India vs Pakistan cricket matches are some of the biggest in the world. They have played 212 times: Pakistan won 88, and India won 81. Pakistan wins more Tests and ODIs, but India wins most T20 games. India has beaten Pakistan 16 out of 17 times in World Cups. Famous matches include the first Test in 1952 and the 2025 Asia Cup final, where India chased Pakistan’s score and won by 5 wickets.
India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2026: Colombo
India played Pakistan at the T20 World Cup 2026 on 15 February 2026 at Colombo in Sri Lanka. It was a big group stage game between two old rivals in the World Cup season.
Pakistan’s top four batsmen did very poorly. Babar Azam scored just 5 runs, Saim Ayub scored 6, Salman Ali Agha scored 4, and Sahibzada Farhan got 0. None of them even reached 10 runs, which is rare for top-order players.
India bowled well, and Pakistan was all out for a very low total. India chased it easily and won the match comfortably by a big margin. India’s bowlers and batsmen both played better on that day.
India vs Pakistan Last 10 Matches: Still a Rivalry?
India vs Pakistan last 10 matches against Pakistan show how strong India has been recently. From 2022 to 2026, they played many big games in the Asia Cup, the T20 World Cup, and ODI tournaments.
Read More
Out of the last 10 matches, India won 8, Pakistan won 1, and 1 match had no result because of rain. India won in the 2022 T20 World Cup, 2023 World Cup, 2024 T20 World Cup, and also dominated the 2025 Asia Cup, making fans eager to bet on Asia Cup clashes every time these two sides meet. India also won the latest 2026 T20 World Cup match by 61 runs. This shows India has dominated recent games.
India vs Pakistan Last 10 Matches
| Event | Venue | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 T20 World Cup | Melbourne | India |
| 2022 Asia Cup | Dubai | Pakistan |
| 2023 Asia Cup (Super 4) | Colombo | India |
| 2023 ODI World Cup | Ahmedabad | India |
| 2024 T20 World Cup | New York | India |
| 2025 Asia Cup (Group) | Colombo | India |
| 2025 Asia Cup (Super 4) | Colombo | India |
| 2025 Asia Cup Final | Colombo | India |
| 2026 T20 World Cup | Colombo | India |
| 2023 Asia Cup (Group) | Pallekele | No Result |
India vs Pakistan: 3 Controversies Before the Match
Before the 2026 T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, there was a lot of drama. First, the Pakistan Cricket Board said they might boycott the match because of political tensions and issues about playing in India. They even thought about using the Force Majeure rule to skip the game.
Later, after the ICC spoke with both boards and governments, Pakistan agreed to play. Second, reports said Indian players decided not to shake hands before the match. Third, former player Mohammad Amir criticized Abhishek Sharma, calling him a slogger and suggesting bodyline bowling. The match felt political, not just cricket.
ALSO READ: Bas de Leede: Dutch Cricket All-Round Star
