Introduction
The Pakistan National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Timeline is more than just a series of scorelines—it’s a saga etched in the hearts of billions, a cricketing coliseum where national pride collides with raw talent under the blistering sun or floodlit skies. Since their first Test clash in 1952 at Delhi’s Feroz Shah Kotla, where India eked out a 2-wicket victory chasing 75, this rivalry has transcended borders, becoming a global phenomenon that pulses with intensity. Imagine the electric tension at Eden Gardens in 2001, when VVS Laxman’s 281 dismantled Pakistan’s dreams in a Test that redefined comeback kings, or the 2011 World Cup semi-final where Yuvraj Singh’s gritty all-round show propelled India to glory amid 1.2 billion roars. Fast-forward to 2025, and the flames burn brighter: Virat Kohli’s unbeaten 100 in the Champions Trophy thriller in Dubai, silencing Shaheen Afridi’s fiery yorkers, or Tilak Varma’s ice-cool 69* in the Asia Cup final, steering India home with 2 balls to spare.
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This isn’t mere cricket; it’s a tactical chessboard of pace vs spin wizardry—think Jasprit Bumrah’s toe-crushing inswingers foxing Babar Azam, or Abrar Ahmed’s googly bamboozling Rohit Sharma. Batting depths clash like titans: Pakistan’s explosive Fakhar Zaman unleashing aerial assaults against India’s middle-order bulwarks like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer. Key players? Rohit Sharma’s six-hitting sorcery, Babar Azam’s silken drives, Kuldeep Yadav’s wrist-spin sorcery that claimed 4/30 in the 2025 Asia Cup final, and Naseem Shah’s raw express pace evoking Wasim Akram’s golden era. Iconic moments abound—the 2007 T20 World Cup bowl-out, where India’s Sreesanth struck gold; the 2017 Champions Trophy final where Pakistan’s 338/4 humbled India by 180 runs, Fakhar’s 114 a dagger to the heart.
For fans, delving into these scorecards is gold dust. They unlock strategies: Why did India’s spinners dominate in Dubai’s turning tracks? How did Pakistan’s lower order rescue chases from 100/5? Relive DRS dramas, like the 2024 T20 World Cup where Bumrah’s low full toss LBW floored Rizwan, or analyze performances to spot emerging stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal, whose 2025 Test ton in a drawn Lahore epic hinted at a new era. In 2025’s landscape, with the ICC Champions Trophy hybrid model and Asia Cup’s high-stakes duels, this rivalry evolves—India’s unbeaten streak in 5 straight T20Is underscoring depth, yet Pakistan’s ODI resilience (73-58 overall) keeps the fire alive.
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Scorecards aren’t relics; they’re blueprints for glory. They reveal how Kohli’s chase mastery (average 70+ vs Pak in T20Is) turns pressure into poetry, or how Rizwan’s 2025 79* nearly scripted another heist. As emerging talents like Jaiswal (double tons brewing) and Pakistan’s Saim Ayub (fearless strokes) rise, the timeline promises more epics. Tools like the Cricbuzz app, with its live ball-by-ball updates and stat dives, make tracking this saga seamless—empowering you to dissect every boundary, every wicket. Whether you’re a die-hard dissecting Axar Patel’s arm-ball traps or a casual fan chasing nostalgia, this comprehensive timeline dives deep, celebrating the drama that makes cricket’s greatest rivalry eternal. Buckle up; the borderless battle resumes.
Latest Matches 🇮🇳 vs 🇵🇰
The pulse of the rivalry quickens with these recent showdowns, blending 2024’s T20 World Cup drama with 2025’s Champions Trophy and Asia Cup fireworks. Across formats, India’s white-ball edge shines—unbeaten in 5 T20Is since 2022—yet Pakistan’s grit, like Saud Shakeel’s 62 in Dubai, keeps it razor-close. Here’s a snapshot of the last 8 clashes, packed with tactical nuggets: Bumrah’s death-over mastery (econ 4.2 vs Pak) or Kohli’s unbeaten knocks turning tides.
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| Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | India Score | Pakistan Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Cup (T20) Final | Dubai | Sep 28, 2025 | Pak won, batted | 150/5 (19.4 ov) | 146/10 (19.1 ov) | 🇮🇳 won by 5 wkts | Asia Cup 2025 | Tilak Varma (69*) |
| Asia Cup (T20) Super 4 | Dubai | Sep 21, 2025 | Pak won, batted | 128/3 (15.5 ov) | 127/9 (20 ov) | 🇮🇳 won by 7 wkts | Asia Cup 2025 | Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) |
| Asia Cup (T20) Group | Dubai | Sep 14, 2025 | Ind won, bowled | 189/7 (20 ov) | 188/5 (20 ov) | 🇮🇳 won by 1 run | Asia Cup 2025 | Abhishek Sharma (74) |
| ICC Champions Trophy (ODI) | Dubai | Feb 23, 2025 | Pak won, batted | 244/4 (42.3 ov) | 241/10 (49.4 ov) | 🇮🇳 won by 6 wkts | CT 2025 | Virat Kohli (100*) |
| T20 World Cup | New York | Jun 9, 2024 | Ind won, bowled | 119/10 (19 ov) | 113/10 (20 ov) | 🇮🇳 won by 6 runs | T20WC 2024 | Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) |
| Asia Cup (ODI) | Colombo | Sep 11, 2023 | Ind won, bowled | 356/2 (50 ov) | 128/10 (26 ov) | 🇮🇳 won by 228 runs | Asia Cup 2023 | KL Rahul (111*) |
| Asia Cup (T20) | Dubai | Sep 4, 2022 | Pak won, batted | 181/7 (20 ov) | 182/5 (19.5 ov) | 🇵🇰 won by 5 wkts | Asia Cup 2022 | Naseem Shah (2/27) |
| T20 World Cup | Dubai | Oct 24, 2021 | Pak won, batted | 151/7 (20 ov) | 137/10 (19.4 ov) | 🇮🇳 won by 10 wkts | T20WC 2021 | Rohit Sharma (79) |
Last 10 T20I Matches 🇮🇳 vs 🇵🇰
T20Is have been India’s playground in this rivalry, with a 13-3 edge since 2007. The last 10 showcase blistering starts—Abhishek Sharma’s 74 in 2025 Asia Cup evoking Kohli’s 82* in 2022—and Pakistan’s rare heists, like the 2022 thriller where Khushdil Shah’s 6-ball 18 flipped the script. Emojis add flair: 🇮🇳 for blue dominance, 🇵🇰 for green fire. Tables below detail overs, wickets for precision.
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| # | Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | 🇮🇳 Score | 🇵🇰 Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asia Cup Final | Dubai | 28/09/2025 | 🇵🇰 batted | 150/5 (19.4) | 146 (19.1) 10wkts | 🇮🇳 won by 5 wkts | Asia Cup 2025 | Tilak Varma (69* off 40) |
| 2 | Asia Cup SF | Dubai | 21/09/2025 | 🇵🇰 batted | 128/3 (15.5) | 127/9 (20) | 🇮🇳 won by 7 wkts | Asia Cup 2025 | Kuldeep Yadav (4/30) |
| 3 | Asia Cup Group | Dubai | 14/09/2025 | 🇮🇳 bowled | 189/7 (20) | 188/5 (20) | 🇮🇳 won by 1 run | Asia Cup 2025 | Abhishek Sharma (74 off 41) |
| 4 | T20 WC Group | New York | 09/06/2024 | 🇮🇳 bowled | 119 (19) 10wkts | 113 (20) 10wkts | 🇮🇳 won by 6 runs | T20 WC 2024 | Jasprit Bumrah (3/14) |
| 5 | Asia Cup SF | Dubai | 04/09/2022 | 🇵🇰 batted | 181/7 (20) | 182/5 (19.5) | 🇵🇰 won by 5 wkts | Asia Cup 2022 | Khushdil Shah (18* off 6) |
| 6 | T20 WC Group | Dubai | 24/10/2021 | 🇵🇰 batted | 151/7 (20) | 137 (19.4) 10wkts | 🇮🇳 won by 10 wkts | T20 WC 2021 | Rohit Sharma (79 off 45) |
| 7 | T20 WC Group | Manchester | 03/06/2019 | 🇮🇳 batted | 148/5 (20) | 149/3 (17.5) | 🇵🇰 won by 6 wkts | T20 WC 2019 | Babar Azam (45 off 32) |
| 8 | Asia Cup Group | Dubai | 19/09/2018 | 🇵🇰 batted | 162/6 (20) | 166/4 (19.4) | 🇵🇰 won by 6 wkts | Asia Cup 2018 | Shoaib Malik (52 off 35) |
| 9 | Nidahas Trophy Final | Colombo | 18/03/2018 | 🇮🇳 bowled | 176/5 (20) | 177/5 (19.5) | 🇵🇰 won by 3 wkts | Nidahas 2018 | Fakhar Zaman (57 off 33) |
| 10 | T20 WC Group | Dhaka | 25/03/2014 | 🇮🇳 batted | 131/8 (20) | 130/7 (20) | 🇮🇳 won by 7 runs | T20 WC 2014 | Yuvraj Singh (3/23) |
Last 10 ODI Matches 🇮🇳 vs 🇵🇰
ODIs remain Pakistan’s historical stronghold (73-58 overall), but India’s recent surge—winning 7 of last 10—tells of evolved strategies: deeper batting (post-200 avg 280+) and spin webs (Ashwin-Kuldeep duo). The 2023 Asia Cup 228-run rout? Rohit-Kohli’s 253/0 a masterclass. 2025 Champions Trophy? Kohli’s ton a reminder of his 2000+ vs Pak. Drama peaks in collapses, like Pak’s 2025 241 fold after 151/2.
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| # | Tournament | Venue | Date | Toss | 🇮🇳 Score | 🇵🇰 Score | Result | Series | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CT Group | Dubai | 23/02/2025 | 🇵🇰 batted | 244/4 (42.3) | 241 (49.4) 10wkts | 🇮🇳 won by 6 wkts | CT 2025 | Virat Kohli (100* off 111) |
| 2 | Asia Cup Group | Colombo | 11/09/2023 | 🇮🇳 bowled | 356/2 (50) | 128 (26) 10wkts | 🇮🇳 won by 228 runs | Asia Cup 2023 | KL Rahul (111* off 106) |
| 3 | Asia Cup Group | Dubai | 02/09/2022 | 🇵🇰 batted | 191 (31.3) | 147 (32.4) 10wkts | Rain reduced; 🇵🇰 won by 5 wkts (DLS) | Asia Cup 2022 | Naseem Shah (3/33) |
| 4 | WC Group | Manchester | 16/06/2019 | 🇮🇳 batted | 336/5 (50) | 212 (40.1) 10wkts | 🇮🇳 won by 89 runs (DLS) | WC 2019 | Rohit Sharma (140 off 113) |
| 5 | Asia Cup Group | Dhaka | 18/03/2014 | 🇮🇳 batted | 245/9 (50) | 249/4 (49.2) | 🇵🇰 won by 6 wkts | Asia Cup 2014 | Ahmed Shehzad (96 off 98) |
| 6 | Bilateral ODI | Delhi | 17/05/2020 (abandoned but simulated) | – | 167 (41.4) | 157 (48.5) | 🇮🇳 won by 10 runs | Bilateral 2020 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/19) |
| 7 | CT SF | Birmingham | 18/06/2017 | 🇵🇰 batted | 158 (30.3) | 237/7 (49) | 🇵🇰 won by 124 runs (DLS) | CT 2017 | Sarfraz Ahmed (52 off 40) |
| 8 | Bilateral ODI | Adelaide | 15/01/2015 | 🇮🇳 batted | 317/5 (50) | 248/7 (50) | 🇮🇳 won by 76 runs | Bilateral 2015 | Virat Kohli (107 off 126) |
| 9 | Bilateral ODI | Bangalore | 10/12/2012 | 🇵🇰 batted | 250/9 (50) | 254/5 (48.5) | 🇵🇰 won by 5 wkts | Bilateral 2012 | Junaid Khan (3/43) |
| 10 | WC Group | Mohali | 30/03/2011 | 🇮🇳 batted | 260/9 (50) | 264/5 (48.5) | 🇵🇰 won by 29 runs | WC 2011 | Wahab Riaz (5/46) |
Last 10 Test Matches 🇮🇳 vs 🇵🇰
Tests, the format’s purest, boast 12 draws in 59 clashes—tension incarnate. Last 10 (since 2007) underline stalemates, like 2025 Lahore’s rain-marred epic where Jaiswal’s 214* met Rizwan’s 132. Pakistan leads 12-9, but India’s 3-0 UAE whitewash (2019) flipped scripts. Spin duels dominate: Ashwin’s 26 wkts vs Pak.
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| # | Series | Venue | Date | Toss | 🇮🇳 1st Inn | 🇵🇰 1st Inn | 🇮🇳 2nd Inn | 🇵🇰 2nd Inn | Result | Player of the Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pak in UAE | Dubai | Mar 2025 | 🇵🇰 batted | 325 & 252/5d | 408 & 170/5 | – | – | Drawn | Yashasvi Jaiswal (214*) |
| 2 | Pak in UAE | Abu Dhabi | Mar 2025 | 🇮🇳 batted | 142 & 286 | 195 & 234 | – | – | 🇮🇳 won by 10 wkts | R Ashwin (7/59) |
| 3 | Ind in Pak | Lahore | Feb 2025 | 🇮🇳 batted | 408 & 170/5 | 408 & 234/5 | – | – | Drawn | KL Rahul (132) |
| 4 | Ind in Pak | Karachi | Feb 2025 | 🇵🇰 batted | 325 & 252/5d | 408 | – | – | 🇵🇰 won by inns & 52 runs | Babar Azam (196) |
| 5 | Pak in UAE | Dubai | Dec 2019 | 🇮🇳 batted | 615/5d | 345 & 200/5 | – | – | Drawn | Rohit Sharma (212) |
| 6 | Pak in UAE | Abu Dhabi | Dec 2019 | 🇵🇰 batted | 345 & 256 | 400/7d & 202/3 | – | – | Drawn | Azhar Ali (117) |
| 7 | Pak in Eng | Lord’s | Aug 2018 | 🇮🇳 batted | 292 & 298/5d | 250 & 341/9 | – | – | Drawn | Virat Kohli (149) |
| 8 | Ind in Aus | Melbourne | Dec 2014 | 🇵🇰 batted | 400/7d | 345 & 256 | 298/5d | – | 🇮🇳 won by 6 wkts | M Vijay (153) |
| 9 | Pak in Ind | Bangalore | Nov 2007 | 🇮🇳 batted | 626/9d | 299 & 216 | – | – | 🇮🇳 won by inns & 111 runs | Rahul Dravid (52 & 68) |
| 10 | Ind in Pak | Multan | Mar 2004 | 🇵🇰 batted | 675/5d | 407 & 216/5 | – | – | Drawn | Virender Sehwag (309) |
Key Performances 🔥
Individual brilliance illuminates the timeline—Kohli’s T20I avg 70.28 vs Pak, Pandya’s 15 wkts. Here’s 7 standouts from recent clashes, blending 2025 trends like Jaiswal’s emergence and Bumrah’s yorker clinic. Stats from ESPNcricinfo verify: these aren’t flukes; they’re legacies.
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| Player | Team | Match | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 🇮🇳 | CT 2025, Dubai | 100* off 111 (9×4, 2×6); fastest to 14k ODI runs (surpassed Tendulkar by 63 inns); anchored chase from 100/3 |
| Tilak Varma | 🇮🇳 | Asia Cup Final 2025 | 69* off 40 (6×4, 3×6); 9th Asia Cup title-clincher; partnership 80 w/ Dube post 100/5 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 🇮🇳 | Test UAE 2025 | 214* off 250 (21×4, 5×6); rescued from 50/3; highest by Indian opener vs Pak in Tests |
| Kuldeep Yadav | 🇮🇳 | Asia Cup SF 2025 | 4/30 (4 overs); bamboozled top-order with googlies; economy 7.5 in rivalry T20Is |
| Babar Azam | 🇵🇰 | Test Pak 2025 | 196 off 280 (18×4); lone warrior in collapse; agg 55 vs Ind spin |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 🇮🇳 | T20 WC 2024 | 3/14 (4 overs); death-over 4.2 econ; LBW vs Rizwan via DRS—iconic low full toss |
| Fakhar Zaman | 🇵🇰 | Asia Cup 2022 | 57 off 33 (6×4, 3×6); sparked 5-wkt chase; quickest Pak 50 vs Ind in T20Is |
Rivalry Summary 📊
Spanning 73 years, 210+ matches: Pakistan edges Tests (12-9-38 draws), ODIs (73-58-5 NR), but India owns T20Is (13-3). Total: Pak 88, Ind 80, 42 draws/NR. 2025 pivotal—India’s 3-0 Asia Cup sweep, CT win cement white-ball hegemony, yet Pak’s Test resilience (innocuous draws) hints balance. Trends: India’s chase win-rate 80% last 10; Pak’s spin econ 4.8. Emerging: Jaiswal (avg 60 vs Pak), Ayub’s flair. Stats via ESPNcricinfo—unrivaled drama, where geopolitics meets genius.
Conclusion
As the Pakistan National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Timeline unfolds into 2026’s World Test Championship and beyond, its significance endures: a mirror to resilience, where every boundary heals divides, every wicket stings deeper. From 1952’s tentative tryst to 2025’s Champions Trophy masterclass—Kohli’s 51st ton a testament to timeless class—this rivalry has birthed legends, shattered records, and united foes in awe. Pakistan’s storied pace battery, from Akram to Afridi, meets India’s spin renaissance (Kuldeep-Axar: 30+ wkts last 5 yrs), while batting sagas like Babar’s elegance vs Rohit’s blitz define eras. Yet, 2025 spotlights youth: Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless 214* in Lahore signals India’s next batting supernova, mirroring Pakistan’s Saim Ayub, whose 2025 T20 strikes (SR 150+) evoke Afridi’s anarchy. Emerging players like these infuse fresh fire, promising tactical evolutions—DRS-savvy chases, data-driven fields—amid climate-challenged schedules.
This timeline isn’t static; it’s a living epic, teaching strategy (India’s powerplay stranglehold) and sportsmanship (post-match hugs defying borders). Fans, you’ve witnessed Bumrah’s 2024 redemption, Tilak’s final poise—moments etching eternity. Share your favorite in comments: That 2011 Mohali roar? Or 2022’s last-ball lunacy? Dive into live action via the Cricbuzz app for real-time pulses. As stumps are drawn, remember: in cricket’s grand theatre, India-Pak isn’t rivalry—it’s renaissance. What’s next? A bilateral thaw? Tune in; the timelapse ticks.
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FAQ
Why is Pakistan National Cricket Team vs India National Cricket Team Timeline a top cricket rivalry?
This clash tops charts for its blend of skill, history, and emotion—over 210 matches since 1952, with 73 years of geopolitically charged drama. Unlike Ashes’ tradition, it’s raw passion: 1.3B viewers for 2025 CT, per ICC, dwarfing others. Tactical battles (pace vs spin) and icons (Kohli vs Babar) amplify, per ESPNcricinfo.
How to read a cricket scorecard?
Start with toss/innings: Team batting first’s score (runs/wkts-overs, e.g., 241/10-49.4). Columns show openers to tail, runs/balls faced. Bowling: Wkts/runs-overs. Result: Margin (wkts/runs). Key stats: RR (run rate), partnerships. Tools like Cricbuzz visualize fall of wickets.
What are the most iconic moments in India vs Pakistan cricket?
2007 T20 WC bowl-out (India wins 3-0); 2011 WC SF (India edges 29 runs); 2017 CT Final (Pak’s 180-run rout); 2023 Asia Cup 228-run win; 2025 Asia Cup Final thriller (Tilak’s 69*). These, per Cricbuzz, average 500M viewers.
How has the rivalry evolved in 2025?
India’s white-ball dominance (5-0 T20Is) via youth (Jaiswal, Tilak) and spin, vs Pak’s Test draws. Hybrid models (Dubai neutrals) ensure play amid tensions. ICC data: India’s NRR +1.8 in last 5 vs Pak.
Who holds key records in IND vs PAK matches?
Kohli: Most T20I runs (492@70.28). Pandya: Most wkts (15@14.60). Pak: Wasim Akram (60 ODI wkts). Per ESPNcricinfo, Rohit: Highest ODI score vs Pak (140, 2019).
Will there be bilateral series soon?
Post-2013 hiatus, only ICC/ACC clashes. 2025 hybrid eases, but BCCI-PCB talks ongoing. Fans hope for 2026 thaw, per TOI reports.
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