Have you ever wondered what makes the India vs Pakistan cricket rivalry the biggest in the world? More than the geo-political pressure and border friction, it is the quality of players involved on both sides. While India introduced world-class batters to the world, Pakistan produced some terrific bowlers in the game of cricket. India vs Pakistan rivalry impacts the players, boards, and fans alike. While the winners in these contests soar high in the sky, the career ends inevitably for players on the losing team. A clash between them elicits tension and keeps you on the edge of your seat. Get ready enjoy another India vs Pakistan encounter in the IND vs PAK World Cup 2023 Live on October 14 at Ahmedabad. Watch India vs Pakistan live streaming on YuppTV.
Cricket is a popular game in both countries and has a tremendous influence over the people of Pakistan and India. It connects people from diverse cultures and transcends all other aspects of their lives. People get glued to the screens to cheer their teams and never miss a single moment of the game. Intense emotions get ignited every time India and Pakistan encounter. Since both nations no longer play bilateral series, any clash between the two in multinational events offers endless excitement. India and Pakistan faced each other in two instances in the recently concluded Asia Cup. While the rain played a spoilsport in the first match, India dominated the second game on the reserve day. Do not miss watching another passionate meeting underway on October 14 in the ODI World Cup 2023.
The Men in Blue enjoy an unbeaten streak against Pakistan in the ODI World Cup. From their first victory over Pakistan in the 1992 World Cup by 43 runs to the 2019 win by 89 runs, India never lost to Pakistan and holds a 7-0 supremacy. While India won two world cups in 1983 and 2011, Pakistan won it once in 1992.
1992 – In the 1992 World Cup match at Sydney, India, under Azharuddin’s captaincy outperformed Pakistan for the first time. This match is memorable for two reasons – one for young Sachin Tendulkar’s half-century and the other for Javed Miandad’s frog jump.
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1996 – In 1996, Bangalore witnessed the rivalry getting renewed and intensified. Navjot Singh Sidhu’s 93 at the top and Ajay Jadeja’s brisk 45 guided India to post 287, and in response, Pakistan got out for 248. The brawl between Venkatesh Prasad and Aamir Sohail happened in this game.
1999 – Manchester held another engrossing battle between India and Pakistan. Indian skipper Azharuddin won the toss in all three appearances in a row. Rahul Dravd and Azhar shined with fifties and Sachin scored a 45. India defeated the Men in Green by 47 runs.
2003 – Led by Sourav Ganguly, India entered this game at Centurion with a lot of conviction and self-belief. Pakistan made 273 after Saeed Anwar scored a century. Sachin’s match-winning knock of 98 guided India to their fourth win against Pakistan.
2011 – In the crucial semifinal at Mohali, India won by 29 runs and registered a fifth win against Pakistan. Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the second captain after Kapil Dev to win the World Cup.
2015 – Virat Kohli’s century in Adelaide handed a sixth straight win to team India over the Men in Green. Virat became the first Indian to score a century against Pakistan in the World Cup.
2019 – With a magnificent century from Rohit Sharma and a fantastic spell from Kuldeep Yadav, India took the lead to 7-0 against Pakistan in the World Cup.
2022 – Watch it on YuppTV to know if India continues its authority or if Babar Azam-led Pakistan breaks the age-old jinx.
