The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan stands as one of the most fiercely contested sporting matches in the world and there is no doubt about that. Often referred to as the ‘El Clásico of cricket’, the battle on the cricket field between the two countries is a gala event celebrated across the world. For obvious reasons, India vs Pakistan matches consistently draw a massive viewership.

India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record in ODI World Cup tournaments

India and Pakistan have encountered each other in a total of seven matches in the ICC ODI World Cup tournaments. In these seven games, India emerged victorious on all seven occasions, while Pakistan failed to secure a single win.

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The highest total scored by India against Pakistan in World Cup matches is 336 runs, while Pakistan’s highest score in these encounters stands at 273. Conversely, Pakistan’s lowest total in World Cup clashes with India is 173, and India’s lowest total against Pakistan in this marquee event is 216.

Team 1Team 2VenueWinnerDate
IndiaPakistanSydneyIndiaMarch 4, 1992
IndiaPakistanBengaluruIndiaMarch 9, 1996
IndiaPakistanManchesterIndiaJune 8, 1999
IndiaPakistanCenturianIndiaMarch 1, 2003
IndiaPakistanMohaliIndiaMarch 30, 2011
IndiaPakistanAdelaideIndiaFeb 15, 2015
IndiaPakistanManchesterIndiaJune 16, 2019

In the realm of ODI World Cup history, India and Pakistan first clashed during the 1992 Benson & Hedges World Cup. India batted first and reached a total of 216/7 in 49 overs, propelled by Sachin Tendulkar’s unbeaten 54 and Ajay Jadeja’s contribution of 46. Pakistan, despite a commendable effort from Aamir Sohail (62) and Javed Miandad (40), were dismissed for 173 in 48.1 overs. However, it was Pakistan who ultimately claimed their maiden World Cup title.

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Their most recent encounter unfolded during the 2019 World Cup in England. A masterful batting display led by Rohit Sharma (140 off 113) enabled India to post a formidable 336/5 in their allotted 50 overs. In response, Pakistan managed only 212/6 in 40 overs (due to a rain-reduced match). India secured victory by 89 runs through the DLS method.

ICC World Cup ODI 2023: India vs Pakistan

In the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup, the two teams are set to face off in a high-octane clash at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on October 14. India will be eager to secure their eighth victory in the tournament, while Pakistan will definitely do its best to reverse the prevailing trend.