India vs Pakistan: The India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is one of the most intense and highly anticipated matchups in world cricket. Over the last decade, India has dominated the ODI encounters, winning seven out of the last ten meetings, with Pakistan securing two wins and one match ending with no result. Here’s a look at their last 10 ODI encounters, key highlights, and what these results indicate about the rivalry.
India vs Pakistan: Last 10 ODI Results
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Winner | Margin | Venue | Match Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | Pakistan | India | 7 wickets | Ahmedabad | Oct 14, 2023 |
| India | Pakistan | India | 228 runs | Colombo (RPS) | Sep 10-11, 2023 |
| India | Pakistan | No Result | – | Pallekele | Sep 2, 2023 |
| India | Pakistan | India | 89 runs | Manchester | Jun 16, 2019 |
| India | Pakistan | India | 9 wickets | Dubai (DICS) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| India | Pakistan | India | 8 wickets | Dubai (DICS) | Sep 19, 2018 |
| India | Pakistan | Pakistan | 180 runs | The Oval | Jun 18, 2017 |
| India | Pakistan | India | 124 runs | Birmingham | Jun 4, 2017 |
| India | Pakistan | India | 76 runs | Adelaide | Feb 15, 2015 |
| India | Pakistan | Pakistan | 1 wicket | Mirpur | Mar 2, 2014 |
Match Highlights & Analysis
Recent Dominance by India (2023)
- October 14, 2023 – Ahmedabad: India defeated Pakistan convincingly by 7 wickets in the ODI World Cup 2023. A clinical bowling performance by India restricted Pakistan to a modest total, and the chase was completed with ease.
- September 10-11, 2023 – Colombo: India handed Pakistan a crushing 228-run defeat in the Asia Cup Super 4 stage, marking one of their biggest victories in ODI history. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul starred with centuries, while Kuldeep Yadav’s five-wicket haul dismantled Pakistan.
- September 2, 2023 – Pallekele: This Asia Cup encounter was washed out due to rain, with no result declared.
World Cup and Asia Cup Clashes (2018-2019)
- June 16, 2019 – Manchester: India outclassed Pakistan by 89 runs in the World Cup 2019, thanks to Rohit Sharma’s 140 and a strong bowling performance.
- September 19 & 23, 2018 – Dubai: India registered back-to-back dominant wins in the Asia Cup 2018, winning by 8 wickets and 9 wickets, respectively. Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan dominated the batting charts, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah led the bowling attack.
Pakistan’s Last Victory (2017 Champions Trophy Final)
- June 18, 2017 – The Oval: Pakistan secured a historic 180-run victory in the Champions Trophy final, their biggest win over India in ODIs. Fakhar Zaman’s 114 and a fiery spell by Mohammad Amir (3/16) led Pakistan to a memorable triumph.
- June 4, 2017 – Birmingham: Earlier in the tournament, India had thrashed Pakistan by 124 runs, with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Yuvraj Singh delivering a batting masterclass.
Older Encounters (2014-2015)
- February 15, 2015 – Adelaide: India continued their dominance over Pakistan in World Cup encounters, securing a 76-run win, led by Virat Kohli’s century.
- March 2, 2014 – Mirpur: Pakistan’s last close ODI victory against India came in the Asia Cup 2014, where they won by 1 wicket in a last-over thriller.
Key Takeaways from the Last 10 ODIs
- India’s Dominance: India has won 7 of the last 10 matches, showing their consistent upper hand over Pakistan in ODIs.
- Biggest Victories: India’s 228-run win in Colombo (2023) and Pakistan’s 180-run win in the Champions Trophy final (2017) remain the most lopsided results in recent encounters.
- World Cup Superiority: India has maintained a 100% win record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups, including victories in 2015 and 2019.
- Pakistan’s Last Big Win: Pakistan’s last ODI victory over India was in the Champions Trophy 2017 final, highlighting their struggles in recent years.
- Asia Cup & Champions Trophy Importance: While bilateral series between these two teams are rare, Asia Cup and ICC tournaments provide the battleground for this fierce rivalry.
Looking Ahead: What’s Next?
As India and Pakistan prepare for their next clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, all eyes will be on whether Pakistan can break India’s dominance or if India continues their winning streak in ODIs. Given their recent form, India enters as favorites, but in cricket, nothing is certain—especially in this iconic rivalry.
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