Few sporting rivalries in global sport can compare with Ind vs Pak for passion, intensity, and drama. Both politically and cricketing history are deep-felt between these two cricket superpowers, and every encounter between the two cricket giants means more than mere runs and wickets.
It’s about pressure, pride, and moments that are etched in memory forever. This Sunday, the fans will get to see one more epic instalment as the two teams fight it out in the Asia Cup 2025 final.
Best Ind vs Pak T20 encounters of all time
2025 Asia Cup – India’s Record-Breaking Chase
The most recent instalment of the India vs Pakistan Asia Cup matches this year had already established the tone for Sunday’s final. In the Super Four, Pakistan were in command of proceedings with Sahibzada Farhan’s blistering batting, driving them to 171.
But India scripted history in the chase. An electric 105-run opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill dismantled Pakistan’s attack. India eventually chased down 174, marking their highest successful chase in the Asia Cup’s T20 history.
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2022 T20 World Cup – Kohli’s Masterclass at the MCG
Few Ind vs Pak games have captivated international viewers the way the 2022 T20 World Cup encounter in Melbourne did. Pakistan posted a challenging total of 160, but India collapsed early as KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma were dismissed inexpensively.
Enter Virat Kohli who produced one of the greatest innings of his T20 career. His unbeaten 82 off 53 deliveries, filled with breathtaking stroke play, carried India home in a tense thriller. It was a night that reinforced Kohli’s stature as Pakistan’s ultimate nemesis.
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2014 Asia Cup – Afridi’s Back-to-Back Sixes
The 2014 India-Pakistan Asia Cup encounter is remembered in cricket history due to the heroic ending by Shahid Afridi. It required Pakistan 11 runs off the last over, and Afridi made the impossible become inevitable.
When Saeed Ajmal got out to the first ball, pressure was building. But Afridi hit successive sixes off Ravi Ashwin two balls ahead of schedule, providing Pakistan one of their most thrilling victories over India ever.
2007 T20 World Cup (Group Stage) – The Bowl-Out Drama
The first Ind vs Pak T20 match appeared in the 2007 World Cup and highlighted the unpredictability of this rivalry. Both the teams remained even at 141, and a bowl-out was rare to determine the winner.
Skipper MS Dhoni’s bold decision to use non-frontline bowlers paid off. India’s trio all hit the stumps, while Pakistan failed with all three attempts. It was an unusual yet memorable ending to the first T20 meeting between the arch-rivals.
2007 T20 World Cup Final – India’s First T20 Crown
The cricket deities made sure India and Pakistan clashed once again in the 2007 T20 World Cup final, the ideal conclusion to the first tournament. Gautam Gambhir’s 75 led India to 157/5, Rohit Sharma’s consistent 30* chipping in valuable runs.
Pakistan fought bravely, and to begin with, Imran Nazir and Younis Khan gave reason for hope. However, a string of wickets at crucial stages turned the match in favour of India. In a tense finish, Pakistan ended up five runs short, gifting India their first T20 World Cup title.
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