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India vs Pakistan: Three Matches That Shaped the Rivalry
Three matches, three different kinds of pressure. This selected men’s cricket timeline compares a commanding ODI final with two very different T20 World Cup chases. It is a short historical selection, not a complete head-to-head record.
Selected milestones
- 18 June 2017
Pakistan win the Champions Trophy
Pakistan’s 338/4 beat India’s 158 by 180 runs, powered by Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Amir.
Official source ↗ - 24 October 2021
A World Cup breakthrough in Dubai
Pakistan won by ten wickets after Shaheen Afridi’s early strikes and an unbeaten Babar–Rizwan chase.
Official source ↗ - 23 October 2022
Kohli leads a last-ball chase
Kohli’s 82 not out from 53 balls helped India win on the final delivery in Melbourne.
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How to read these turning points
The 2017 result rewards looking at the full innings: a large total and early wickets reinforced each other. Dubai in 2021 shows a different route to control, with the opening pair preserving every wicket during the chase. Melbourne in 2022 is a reminder that a difficult chase can remain alive until its final delivery. These are reading points drawn from the reported results, rather than claims that one match proves a team’s permanent superiority.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the full India–Pakistan match history?
No. It selects three men’s matches from 2017–2022; it is not a live record or an all-format head-to-head table.
Why are ODI and T20 results separated?
The innings lengths and match situations differ. Compare results within their format before drawing conclusions.
Where can I verify the scores?
Each timeline entry links to the ICC report for that specific match.
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