The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled the schedule for the Men’s Cricket ODI World Cup 2023, and it includes an eagerly awaited match between India and Pakistan. After a gap of seven years, the arch-rivals will face each other in a 50-over World Cup clash on October 15 in Ahmedabad. The highly anticipated match will mark the eighth meeting between the two teams in a men’s World Cup.
Furthermore, the final of the tournament will also take place in Ahmedabad on November 19, adding to the significance of the venue. The opening match of the World Cup will feature defending champions England against New Zealand, also in Ahmedabad, on October 5. With these exciting fixtures, fans can anticipate an action-packed and memorable tournament.
The upcoming match between India and Pakistan on October 13 will mark the eighth encounter between the two teams at the Men’s ODI World Cup. In the previous editions of the tournament held in 1992, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2011, 2015, and 2019, India emerged victorious in all seven meetings between the two sides. This adds an extra layer of anticipation and excitement to the forthcoming clash between the arch-rivals.
During the 2007 World Cup held in the West Indies, both India and Pakistan faced disappointment as they failed to progress to the group stage. Both teams were eliminated in the opening round of the tournament.
In the most recent World Cup encounter between India and Pakistan in 2019 at Old Trafford, India set a formidable target of 336/5 for Pakistan. In a rain-affected match, India managed to restrict Pakistan to 212/6, securing a convincing victory by a margin of 89 runs. Rohit Sharma’s outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award for his brilliant century.
Unforgettable World Cup Encounters: India vs Pakistan Showdowns
In the 2011 World Cup, which was co-hosted by India, there was an eagerly anticipated semi-final match between India and Pakistan held in Mohali. India emerged as the winner, defeating Pakistan by a margin of 29 runs. Sachin Tendulkar played a significant role in the victory, scoring 85 runs and being recognized as the man of the match.
Moving to the 1992 edition of the World Cup, India faced Pakistan in a match held in Sydney. Sachin Tendulkar showcased his exceptional skills with both bat and ball, earning him the Man of the Match award. India posted a total of 216/7 in 49 overs, while Pakistan’s innings came to an end at 173.
In the 1996 India-Pakistan World Cup encounter, held in Bangalore, Navjot Sidhu was named the man of the match for his impressive knock of 93 runs off 115 balls. India triumphed in the match, winning by a margin of 39 runs.
Furthermore, in the 1999 India-Pakistan clash held in Manchester, Venkatesh Prasad’s remarkable bowling performance of 5/27 earned him the man of the match accolade. India emerged victorious by a margin of 47 runs.
These instances highlight some of the memorable World Cup matches between India and Pakistan, showcasing remarkable performances by notable players that contributed to their respective team’s success.
