivals played their first ODI World Cup match in 1992 at Sydney Cricket Ground, where India won comfortably by 43 runs. Batting first, Mohammad Azharuddin-led India reached 216 runs thanks to a handy unbeaten half-century from Sachin Tendulkar. The Indian bowling unit bowled with great control, restricting Pakistan to only 173 runs. Tendulkar, for his brilliant half-century, was named the player of the match.
.1996 World Cup
India vs Pakistan faced off in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final clash at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. India posted 287 runs batting first. Navjot Singh Sidhu scored 93 runs and was equally supported by Ajay Jadeja, who thrashed Pakistan bowlers in death overs. In reply, Pakistan began aggressively, but the innings crumbled, leading to a 39-run defeat. Navjot Singh Sidhu was named the player of the match for his vital contribution with the bat.
.1999 World Cup
In the 1999 ODI World Cup, India and Pakistan played an exciting match at Old Trafford, Manchester. India batted first and posted 227 runs. Rahul Dravid, Azharuddin, and Tendulkar made significant contributions with the bat. Pakistan’s batting was made to look ordinary thanks to an outstanding performance by Venkatesh Prasad, who clinched five wickets and won the player of the match award. India clinched a 47-run win.
.2003 World Cup
The 2003 World Cup was one of the most anticipated tournaments, especially the India vs Pakistan match at SuperSport Park. Pakistan batted first and posted 273 runs. Saeed Anwar scored a hundred. India made a brisk start in the run chase and had momentum throughout the innings. The ‘Men in Blue’ eventually won the match with twenty-six balls to spare. Tendulkar, for his quick-fire 98, was named the player of the match.
.2011 World Cup
The 2011 World Cup was played in the Indian subcontinent, and the match between India and Pakistan was an all-important semi-final in Mohali. India batted first and scored 260, thanks to an 85 from Tendulkar. Virender Sehwag and Suresh Raina ably supported him. The target proved too much for the Pakistan team, losing the match by 231 runs. Tendulkar was given the player of the match award.
.2015 World Cup
In the 2015 ODI World Cup, India took on Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval. Virat Kohli batted like a champion, scoring an all-important century. India posted 300 runs on the board, and the Pakistan team never looked comfortable in the chase. The ‘Men in Green’ could muster only 224 runs, losing the match by 76 runs. Kohli, for his magical century, was rightly named the player of the match.
.2019 World Cup
Rohit Sharma went berserk when India took on Pakistan in the 2019 ODI World Cup match at Old Trafford. The Hitman’s 140-run knock helped India post 336 runs, which proved too much for the Pakistan batting unit. Pakistan lost the match by 89 runs, as the Indian bowlers bowled with immaculate control. Rohit, for his blistering century, was named the player of the match.
Expected Result of IND vs PAK 2023 World Cup Match
IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 venue for the 2023 ODI World Cup is Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. If we are to go by the head-to-head IND vs PAK record, then India has a big advantage. The current form of both teams suggests the contest on October 14 is expected to be a close one. Cricket fans can check the IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 live score on Yolo247.
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Concluding Thoughts on Head-to-Head IND vs PAK
More than the head-to-head IND vs PAK record, it will come down to which team plays the best cricket on a given day. India and Pakistan fans will be hoping they get to see a close contest and that their team gets over the line.
FAQs about Head-to-Head IND vs PAK
India has a better head-to-head ODI World Cup record against Pakistan, as the ‘Men in Blue’ won all seven matches against Pakistan in the World Cup.
Sachin Tendulkar (1992, 2003, and 2011), Navjot Singh Sidhu (1996), Venkatesh Prasad (1999), Virat Kohli (2015), and Rohit Sharma (2019) won the player of the match awards in IND vs PAK World Cup matches.
The head-to-head IND vs PAK record in the ODI World Cup is as follows:
Played: 7
India won: 7
Pakistan won: 0
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