Across all formats of cricket, Pakistan has traditionally held the upper hand. Out of 208 encounters, the Green Shirts have claimed victory 88 times, while India managed 76 wins.
In Asia Cup history, both teams have faced each other 19 times. Pakistan triumphed in 6 matches, India won 10, while 3 games ended without a result.
In One-Day Internationals, Pakistan still leads. Out of 136 ODIs, Pakistan won 73, while India secured 58 victories, giving the Shaheens a clear edge.
Test cricket also reflects Pakistan’s strength. Out of 59 Test matches, Pakistan won 12 and India 9, with 38 ending in draws.
The story changes in T20 cricket. India dominates here with 9 wins compared to Pakistan’s 3, while one match ended in a tie. Yet, in Dubai, Pakistan holds a slight advantage with 2 victories in 3 matches.
One unforgettable moment was Pakistan’s stunning 10-wicket victory in the 2021 T20 World Cup, a match that still excites fans whenever it’s recalled.
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As the Asia Cup battle unfolds, fans believe Pakistan can defeat India again and reduce the gap in T20 victories, reigniting cricket’s greatest rivalry.
The Pakistan-India rivalry remains one of the most electrifying spectacles in global cricket. While Pakistan has historically maintained an edge in Tests and ODIs, India’s dominance in T20s has shifted momentum in recent years.
However, Pakistan’s unforgettable 10-wicket win in the 2021 T20 World Cup proved that the rivalry is far from one-sided. The Asia Cup now presents Pakistan with an opportunity to not only close the gap in T20 wins but also reclaim psychological superiority.
For fans, the statistics may tell one story, but the emotional weight of each clash tells another. Each encounter between these two giants goes beyond cricket, becoming a battle of pride, passion, and history.
