India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in the 2026 T20 World Cup at R. Premadasa Stadium — yet Pakistan still leads the overall head-to-head record across 212 matches. The rivalry spans Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, with formats favoring different teams. Here’s everything you need: scores, records, and where to watch live.

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Total Matches Played: 212 ·
India Wins: 81 ·
Pakistan Wins: 88 ·
Recent India Win Margin: 61 runs (T20 World Cup) ·
Formats Covered: Tests, ODIs, T20Is

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
  • 212 total matches played (Wikipedia)
  • Pakistan leads overall with 88 wins to India’s 81 (Wikipedia)
  • India leads T20Is 14-3; Pakistan leads Tests 12-9 (Wikipedia)
2What’s unclear
  • Exact date of Pakistan’s last win over India
  • Details surrounding post-match handshake incident
  • Discrepancies across total wins sources
3Timeline signal
  • 1952: First Tests at Feroz Shah Kotla and Lucknow
  • 2019 WC: India beat Pakistan by 89 runs at Old Trafford
  • Feb 2026: India 175/7 beat Pak 114 by 61 runs
4What’s next
  • Asia Cup 2025 final: India vs Pakistan (28 Sep)
  • Sony LIV streaming platform confirmed
  • T20 World Cup 2026 ongoing tournament
Metric Value Source
Total Matches 212 Wikipedia
India Wins 81 Wikipedia
Pakistan Wins 88 Wikipedia
Recent Venue Chennai/Ahmedabad Sofascore
Formats Tests+ODIs+T20Is Wikipedia

Who won most India vs Pakistan?

The cricket rivalry between India and Pakistan spans decades, but the answer to who leads depends entirely on which format you’re examining. Across all three formats combined, Pakistan holds a narrow edge with 88 wins to India’s 81 across 212 matches (Wikipedia — Cricket Statistics Database). The remaining encounters ended in draws or no-results.

Overall head-to-head

Pakistan leads the overall head-to-head record, though the margin is tight. India has historically dominated World Cup encounters, winning 16 of 17 matches against Pakistan (Wikipedia — Cricket Statistics Database). The sole Pakistani World Cup victory remains a celebrated anomaly in Indian cricket circles.

Wins by format

In Test cricket, Pakistan leads 12-9 with 38 draws across 59 matches — a format where matches frequently end without a outright result (MyKhel — Cricket Head-to-Head Records). In ODIs, Pakistan holds a 73-58 advantage across 136 matches, with 5 no-results (Wikipedia). However, India dominates T20Is with 14 wins to Pakistan’s 3 across 17 encounters — a format where India’s aggressive batting approach has proven consistently effective against Pakistan.

The pattern

Pakistan leads in traditional formats (Tests and ODIs), while India dominates the shortest format. The reason is straightforward: India’s T20I players have adapted faster to explosive batting and death-over bowling — the skills that matter most in 20-over cricket.

Where can I watch IND vs Pak today?

Catching an India vs Pakistan match live requires knowing which platform holds the rights in your region. For the Asia Cup 2025 and ongoing T20 World Cup 2026, streaming options center on a few major providers.

Streaming platforms

Sony LIV is the primary streaming home for Asia Cup cricket in most markets, offering both live viewing and on-demand replays (Wikipedia — Tournament Coverage). The platform requires a subscription but provides full match coverage with multiple camera angles and expert commentary. For those preferring highlights rather than full matches, YouTube channels associated with official broadcasters typically upload match recaps within hours of conclusion.

Free options

Free live scores are available through Sofascore and Cricbuzz, both of which provide ball-by-ball updates, session summaries, and post-match scorecards at no cost (Sofascore — Live Cricket Scores). These platforms are particularly useful for following matches in regions where official broadcasting deals may not cover local audiences.

Why this matters

India-Pakistan matches routinely draw audiences exceeding 100 million viewers. Knowing your streaming options before a match starts isn’t just convenient — it’s essential, because server loads during live broadcasts often slow down or crash minutes before first ball.

When did Pakistan last defeat India?

Pakistan has defeated India eight times in their cricket history, though the exact date of their most recent win requires careful attention to format-specific records. The teams have faced each other across Tests, ODIs, and T20Is — and Pakistan’s last victory varied by format.

Recent defeats

Pakistan’s most recent notable victory came in a One Day International where they won by 124 runs using the D/L method — Pak posted 164/9 with India receiving an adjusted target (Times of India — Match Results Archive). In T20 Internationals, Pakistan secured a win during the tournament group stages, with India managing 119/4 in pursuit of Pakistan’s 118/5 (Times of India). The 2026 T20 World Cup encounter, however, ended India’s way — India posted 175/7 and limited Pakistan to 114, winning by 61 runs at R. Premadasa Stadium (Sofascore — Match Recap).

Historical wins

The earliest encounters date to 1952, when the two teams played their first Test series. India won the inaugural Test by an innings and 70 runs at Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi, but Pakistan responded days later with a win by innings and 43 runs at University Ground in Lucknow (Cricket Fandom Wiki — Historical Records). Those early matches established the competitive pattern that has defined the rivalry for over seven decades.

What this means

Pakistan’s victories tend to cluster in longer formats, where the pressure of sustained play favors their historically strong bowling attacks. India’s recent wins, including the 2026 T20 World Cup result, have come in high-pressure tournaments where clutch batting under pressure has proven decisive.

Did Suryakumar Yadav refuse a handshake?

Reports emerged following a recent India vs Pakistan encounter suggesting a post-match interaction between Suryakumar Yad