India vs Pakistan. In the world of sports, the clash between India and Pakistan is the most fiery and the most awaited. It is so because when these two teams meet during soul matches, they make their fans proud and satisfy their love for cricket. Their rivalry goes beyond the cricket field owing to the history and the poltics involved between the two nations.
| Match No | Teams | Venue | Date | Time (IST) |
| 1 | Pakistan vs New Zealand | National Stadium, Karachi | 19 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 2 | Bangladesh vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 20 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 3 | Afghanistan vs South Africa | National Stadium, Karachi | 21 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 4 | Australia vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 22 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 5 | Pakistan vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 23 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 6 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 24 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 7 | Australia vs South Africa | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 25 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 8 | Afghanistan vs England | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 26 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 9 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi | 27 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 10 | Afghanistan vs Australia | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 28 Feb | 2:30 PM |
| 11 | South Africa vs England | National Stadium, Karachi | 1 Mar | 2:30 PM |
| 12 | New Zealand vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 2 Mar | 2:30 PM |
| 13 | Semi-final 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai* | 4 Mar | 2:30 PM |
| 14 | Semi-final 2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore** | 5 Mar | 2:30 PM |
| 15 | Final | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore*** | 9 Mar | 2:30 PM |
History of the India-Pakistan Cricket Rivalry
This rivalry began in 1952 with the first ever test series held in India and Pakistan’s first visit there. These matches have intensified over the years due to fanatical supporters and their geo-political conflicts. These political issues led to suspension of some bilateral series but they still manage to contend in ICC events and other international tournaments.
Head-to-Head Statistics
With regards to accomplishments, India has emerged victorious in 11 ICC competitions while Pakistan has 5. India possesses 6 fundamental ICC titles comprising of two Cricket World Cups, two T20 World Cups, two Champions Trophies, and three ICC’s at senior levels. Meanwhile, Pakistan has one each in Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, and Champions Trophy.
ICC World Cup Record
India has managed to maintain a much more superior record against Pakistan in ICC tournaments. In every ODI World Cup, India chases ahead with 8 wins and 0 losses, while in ICC events, India has a record of 14 wins out of the 15 times the two countries have met. As for Pakistan, the T20 World Cup of 2021 was the only time they were able to win against India. Hence, they broke the streak.
Political Influence on Cricketing Ties
The cricket fights between India and Pakistan is always affected with the state of relations between the two countries. The major wars of 1965 and 1971 caused intercountry cricketing relations to stop, and the Kargil War of 1999 and the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack meant that bilateral series would be put on hold. However, there are still some competitive matches that take place in other countries such as the UAE and Canada, which still keep the fire burning.
Popularity and Viewership
Cricket matches between India and Pakistan bring unmatched entertainment. In the 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup, more than 800,000 applications were made to purchase tickets for their match, which also managed to achieve 273 million television viewers and became one of the most viewed sporting events in the world.
Closure
The game between the two countries celebrates cultural differences while fanning the flames of discontent. Even with the inflammed altercations, the sporting allows both nations to foster sporting relationships. It is one of the most exciting spectacles in Indian and Pakistani history and they’ve managed to keep the world at the edge of their seats. source wikipedia
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