India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head



Ind vs Pak, one of the most talked-about contest in cricket (Source: AFP)Ind vs Pak, one of the most talked-about contest in cricket (Source: AFP)

Among all games, cricket is celebrated like a religion in the subcontinent, and when we talk about cricket in the subcontinent, a significant part of the discussion revolves around the two giant powerhouses, India and Pakistan, a rivalry that never ceases to amaze. 

When both teams take on each other on the cricket field, fans root for them as if there is no tomorrow, and this is the ultimate battle they have to conquer and can't lose by any means. So, as we celebrate the mother of all battles, here's a sincere attempt to answer all your queries regarding the historic rivalry.  

India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Overview

The arch-rivals, India and Pakistan, locked horns with each other for the very first time in a Test match way back on 16th October 1952 at the iconic Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi. India outclassed their neighbours, winning the fixture convincingly by an innings and 70 runs. 

Meanwhile, the first ODI between these two teams was played on 1st October 1978 at Ayub National Stadium in Quetta, which India won by a narrow margin of four runs. 

Talking about the shortest format, the first-ever T20I between the two teams was played in the inaugural World T20 at Kingsmead in Durban, which was again won by India in a bowl-out after the game was tied. 

Category
Stats
Matches played210
India won79
Pakistan won88
Draw/No Result43

India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Records in T20Is

Category
Stats
Matches played15
India won12
Pakistan won3
Draw/No Result0

India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Records in ODIs

Category
Stats
Matches played136
India won58
Pakistan won73
Draw/No Result5

India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Records in Tests

Category
Stats
Matches played59
India won9
Pakistan won12
Draw/No Result38

India vs Pakistan Head-to-head in last 5 matches 

Date
Format
Venue
Result
Sep 21, 2025T20IDubai International Stadium India won by 6 wkts
Sep 14, 2025T20IDubai International Stadium India won by 7 wkts
Oct 14, 2023ODI Narendra Modi Stadium India won by 7 wkts
Sep 10-11, 2023ODI R. Premadasa StadiumIndia won by 228 runs
Feb 23, 2025ODI Dubai International Stadium India won by 6 wkts

FAQs: India vs Pakistan Head-to-head

Q.1. Who has won the most matches in India vs Pakistan?

Ans. Overall, the two sides have played a total of 210 times. Pakistan has won 88 matches compared to India's 79 victories.

Q.2. Is Pakistan vs India head-to-head in T20I?

Ans. India and Pakistan have met 14 times in T20Is. The Indian cricket team lead the IND vs PAK head-to-head with 10 victories while Pakistan have three wins.

Q.3. What is the highest score in IND vs PAK T20?

Ans. As of September 2025, the highest total scored in India vs Pakistan T20Is is 192/5, scored by India in 2012. 

Q.4. Is IND vs PAK the biggest rivalry in the world?

Ans. Marred by wars, border standoffs and terror attacks, the India-Pakistan is considered one of the biggest rivalry in the world of sports.