The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan is one of the most exciting and talked-about in the world. Whenever these two teams face each other, it’s not just a game—it’s a battle filled with emotions, passion, and history. Fans from both countries eagerly wait for these matches, making them some of the most-watched games in cricket. In this article, we take a closer look at the head-to-head record of India and Pakistan across all formats of the game—Tests, ODIs, and T20Is. Let’s dive into the stats and relive some memorable moments from this iconic rivalry. Indian vs Pakistan Head to Head in all Formats India and Pakistan have played a total of 207 matches across all formats. In Test cricket, they have faced each other 59 times, with India winning 9 matches, Pakistan winning 12, and 38 ending in a draw. In ODIs, they have played 135 matches, where India won 57, Pakistan won 73, and 5 matches had no result or ended in a tie. They have played 14 matches in T20Is. India has won 10, Pakistan has won 3, and 1 match ended in a tie. Overall, Pakistan has won 88 matches, India has won 75, and 44 matches ended without a result or a winner. Format Matches Pakistan Won India Won ODI 135 73 57 Test 59 12 9 T20I 14 3 10 India vs Pak Head to Head in World Cups In World Cup matches between India and Pakistan, India had a very good track record. In the 50 overs World Cup, they have faced each other 8 times, and India has won all 8. In the T20 World Cup, they have faced each other 8 times, and India won 6, and Pakistan won 1, while 1 match ended in a tie. The two teams have played 16 World Cup matches overall. India won 14 of them, while Pakistan won 1 and 1 match ended in a tie. Format Matches Pakistan Won India Won ODI 8 0 8 T20I 8 2 6 India vs Pakistan Head to Head in Test It was in test cricket that the India-Pakistan rivalry first took shape, as the two nations played their inaugural Test series against each other in 1952. Over the decades, they have produced some epic battles in the game's longest format. Though Pakistan has an advantage in terms of Test wins, the most notable feature is that a high proportion of the matches have ended in draws-a feature of the very tense and attritional nature of many India-Pakistan Test encounters. Format Matches Pakistan Won India Won Test 59 12 9 India vs Pakistan Head to Head in ODI Some of the most exciting and memorable battles between India and Pakistan have indeed come in the one-day version of the game. The short format has also witnessed fortunes shift dramatically and provided several nail-biting finishes. Pakistan is on a clear ascendance in ODIs though India has narrowed the gap lately. Format Matches Pakistan Won India Won ODI 135 73 57 India vs Pakistan Head to Head in T20Is T20 cricket has given a new dimension to the India-Pakistan rivalry, with high-octane encounters in world tournaments producing instant classics. India has dominated T20I encounters so far, winning 9 out of 13 matches. Format Matches Pakistan Won India Won T20I 14 3 10 India vs Pakistan cricket records and stats Highest team total in a Test innings: Pakistan scored 699/5 against India in the third Test at Lahore in 1989/90. Lowest team total in a Test innings: Pakistan bowled India out for 106 in the second Test at Lucknow in 1952/53. Highest individual score in Tests: Indian opener Virender Sehwag scored 309 against Pakistan in the first Test at Multan in 2004. Best bowling figures in Tests: India's Anil Kumble took 10/74 against Pakistan in the second innings of the second Test at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi in 1999. Highest team total in ODIs: India scored 356/9 against Pakistan at Vizag in 2004/05. India also scored 356/2 against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup. Lowest team total in ODIs: Pakistan bowled India out for 79 in the second ODI at Sialkot in 1978/79. Highest individual score in ODIs: Opener Saeed Anwar of Pakistan made 194 against India in the sixth ODI of the Independence Cup at Chennai in 1997. Best bowling figures in ODIs: Aaqib Javed of Pakistan took 7/37 against India in the final of the Wills Trophy at Sharjah in 1991. Highest team total in T20Is: India made 192/5 against Pakistan in the second T20I at Ahmedabad in 2012. Lowest team total in T20Is: India bowled Pakistan out for 83 in the fourth T20I at Dhaka during the Asia Cup in 2016. Highest individual score in T20Is: Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten 79 against India during the Super 12 match of ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2021 is the highest individual score by any batter in Indo-Pak contests. Best bowling figures in T20Is: Pakistan’s Mohammad Asif picked up 4/18 against India in the 10th match of the 2007 T20 World Cup at Durban. Conclusion India vs Pakistan matches are more than just cricket; they are moments of pride and celebration for millions of fans. While the statistics give us an idea of their performances over the years, the memories these games create are priceless. Both teams have their strengths, and every match adds a new chapter to their incredible rivalry. As fans, we can only hope to witness more such thrilling encounters in the future, keeping the spirit of cricket alive and exciting for everyone.