Numbers don't lie: The record Pakistan can't escape against India

Few rivalries in sport carry the weight and intensity of India vs Pakistan cricket. Every meeting between the two sides is more than just a game; it’s a spectacle, a storyline, and often, a record-breaking event. And when you dive into the numbers, India’s dominance is impossible to ignore.

World Cup Supremacy

In ODI World Cups, India have faced Pakistan 8 times. The scoreline? 8–0 to India. Not once has Pakistan managed to get across the line, with memorable games like the 2003 Centurion clash where Sachin Tendulkar’s 98 set the tone, or the 2019 Manchester meeting where Rohit Sharma’s century floored Pakistan again.

In T20 World Cups, the record stands at 7–1 in India’s favour. Pakistan’s only win came in 2021 in Dubai, when Shaheen Afridi’s fiery spell broke India’s streak. But apart from that one blip, it has been blue dominance throughout, starting from the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007, when India defeated Pakistan twice, including that unforgettable final in Johannesburg.

Asia Cup Balance But Still India on Top

Shift to the Asia Cup, and Pakistan do have a slightly better record, but India remain ahead here too. Across 18 encounters in both ODI and T20 formats, India have won 10, Pakistan 6, with 2 no results.

Even in the last 10 Asia Cup clashes, India have claimed 7 wins, while Pakistan managed only 2, with 1 abandoned due to rain. The trend is clear: when it comes to crunch Asia Cup games, India continue to find ways to dominate.

The Last Meeting: India’s Biggest Win

Who can forget their 2023 Asia Cup Super 4 clash? India delivered their most emphatic victory over Pakistan in history. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul both struck centuries, sharing an unbeaten 233-run partnership. Pakistan, chasing 357, folded for just 128, undone by Kuldeep Yadav’s 5-wicket haul. That result wasn’t just a win, it was a statement.

The Next Chapter

As the two sides prepare for their next Asia Cup clash, the weight of history is firmly on India’s side. Pakistan will look to turn the tide, but with India now the reigning world champions, the script looks familiar.