The cricket match between India and Pakistan is one of the most competitive and anticipated sporting events. Beyond the line, this rivalry has profound cultural, political, and historical significance. An extensive timeline of key moments in the matches between the Indian and Pakistani national cricket teams is provided below:
India national cricket team vs pakistan national cricket team timeline
1. Pre-Independence Era (Pre-1947)
Under British control, cricket players from both sides played for the same team prior to the division of British India in 1947. Indian cricketers such as Lala Amarnath, Vinoo Mankad, and Abdul Hafeez Kardar embodied a cohesive team.
2. 1952: First Test Series
October 1952: The first-ever cricket series between India and Pakistan was played. India hosted Pakistan for a five-match Test series. India won the series 2-1, marking the start of an enduring rivalry.
3. 1978: Resumption of Rivalry
After a gap of nearly 17 years due to political tensions, India and Pakistan resumed bilateral series in 1978. Pakistan won the three-match series 2-0 under the captaincy of Mushtaq Mohammad.
4. 1983–1987: World Cup and Neutral Venue Matches
- 1983 Cricket World Cup: India won their first World Cup but didn’t face Pakistan.
- 1986 Sharjah Cup: Javed Miandad’s last-ball six off Chetan Sharma in the Austral-Asia Cup became one of cricket’s most iconic moments.
- 1987 World Cup: Co-hosted by India and Pakistan, though the teams didn’t meet.
5. 1992–2003: World Cup Clashes
- 1992 World Cup: India defeated Pakistan in their first World Cup meeting.
- 1996 World Cup Quarterfinal: India won a high-pressure match in Bangalore.
- 1999 World Cup: India prevailed at Old Trafford during the Kargil conflict.
- 2003 World Cup: Sachin Tendulkar starred as India continued its unbeaten World Cup run against Pakistan.
6. 2004–2007: Bilateral Series Revival
- 2004 India tour of Pakistan: India won both the Test and ODI series.
- 2005–06 Pakistan tour of India: Pakistan won the Test series.
- 2007 ICC T20 World Cup Final: India beat Pakistan by 5 runs in a historic final under MS Dhoni.
7. 2011 World Cup Semi-final
India defeated Pakistan in Mohali to reach the final, eventually winning the World Cup. One of the most-watched matches in cricket history.
8. 2017 Champions Trophy Final
Pakistan defeated India by 180 runs. Fakhar Zaman’s century and Mohammad Amir’s lethal spell defined the final.
9. Recent Clashes and T20 Rivalry
- 2019 ODI World Cup: India beat Pakistan at Old Trafford.
- 2021 T20 World Cup: Pakistan defeated India by 10 wickets, their first World Cup win over India.
- 2022 Asia Cup: Both teams won one match each in a fiercely contested tournament.
- 2023 ODI World Cup: India defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets, extending their unbeaten World Cup record.
10. 2024 ICC T20 World Cup (USA & West Indies)
India and Pakistan met in the group stage. India won a low-scoring thriller by 6 runs. Jasprit Bumrah was the standout performer, taking 3 wickets for 14 runs, once again proving decisive in ICC clashes.
11. 2024 Asia Cup (T20 Format)
India and Pakistan faced each other during the Asia Cup in neutral venues. One match was washed out due to rain, while India won the Super Four encounter, reinforcing their consistency in multi-nation tournaments.
12. 2023–2024: Continued Rivalry
Despite the absence of bilateral series, India and Pakistan continued to clash in ICC and ACC tournaments. With established stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, and emerging talents, the rivalry remained intense and commercially unmatched.
13. 2025 ICC Champions Trophy
In a high-voltage Champions Trophy 2025 encounter played under a hybrid model in Dubai, India defeated Pakistan convincingly. The victory further strengthened India’s dominance over Pakistan in ICC tournaments, continuing a long-standing trend on the global stage.
Key Stats (Overall)
- Tests: 59 matches – Pakistan 12 wins, India 9 wins, rest draws
- ODIs: 132 matches – Pakistan 73 wins, India 56 wins
- T20Is: India leads with 9 wins, Pakistan 4 wins
Conclusion
The India–Pakistan cricket rivalry is not just a sporting contest—it is tradition, history, and emotion passed down through generations. From Test cricket’s early days to modern ICC showdowns, every encounter carries weight beyond the scoreboard. As global tournaments continue to bring these two sides together, the rivalry endures—rooted in the past, alive in the present, and always compelling for the future.
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