IND vs PAK ODI Head to Head and ODI World Cup Records: Rivalry Renewed for ICC World Cup 2023 Match 12

The much-awaited showdown between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is set to unfold in the 12th match of the ICC World Cup 2023 at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday, October 14.

India, led by the dynamic Rohit Sharma, enters this high-stakes encounter with a perfect record, securing victories in their initial two matches. Meanwhile, Pakistan, under the captaincy of Babar Azam, has also maintained a flawless start, notching two wins in the ongoing World Cup extravaganza.

India's campaign began with a remarkable 6-wicket triumph over the legendary Australian squad, followed by a convincing 8-wicket victory against Afghanistan in their most recent outing in the 2023 World Cup.

In contrast, Pakistan embarked on their World Cup journey by defeating the minnows Netherlands by an impressive 81-run margin, and they further demonstrated their prowess by orchestrating a record-breaking run chase against their Asian rivals, Sri Lanka, in their most recent match.

These two cricketing giants faced off twice just last month, with one match washed out due to rain and the other being a one-sided contest in the Asia Cup 2023 held in Colombo, where India emerged victorious in dominant fashion.

In the realm of One Day Internationals (ODIs), India and Pakistan have engaged in thrilling battles over 130 times, including some World Cup encounters. The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has also witnessed their clashes, where India, as the home team, has played more matches compared to Pakistan.

Now, as the cricketing world eagerly anticipates the IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 clash, let's delve into their ODI head-to-head record, noteworthy statistics, and the World Cup history of both India and Pakistan before they lock horns once again at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India vs Pakistan ODI Head-to-Head In the 134 ODIs between India and Pakistan, Pakistan holds the edge, with 73 victories to their name, while India has triumphed 56 times, and 5 matches ended without a result. In their most recent five meetings, India remains unbeaten, securing victory in four games, with one match ending inconclusively.

Out of India's 56 wins, 27 came when they batted first, and 29 times when chasing a target. On the other hand, Pakistan secured 33 wins when chasing and 40 times when setting a target.

In the history of the ODI World Cup, these two cricketing powerhouses have crossed swords seven times, with India emerging victorious on all seven occasions. Notably, in the 2019 World Cup, India triumphed over Pakistan by a commanding margin of 89 runs.

In Ahmedabad at the Narendra Modi Stadium, both teams have met once before, back in 2005, when Pakistan narrowly bested India by 3 wickets. This remains Pakistan's solitary match at the venue, as India has won 10 out of 18 matches, including their most recent four encounters.

IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Head-to-Head

While India and Pakistan have clashed in hundreds of matches across all formats, here are their head-to-head stats for the ODI format, as the upcoming match between the two bordering nations will be a one-day international. 

India and Pakistan have clashed 134 times in ODI matches. Pakistan holds an edge in the ODI format as it has won 73 games, while India has won 56. Five IND vs PAK ODI matches have ended with no result. So far, India has won 11 games at home, while Pakistan has won 17. Even on Indian soil, Pakistan has won 19 matches against India.

In the last India vs Pakistan clash that occurred in the Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage, India defeated Pakistan by 228 runs. However, their first match of the continental tournament ended with no result.

 The two greatest cricket rivals have clashed seven times in the ICC Men's ODI World Cup. However, Pakistan has never won a single World Cup match against India. The most nail-biting match was the 2011 World Cup semifinal, where India emerged victorious by 29 runs. In the 2019 India vs Pakistan World Cup match, India won by 89 runs. 

Here's a list of the India vs Pakistan World Cup matches when India defeated Pakistan.