The ICC Cricket World Cup is one of the biggest tournaments, and fans hold back their excitement, just to witness this thriller. Just like the Ashes, India vs Pakistan is a fierce match, which gives people goosebumps.
Fans from both sides of the border spare time from their schedules to watch this match. Before talking about the Ind-Pak 2023 ODI World Cup match, let’s have a look at the 5 most memorable Ind vs Pak matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup.
When these two cricketing giants meet on the field. It’s more than just a game, it’s a battle that transcends borders, politics, and emotions. In the recent match of Ind vs Pak, men in blue defeated their opponents, consecutively for the 8th time in the ODI World Cup.
The 2023 ODI World Cup depicted another Ind-Pak rivalry in the World’s largest cricket stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium. This stadium was crowded, and people struggled to get tickets to watch the thriller.
5 most memorable Ind vs Pak matches in the ICC Cricket World Cup
1. India vs Pakistan (1992)
The 1992 ICC Cricket World Cup witnessed a high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan. The match was held at Sydney Cricket Ground. Indian Cricket Team, led by Mohammed Azharuddin, batted first and scored a decent total of 216 with the loss of 7 wickets in 49 overs.
Chasing 217 for victory, Pakistan got off to a shaky start. In this match, they lost two of their openers, Inzamam-ul-Haq and Zahid Fazal early. However, Saeed Anwar and Javed Miandad formed a partnership, but that was not enough, as ultimately, India won the match by 43 runs. Further, Sachin Tendulkar scored a brilliant knock of 54 runs.
2. India vs Pakistan (1996)
The 1996 World Cup quarter-finals between India and Pakistan is the most dramatic encounter. It was held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore remains etched in cricketing history as one of the most dramatic and emotional encounters ever. India batting first, posted a huge total of 289 runs. In this match, Navjot Singh had set the cricket field on fire, as he scored 93 runs, and was just 7 runs away from scoring ton.
In reply, Pakistan Cricket Team started in brilliant fashion and scored 84 runs for the first wicket in the first 10 overs. Amir Sohail, after hitting a boundary, exchanged a few words with Indian pacer Venkatesh Prasad. The next ball, Prasad clean-bowled Sohail, and in a moment of pure theater, he gestured towards the pavilion. Pakistan were bundled out for 248 runs.
3. India vs Pakistan (2003)
The 2003 ICC Cricket World Cup saw another classic India-Pakistan encounter. Super six stage match was held on March 1, 2003, at Centurion in South Africa. Pakistan batted first and posted a competitive total of 273. Saeed Anwar was the stand-out performer for Pakistan, scoring 101 runs on 126 balls.
In reply, Indian Cricket Team’s chase began on a shaky note, with Virender Sehwag and Sourav Ganguly departing early. Sachin Tendulkar played a breathtaking knock of 98 runs, narrowly missing out on a century. Tendulkar’s brilliance, coupled with a vital partnership between Rahul Dravid (44) and Yuvraj Singh (50*), helped India achieve the target with ease. India won the match by six wickets, and Sachin’s innings was widely regarded as one of the best in World Cup history.
4. India vs Pakistan (2011):
The 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup semi-finals between India and Pakistan was one of the most anticipated clashes in the tournament’s history. Batting first, India scored a respectable 260 runs. Sachin Tendulkar played a composed innings of 85 runs, anchoring India’s innings.
Wahab Riaz was the pick of the bowlers for Pakistan, picking a 5-wicket haul for a mere 43 runs. However, Pakistan could only manage a score of 231 with Misbah-ul-Haq being the top-scorer for Pakistan, contributing a crucial 56 not out. A combined effort of all five bowlers by picking up two wickets each propelled India into the World Cup finals, where they eventually triumphed over Sri Lanka Cricket Team.
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5. India vs Pakistan (2019)
The 2019 ICC Cricket World Cup match between India and Pakistan was eagerly anticipated, but unfortunately, rain played spoilsport during the encounter. This match took place on June 16, 2019, at Old Trafford in Manchester, England. India batted first and set an enormous target of 337 runs, where Rohit Sharma scored 140 runs. Pakistan’s chase was consistently disrupted by rain interruptions, which reduced the match to a 40-over contest.
Despite the reduced target, Pakistan struggled to keep up with the required run rate as ace spinner Kuldeep Yadav spun the web around Pakistani batters. Fakhar Zaman scored a valiant 62, but it wasn’t enough to see his team over the finish line. India eventually won the match comfortably, by 89 runs, using the DLS method.
