India and Pakistan share one of the fiercest and most watched cricket rivalries in the world, producing dramatic contests across all international formats with records that tell a story of intense competition and contrasting peaks.
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India vs Pakistan International Cricket Records
- Total Meetings: 210 matches across formats (Tests, ODIs, T20Is) as of September 2025
- Overall Wins: Pakistan leads slightly with 88 wins; India has 79, with the remainder being draws or no results
Format-wise Head-to-Head and Results
| Format | Matches Played | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Draw/ No Result |
| Test | 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 |
| ODI | 136 | 58 | 73 | 5 |
| T20I | 15 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
Dominance in ICC Tournaments
- India has dominated ICC tournaments against Pakistan with a record of 15 wins out of 16 matches, including an unblemished 8-0 lead in 50-over World Cups and a 7-1 lead in T20 World Cups.
- Titles won by India in ICC senior level: 7 trophies (2 World Cups, 2 T20 World Cups, 3 Champions Trophies).
- Pakistan has 3 senior ICC trophies (1 World Cup, 1 T20 World Cup, 1 Champions Trophy).
Iconic Individual Records and Performance
- Virat Kohli leads as the highest run-scorer in India-Pakistan encounters with 488 runs in T20Is, holds the record for the fastest to 14,000 ODI runs overall, and has the most catches for India in ODIs.
- Mohammad Rizwan is Pakistan’s top T20I run-getter against India.
- Best individual T20I innings: Virat Kohli’s 82* vs Pakistan in 2022; Mohammad Rizwan’s 79*.
- Bowling highlights: Hardik Pandya’s 3/8 in T20Is and Mohammad Asif’s 4/18 for Pakistan are standout figures.
- Umar Gul leads Pakistan’s wickets tally against India in T20Is.
Noteworthy Team Totals in T20Is
- Highest team score by India: 192/5 in Ahmedabad, 2012
- Highest team score by Pakistan: 182/5 in Dubai, 2022
- Lowest team score by Pakistan against India: 83 all out in Dhaka (2016 Asia Cup)
ICC Rankings
- India ranks higher across all formats: 1st in ODI & T20, 4th in Test
- Pakistan trails at 5th in ODI, 8th in T20, and 7th in Test rankings
This rivalry represents not only fierce cricket battles but cultural and historical undertones, making each meeting more than just a game but a spectacle watched by millions around the globe.
These records highlight the ebb and flow of this legendary encounter, where Pakistan edges ahead in Tests and ODIs overall while India has asserted dominance in T20 cricket and ICC World Cup clashes, showcasing the dynamic but enduring tension in one of cricket’s greatest rivalries.
