India and Pakistan have a long-standing and intense rivalry in the sport of cricket. The two countries have played numerous matches against each other in various formats of the game, including Test matches, One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty20 Internationals (T20Is).
The first Test match between the two teams was played in 1952, and since then, they have played a total of 136 Test matches, with India winning 38, Pakistan winning 45, and 53 ending in a draw. In One Day Internationals, the teams have played a total of 140 matches, with India winning 73 and Pakistan winning 66, with one match tied and no results. The two teams have also played 8 T20Is, with India winning 5 and Pakistan winning 3.
One of the most memorable series between the two teams was the 2003-2004 Test series in Pakistan, in which India won the series 1-0, with two matches ending in a draw. Another high-profile series was the 2007-2008 Test series in India, which India won 1-0, with two matches ending in a draw.
The two teams have not played a bilateral series since 2013, due to political tensions between the countries. However, they have faced each other in various ICC events such as the World Cup, Champions Trophy, and T20 World Cup.
The matches between India and Pakistan are known for their intense competition and high-pressure atmosphere, and are considered to be one of the biggest rivalries in the sport of cricket. Despite the political tensions between the countries, the players and fans of both teams continue to look forward to the next time the two teams will face off on the cricket field.
