As the cricketing world gears up for the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled to take place on October 14th at the Narendra Modi Stadium, the excitement and expectations are at an all-time high.
This encounter marks the eighth ODI World Cup appearance for both teams, and Pakistan is eager to break India’s winning streak, having lost all seven previous World Cup encounters against their arch-rivals.
The history of India and Pakistan’s encounters in the ICC Cricket World Cup is filled with intense moments, record-breaking performances, and unforgettable cricketing moments. Let’s take a closer look at the head-to-head results of these clashes.
1992 Cricket World Cup: India won by 43 runs
The stage was set in Sydney, Australia, for the inaugural World Cup encounter between these two cricketing giants. India scored 216/7, and Pakistan fell short, managing 173. India’s 43-run victory set the tone for future encounters.
1996 Cricket World Cup: India won by 39 runs
In Bangalore, India continued its dominance, posting 287/8. Pakistan put up a spirited fight, scoring 248/9, but it wasn’t enough as India secured another win by 39 runs.
1999 Cricket World Cup: India won by 47 runs
In the 1999 World Cup, India prevailed once again. This time, they scored 227/6, and Pakistan managed 180, falling short by 47 runs. It was a challenging match that showcased India’s resilience.
2003 Cricket World Cup: India won by 6 wickets
India’s victory in this match came with 6 wickets to spare. Pakistan had scored 273/7, and India successfully chased down the target with a total of 276/4. This match added another chapter to India’s dominance over Pakistan in World Cup contests.
2011 Cricket World Cup (Semifinal): India won by 29 runs
The 2011 World Cup semifinal in Mohali remains etched in cricketing history. India scored 260/9, and Pakistan managed 231. India’s 29-run win propelled them to the final, where they eventually lifted the World Cup.
2015 Cricket World Cup: India won by 76 runs
In Adelaide, Australia, India posted a formidable total of 300/7. Pakistan’s reply fell short at 224, handing India a victory by 76 runs. It was a match that displayed India’s dominance with both bat and ball.
2019 Cricket World Cup: India won by 89 runs (DLS method)
In Manchester, India scored 336/5. Rain interrupted the match, and Pakistan was set a revised target of 302. However, they managed to score only 212/6. India won the match by 89 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.
The upcoming encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium provides Pakistan with an opportunity to rewrite history and break India’s unbeaten streak in World Cup clashes. The cricketing world is abuzz with excitement as fans eagerly anticipate another thrilling contest between these two cricketing giants.
The records may show a historical dominance of India over Pakistan in the World Cup, but in cricket, anything can happen on the day of the match. With both teams fielding world-class players and passionate fans backing them, the 8th World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan promises to be another unforgettable chapter in cricket’s greatest rivalry.
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