India and Pakistan share cricket’s fiercest rivalry. Every match between these two nations makes history and captures the attention of millions around the world. This rivalry started in 1952 and continues to deliver thrilling contests across all formats.
In 2025, India strengthened their recent dominance with two major victories. They won the Champions Trophy in Dubai, where Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten century. They also claimed the Asia Cup title, winning all three matches against Pakistan, including the final.
The next India vs Pakistan clash will take place on 15 February 2026 at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo during the T20 World Cup.
Overall Head-to-Head Record (1952-2025)
Since their first Test match in 1952, India and Pakistan have played 211 matches across all formats. Pakistan leads the overall head-to-head, mainly due to their success in early Tests and ODIs. However, India has dominated recent encounters, especially in T20Is and ICC tournaments.
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tied/Draw/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 |
| ODI | 136 | 58 | 73 | 5 |
| T20I | 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 211 | 80 | 88 | 43 |
India vs Pakistan in Test Cricket
Test cricket is where this rivalry began. The two nations played their first Test series in 1952 in India. Over the decades, they have produced many memorable battles in the longest format. The high number of drawn matches shows the intense nature of these contests.
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Pakistan Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 |
Key Test Records
- Highest Team Totals: India scored 675/5 declared at Multan in 2004. Pakistan scored 699/5 declared at Lahore in 1989.
- Lowest Team Totals: India made 106 at Lucknow in 1952. Pakistan made 116 at Bangalore in 1987.
- Most Runs: Javed Miandad leads with 2,228 runs for Pakistan. Sunil Gavaskar scored 2,089 runs for India.
- Highest Individual Scores: Virender Sehwag hit 309 at Multan in 2004. Javed Miandad scored 280 not out at Hyderabad in 1983.
- Most Wickets: Kapil Dev took 99 wickets for India. Imran Khan claimed 94 wickets for Pakistan.
- Best Bowling Figures: Anil Kumble took all 10 wickets (10/74) at Delhi in 1999. Imran Khan took 8/60 at Karachi in 1982.
India vs Pakistan in ODI Cricket
ODI cricket has produced the most thrilling encounters between these rivals. The shorter format has seen dramatic swings and nail-biting finishes. Pakistan leads the overall ODI record, but India has closed the gap in recent years.
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 58 | 73 | 5 |
Key ODI Records
- Highest Team Totals: India scored 356/9 at Visakhapatnam in 2005. Pakistan scored 344/8 at Karachi in 2004.
- Lowest Team Totals: India made 79 at Sialkot in 1978. Pakistan made 87 at Sharjah in 1985.
- Most Runs: Sachin Tendulkar scored 2,526 runs for India. Inzamam-ul-Haq scored 2,403 runs for Pakistan.
- Highest Individual Scores: Virat Kohli scored 183 at Dhaka in 2012. Saeed Anwar made 194 at Chennai in 1997.
- Most Wickets: Wasim Akram took 60 wickets for Pakistan. Anil Kumble claimed 54 wickets for India.
- Best Bowling Figures: Aaqib Javed took 7/37 at Sharjah in 1991. Anil Kumble took 6/12 at Sharjah in 1993.
India vs Pakistan in T20I Cricket
T20 cricket has added a new dimension to this rivalry. These high-octane encounters in world tournaments have produced instant classics. India has dominated this format, winning 13 of 16 matches. Their only losses came at Bangalore in 2012 and twice at Dubai in 2021 and 2022.
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
Key T20I Records
- Highest Team Totals: India scored 192/5 at Ahmedabad in 2012. Pakistan scored 182/5 at Dubai in 2022.
- Lowest Team Totals: Pakistan made 83 at Dhaka in 2016. India made 119 at Colombo in 2012.
- Most Runs: Virat Kohli has scored 492 runs in 11 innings for India. Mohammad Rizwan has 228 runs for Pakistan.
- Highest Individual Scores: Virat Kohli scored 82 not out at Melbourne in 2022. Mohammad Rizwan made 79 not out at Dubai in 2021.
- Most Wickets: Hardik Pandya has taken 15 wickets for India. Umar Gul took 11 wickets for Pakistan.
- Best Bowling Figures: Mohammad Asif took 4/18 at Durban in 2007. Kuldeep Yadav took 4/30 in the 2025 Asia Cup Final.
India vs Pakistan in ICC Tournaments
Political tensions have stopped the bilateral series between these two teams. Their meetings now mostly happen at ICC events and the Asia Cup. This makes every encounter even more significant. The last bilateral series was in 2012-13, when Pakistan toured India.
| Tournament | Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI World Cup | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 8 | 7 | 1 |
| Champions Trophy | 6 | 3 | 3 |
India holds a perfect 8-0 record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups. This is one of the most remarkable stats in cricket history. In the T20 World Cups, India leads 7-1. The first meeting ended in a tie at Durban in 2007, but India won the bowl-out. Pakistan’s only T20 World Cup win came at Dubai in 2021.
India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup
The Asia Cup has hosted many memorable India-Pakistan battles. These matches carry extra weight as both teams compete for continental supremacy. India leads the head-to-head record in the Asia Cup with 13 wins to Pakistan’s 6.
| Format | Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| T20I | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Recent Matches in 2025
India beat Pakistan four times in 2025. In the Champions Trophy in February, Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls to guide India to a six-wicket win. India chased 242 with ease as Kohli became the fastest player to reach 14,000 ODI runs.
In the September Asia Cup, India won all three matches against Pakistan. In the group stage, Kuldeep Yadav took 4/30 as India restricted Pakistan to 127/9. Suryakumar Yadav and Abhishek Sharma then powered India to a seven-wicket win in just 15.5 overs.
India won the Super Four match by six wickets. The final at Dubai saw Pakistan bat first and score 146. Sahibzada Farhan top-scored with 57. India’s chase started badly at 20/3, but Tilak Varma played a match-winning knock of 69 not out off 53 balls. He shared crucial stands with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube to take India to 150/5 in 19.4 overs.
Tilak Varma won the Player of the Match award in the final. Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Series for his all-round efforts throughout the tournament.
When Will India and Pakistan Play Next?
India and Pakistan will meet on 15 February 2026 in the ICC T20 World Cup. The match will take place at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Both teams are in Group A, and this early group-stage match could shape their path to the Super Eight stage. Fans around the world are already counting down to this clash.
Conclusion: India Has Been Dominating Over Pakistan In Recent Years
The India-Pakistan rivalry remains cricket’s biggest spectacle. Pakistan still leads in overall Tests and ODIs, but India has dominated recent years. India holds an unbeaten record in ODI World Cups and has won 13 of 16 T20Is against Pakistan.
The 2025 Champions Trophy and Asia Cup wins have strengthened India’s position as the stronger side in high-stakes matches. With bilateral series unlikely due to political reasons, every ICC and ACC meeting carries extra significance. This rivalry continues to captivate cricket fans worldwide with unforgettable moments.
