Few rivalries in cricket embody passion, history, and raw emotion, quite like the India–Pakistan clash. This is the contest that captures the imagination of millions, with every match promising fireworks—from Shoaib Akhtar’s blistering pace to Sachin Tendulkar’s masterful strokeplay. Over 207 international encounters have produced record-breaking feats and unforgettable moments that define what real cricket is all about. In this article, we dive deep into the statistics across formats, highlight individual brilliance, and share fresh insights from the latest series.
The sheer intensity of the India–Pakistan rivalry is evident from the overall head-to-head stats:
Format
Matches
India Won
Pakistan Won
Draw/Tie
TEST
59
9
12
38
ODI
136
58
73
5
T20
13
10
3
0
Total
208
77
88
43
ICC Events Performance
In the high-pressure environment of ICC tournaments, both sides have delivered moments of magic. However, India has shown total dominance in ICC events.
Event
Matches
India Won
Pakistan Won
Draw/Tie
ODI WC
8
8
0
0
T20 WC
8
6
1
1
Total
16
14
1
1
Test Matches
Test cricket remains the ultimate contest of endurance and strategy. The stats below highlight some of the most impressive performances in this epic rivalry.
Test Team Performances
Highest Team Scores
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
Pakistan
699/5
vs India
Lahore
Pakistan
679/7d
vs India
Lahore
India
675/5d
vs Pakistan
Multan
Pakistan
674/6
vs India
Faisalabad
Pakistan
652
vs India
Faisalabad
Lowest Team Scores
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
India
106
vs Pakistan
Lucknow
Pakistan
116
vs India
Bangalore
India
126
vs Pakistan
Delhi
India
145
vs Pakistan
Bangalore
India
145
vs Pakistan
Karachi
Test Batting Records
Player
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Javed Miandad
39
2228
280*
Sunil Gavaskar
41
2089
166
Zaheer Abbas
25
1740
265*
Mudassar Nazar
25
1431
231
Younis Khan
17
1321
267
Test Highest Average
Player
Innings
Runs
Highest Average
Misbah-ul-haq
6
464
116.00
Vijay Hazare
3
223
111.50
Deepak Shodhan
1
110
110.00
Zulfiqar Ahmed
4
108
108.00
Ijaz Faqih
1
105
105.00
Test Bowling Records
Player
Innings
Wickets
Best Figures
Kapil Dev
45
99
8/85
Imran Khan
38
94
8/60
Anil Kumble
28
81
10/74
Wasim Akram
21
45
5/96
Fazal Mahmood
21
44
7/42
Test Best Economy Rates
Player
Matches
Overs
Economy
Bapu Nadkarni
4
191.2
1.14
Pali Umrigar
15
269.0
1.57
Vinoo Mankad
9
528.4
1.72
Fazal Mahmood
14
605.5
1.78
Subhash Gupte
10
458.5
1.85
ODI Encounters
ODI matches in this rivalry have given us nail-biting finishes and thrilling chases. Here are the key stats:
ODI Team Performances
Highest Team Scores
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
India
356/9
vs Pakistan
Vizag
India
356/2
vs Pakistan
Colombo
India
349/7
vs Pakistan
Karachi
Pakistan
344/8
vs India
Karachi
Pakistan
338/4
vs India
The Oval
Lowest Team Scores
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
India
79
vs Pakistan
Sialkot
Pakistan
87
vs India
Sharjah
India
112
vs Pakistan
Lahore
Pakistan
116
vs India
Toronto
India
125
vs Pakistan
Sharjah
ODI Batting Records
Player
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Sachin Tendulkar
67
2526
141
Inzamam-ul-Haq
64
2403
123
Saeed Anwar
48
2002
194
Rahul Dravid
54
1899
107
Shoaib Malik
42
1782
143
ODI Highest Average
Player
Innings
Runs
Highest Average
Kl Rahul*
3
187
187.00
Nasir Jamshed*
6
408
102.00
Ambati Rayudu
3
101
101.00
Bashir Ali
3
164
82.00
Ishan Kishan*
1
82
82.00
ODI Bowling Records
Player
Innings
Wickets
Best Figures
Wasim Akram
47
60
4/35
Saqlain Mushtaq
34
58
5/45
Anil Kumble
33
54
4/12
Aaqib Javed
36
54
7/37
Jawagal Srinath
36
54
4/49
ODI Best Economy Rates
Player
Matches
Overs
Economy
Wasim Akram
48
404.1
3.73
Imran Khan
29
202.1
3.85
Azhar Mahmood
33
259.3
3.91
Kapil Dev
32
264.1
4.21
Anil Kumble
34
304.4
4.29
T20 Internationals
T20 cricket is all about explosive action and quick turnaround. Here’s a look at the T20 stats in this iconic rivalry.
T20I Team Performances
Highest Team Scores
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
India
192/5
vs Pakistan
Ahmedabad
Pakistan
182/5
vs India
Dubai
Pakistan
181/7
vs India
Ahmedabad
India
181/7
vs Pakistan
Dubai
India
160/6
vs Pakistan
Melbourne
Lowest Team Scores
Team
Score
Opposition
Ground
Pakistan
83
vs India
Mirpur
Pakistan
113/7
vs India
New York
India
119
vs Pakistan
New York
Pakistan
128
vs India
Colombo
Pakistan
130/7
vs India
Mirpur
T20I Batting Records
Player
Innings
Runs
Highest Score
Virat Kohli
11
492
82*
Md Rizwan*
5
228
79*
Shoaib Malik
8
164
57*
Md. Hafeez
7
156
61
Yuvraj Singh
8
155
72
T20I Strike Rates
Player
Innings
Runs
Highest Strike Rate
Ravi Bishnoi*
1
8
400.00
Md. Asif*
1
4
400.00
Sohail Tanvir
1
12
200.00
Shah Nawaz Dahani*
1
16
266.66
Naseem Shah*
2
10
200.00
T20I Bowling Records
Player
Innings
Wickets
Best Figures
Hardik Pandya*
6
13
3/8
Umar Gul
6
11
4/37
Bhuvneshwar Kumar*
7
11
4/26
Naseem Shah*
4
7
3/21
Arshdeep Singh*
4
7
3/32
T20I Best Economy In An Innings
Player
Economy
Bhuvneshwar Kumar*
2.25
Hardik Pandya*
2.28
Jasprit Bumrah*
2.66
Jasprit Bumrah*
3.50
Ravindra Jadeja
3.66
(Min – 250 Balls)
Individual Records Across Formats
Test Matches – Individual Bests
Highest Runs in an Innings (Test)
Player
Runs
Virendra Sehwag
319
Javed Miandad
280*
Rahul Dravid
270*
Younis Khan
267
Virendra Sehwag
254
Highest Wickets in an Innings (Test)
Player
Wickets
Anil Kumble
10/74
Vinoo Mankad
8/52
Imran Khan
8/60
Sikander Bakht
8/69
Kapil Dev
8/85
ODIs – Individual Bests
Highest Runs in an Innings (ODI)
Player
Runs
Saeed Anwar
194
Virat Kohli*
183
MS Dhoni
148
Shoaib Malik
143
Sourav Ganguly
141
Highest Wickets in an Innings (ODI)
Player
Wickets
Aaqib Javed
7/38
Imran Khan
6/16
Naved-ul-Hasan
6/27
Sourav Ganguly
5/16
Aaqib Javed
5/19
T20s – Individual Bests
Highest Runs in an Innings (T20)
Player
Runs
Virat Kohli
82*
Md. Rizwan
79*
Virat Kohli
78*
Gautam Gambhir
75
Yuvraj Singh
72
Highest Wickets in an Innings (T20)
Player
Wickets
Md. Asif*
4/18
Bhuvneshwar Kumar*
4/26
Umar Gul
4/37
Hardik Pandya*
3/8
Bhuvneshwar Kumar*
3/9
FAQs
Which cricket team is better, Pakistan or India? Overall, Pakistan holds a slight edge in the overall win-loss stats. However, India has shown total dominance in ICC events, making this rivalry as competitive as ever.
Who is most successful in the India–Pakistan encounters? Out of 207 international games, Pakistan has won 88 matches compared to India’s 76 victories.
Who has won the most Test matches between India and Pakistan? In Test cricket, India has won 9 matches and Pakistan 12, with the remaining 38 matches ending in draws.
Did India ever lose 10 wickets against Pakistan? Yes, in the T20 World Cup 2021 league game, Pakistan achieved a 10-wicket victory over India—the only ICC loss India has experienced in this rivalry.
What is the highest score in a Test innings between India and Pakistan? The highest Test innings score is 699/5, recorded by Pakistan in Lahore.
Conclusion & Recent Developments
The India–Pakistan rivalry remains the pinnacle of cricketing drama—a saga of fierce competition, historic milestones, and unmatched passion. Recent series have seen new stars emerge and classic performances rekindled, with both sides constantly pushing their limits. The latest encounters have brought innovative strategies, fresh talent, and record-breaking performances that continue to evolve the narrative of this storied rivalry.
As India and Pakistan prepare for upcoming series in 2025, fans can expect even more electrifying contests that add fresh chapters to this epic saga. Stay tuned for more updates, expert analysis, and in-depth statistics as this rivalry continues to captivate the cricketing world.
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