No match in cricket draws attention like India vs Pakistan.
Fans stop what they are doing. Offices go quiet. Stadiums fill days in advance.
Since 1952, these two sides have met 212 times across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Pakistan leads the all-time count.
But India has been the dominant team in recent years, especially at ICC events and in T20 cricket.
India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Stats Across All Formats
Here are the full India vs Pakistan head-to-head stats, format by format.
Full Head-to-Head Record Across All Formats
| Format | Matches | India Wins | Pakistan Wins | Tied/Draw/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 |
| ODI | 136 | 58 | 73 | 5 |
| T20I | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 212 | 81 | 88 | 43 |
Pakistan leads 88-81 in wins. But context matters. Most of Pakistan’s lead comes from older Tests and ODIs.
In the formats and tournaments that matter most today, India has the upper hand.
Test Cricket Head-to-Head
India and Pakistan played their first Test series in 1952 in India.
Over 59 matches, they have produced some of cricket’s most intense battles. Nearly two-thirds of those matches ended in draws.
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Drawn |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 9 | 12 | 38 |
Key Test Records:
- Highest team total (India): 675/5 declared, Multan, 2004
- Highest team total (Pakistan): 699/5 declared, Lahore, 1989
- Lowest team total (India): 106, Lucknow, 1952
- Lowest team total (Pakistan): 116, Bangalore, 1987
- Most runs (Pakistan): Javed Miandad, 2,228 runs
- Most runs (India): Sunil Gavaskar, 2,089 runs
- Highest individual score (India): Virender Sehwag, 309, Multan, 2004
- Highest individual score (Pakistan): Javed Miandad, 280 not out, Hyderabad, 1983
- Most wickets (India): Kapil Dev, 99 wickets
- Most wickets (Pakistan): Imran Khan, 94 wickets
- Best bowling figures (India): Anil Kumble, 10/74, Delhi, 1999
- Best bowling figures (Pakistan): Imran Khan, 8/60, Karachi, 1982
ODI Cricket Head-to-Head
136 ODIs. More drama, more upsets, and more last-over finishes than any other format. Pakistan still leads overall, but India has cut the gap in recent years.
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 | 58 | 73 | 5 |
The 2025 Champions Trophy was a major moment. Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 100 off 111 balls as India chased 242 at Dubai with ease.
Kohli also became the fastest player to 14,000 ODI runs in that knock. India beat Pakistan four times in ODIs across 2025.
Key ODI Records:
- Highest team total (India): 356/9, Visakhapatnam, 2005
- Highest team total (Pakistan): 344/8, Karachi, 2004
- Lowest team total (India): 79, Sialkot, 1978
- Lowest team total (Pakistan): 87, Sharjah, 1985
- Most runs (India): Sachin Tendulkar, 2,526 runs
- Most runs (Pakistan): Inzamam-ul-Haq, 2,403 runs
- Highest individual score (India): Virat Kohli, 183, Dhaka, 2012
- Highest individual score (Pakistan): Saeed Anwar, 194, Chennai, 1997
- Most wickets (Pakistan): Wasim Akram, 60 wickets
- Most wickets (India): Anil Kumble, 54 wickets
- Best bowling figures (Pakistan): Aaqib Javed, 7/37, Sharjah, 1991
- Best bowling figures (India): Anil Kumble, 6/12, Sharjah, 1993
T20I Cricket Head-to-Head
This is where India’s recent dominance is clearest. They have won 14 of 17 T20Is against Pakistan. Pakistan’s three wins came at Bangalore in 2012 and Dubai in 2021 and 2022.
| Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
The most recent match was on 15 February 2026 in Colombo. India won by 61 runs.
Ishan Kishan hit 77, and Jasprit Bumrah and Axar Patel bowled Pakistan out for 114.
Key T20I Records:
- Highest team total (India): 192/5, Ahmedabad, 2012
- Highest team total (Pakistan): 182/5, Dubai, 2022
- Lowest team total (Pakistan): 83, Dhaka, 2016
- Lowest team total (India): 119, Colombo, 2012
- Most runs (India): Virat Kohli, 492 runs in 11 innings
- Most runs (Pakistan): Mohammad Rizwan, 228 runs
- Highest individual score (India): Virat Kohli, 82 not out, Melbourne, 2022
- Highest individual score (Pakistan): Mohammad Rizwan, 79 not out, Dubai, 2021
- Most wickets (India): Hardik Pandya, 15 wickets
- Most wickets (Pakistan): Umar Gul, 11 wickets
- Best bowling figures (Pakistan): Mohammad Asif, 4/18, Durban, 2007
- Best bowling figures (India): Kuldeep Yadav, 4/30, Asia Cup Final, 2025
India vs Pakistan at ICC Tournaments
Political tensions ended the bilateral series after 2012-13. Since then, ICC events and the Asia Cup have been the only stages for this rivalry. That makes every game carry even more weight.
| Tournament | Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI World Cup | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| Champions Trophy | 6 | 3 | 3 |
India’s 8-0 The record in ODI World Cups against Pakistan is one of the most talked-about stats in cricket. In the T20 World Cups, India leads 8-1. Pakistan’s only T20 World Cup win over India came at Dubai in 2021.
India vs Pakistan in the Asia Cup
The Asia Cup has hosted some of the most memorable recent encounters between these sides. India leads the overall Asia Cup head-to-head 13-6.
| Format | Matches | India Won | Pakistan Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| T20I | 6 | 5 | 1 |
India won all three matches against Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup. Kuldeep Yadav took 4/30 in the group stage as Pakistan were bowled out for 127.
India chased it down in 15.5 overs. Tilak Varma was Player of the Match in the final. Abhishek Sharma won Player of the Series.
When Will They Play Next?
If both teams progress through the Super Eights, a rematch is possible in the T20 World Cup Semi-Finals (March 4-5) or Final (March 8).
After the current tournament, the two teams are scheduled to meet at the 2027 Asia Cup in Bangladesh (ODI format) and in the group stage of the 2027 ODI World Cup across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
FAQs
- Who leads the India vs Pakistan head-to-head overall?
Pakistan leads with 88 wins to India’s 81 across 212 matches in all formats combined.
- Has India ever lost to Pakistan in an ODI World Cup?
No. India has beaten Pakistan in all eight ODI World Cup meetings. Their record stands at 8-0.
- What is India’s T20I record against Pakistan?
India has won 14 of 17 T20Is. Pakistan’s three wins came in 2012 (Bangalore) and 2021 and 2022 (both in Dubai).
- Who has scored the most ODI runs between India and Pakistan?
Sachin Tendulkar leads for India with 2,526 runs. Inzamam-ul-Haq leads for Pakistan with 2,403 runs.
- What happened in the last India vs Pakistan match?
India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in the T20 World Cup on 15 February 2026 in Colombo. Ishan Kishan scored 77.
- When is the next India vs Pakistan match scheduled?
A T20 World Cup knockout rematch is possible in March 2026. They also meet in the 2027 Asia Cup and the 2027 ODI World Cup.
Conclusion:
Pakistan leads the all-time head-to-head. But the recent story belongs to India.
They have won 14 of 17 T20Is, hold a perfect 8-0 record in ODI World Cups, and took both the 2025 Champions Trophy and Asia Cup.
With no bilateral series in sight, every meeting at a major tournament is a standalone event. And given the history, it will never be just another game.
Also Check:
- India Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Timeline
- IND vs ENG T20 World Cup Head-to-Head Record
- Indian Cricket Team Coaches List
- IND vs PAK T20 Head to Head in T20I
About the Author
