Ind vs Pak: Greatest One-Day Cricket Matches

India is playing against Pakistan in Ahmedabad on October 14 2023 in the ICC World Cup 2023.

Irrespective of the outcome of this match, the viewership and popularity of this match will be one of the highest in the world of sport.

India and Pakistan share one of the most intense rivalries in world cricket. The two teams have played each other in 132 ODIs, with India winning 74 and Pakistan winning 55. The matches between these two teams are always highly anticipated and often produce thrilling contests.

Greatest one-day cricket matches played between Ind vs Pak:

• 1991 Wills World Series Final Ind vs Pak, Sharjah

In the final of the 1991 Wills World Series, India and Pakistan locked horns in a thrilling match that went down to the wire. India batted first and posted a total of 216/7, thanks to half-centuries from Sachin Tendulkar and Sanjay Manjrekar. In reply, Pakistan got off to a good start but lost wickets at regular intervals. With two balls remaining, Pakistan needed four runs to win with one wicket in hand. However, Javed Miandad was dismissed by Kapil Dev for 53, and India won the match by one wicket.

• 1999 Cricket World Cup Ind vs Pak, Manchester

The 1999 Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan was one of the most memorable matches of the tournament. India batted first and posted a total of 227/6, thanks to a half-century from Navjot Singh Sidhu. In reply, Pakistan got off to a flying start, with Saeed Anwar scoring a century. However, India fought back and took wickets at regular intervals. In the end, Pakistan fell short by 47 runs.

• 2003 Cricket World Cup Ind vs Pak, Centurion

The 2003 Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan was another thrilling encounter. India batted first and posted a total of 270/4, thanks to centuries from Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid. In reply, Pakistan got off to a good start but lost wickets at regular intervals. In the end, Pakistan fell short by 91 runs.

Watch the Highlights of Ind vs Pak in the 2003 Cricket World Cup

• 2004 Asia Cup Final Ind vs Pak, Colombo

The 2004 Asia Cup Final between India and Pakistan was a one-sided affair, with India winning by 59 runs. India batted first and posted a total of 329/6, thanks to a century from Virender Sehwag. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 270, with only Inzamam-ul-Haq scoring a half-century.

• 2012 Asia Cup Final Ind vs Pak, Mirpur

The 2012 Asia Cup Final between India and Pakistan was a nail-biter, with India winning by one wicket. Pakistan batted first and posted a total of 222/7, thanks to a half-century from Shahid Afridi. In reply, India got off to a bad start but recovered to reach 182/6. However, India lost wickets at regular intervals and needed 13 runs to win off the last over. With two balls remaining, India needed four runs to win with one wicket in hand. However, R Ashwin hit the winning runs to give India a thrilling victory.

These are just a few of the many great one-day cricket matches played between Ind vs Pak. The rivalry between the two teams is one of the most passionate in the world, and the matches between them are always highly anticipated.

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