India vs Pakistan: Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy: The rivalries between India vs Pakistan on the cricket pitch are among the fiercest and oldest in the history of this sport. This rivalry becomes even more fun when they meet in the ICC tournaments, especially at the ICC Champions Trophy. Several matches held under this tournament have kept fans on the edge of their seats, making memories that last for decades. Pakistan has won 3 out of 5 games played against India. Here’s a detailed look at their matches in the Champions Trophy and their latest updates.
Head-to-Head in Champions Trophy
India and Pakistan have played five matches in the Champions Trophy, with Pakistan leading the tally three victories to India’s two. Here’s an elaborate account of the encounters:
1. 2004 Champions Trophy (Group Stage)
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: Pakistan won by 3 wickets.
A Brief Summary of the Match: In the closest match of the tournament, India batted first and scored a mere 200. Brought back within a respectable range, Pakistan crossed the line in a nervy chase only thanks to Shoaib Malik’s steady innings. It was a perfect showcase of the balance between both sides, as the bowlers from either side had been doing the damage.
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2. 2009 Champions Trophy (Group Stage)
Venue: SuperSport Park, Centurion
Result: Pakistan won by 54 runs.
Match Overview: Led by Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf, Pakistan set a substantial target of 303 after posting a strong batting performance. In reply to the target, India found itself struggling against Pakistan’s disciplined bowling deliveries and crumbled, making it an easy win for Pakistan.
3. 2013 Champions Trophy (Group Stage)
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: India won by 8 wickets (DLS method).
Match Overview: The rains had a role in this match, reducing it to 40 overs on each side. India restricted Pakistan to 165 runs, with a stellar performance from their bowlers, especially Bhuvneshwar Kumar. India chased the revised target easily to record a dominating win by eight wickets.
4. 2017 Champions Trophy (Group Stage)
Venue: Edgbaston, Birmingham
Result: India won by 124 runs (DLS method).
Match Overview: India was very dominant with bat and ball. Rohit Sharma, Shikhar Dhawan, and Virat Kohli led India to a mammoth score of 319. Pakistan, on the other hand, crumbled under pressure, and India won a massive 124-run victory by DL.
5. 2017 Champions Trophy (Final)
Venue: The Oval, London
Result: Pakistan won by 180 runs.
Match Overview: In what can be said to be one of the biggest wins for Pakistan, they reached a daunting score of 338 thanks to an inspired century by Fakhar Zaman. Even with their strong batting lineup, India fell to pressure while chasing. Pakistan crashed India’s top order, with Mohammad Amir leading the charge, and earned a historic win by 180 runs to claim their first-ever Champions Trophy.
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India vsPakistan Rivalry in Upcoming Tournament
The next chapter of this rivalry is set to unfold at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will take place in Pakistan from February 19 to March 9, 2025. However, the political tensions between the two nations have ripped through the logistics of the tournament.
The BCCI has already declared that no Indian team would be travelling to Pakistan due to the contentious political situation. The Indian matches will be played at a neutral venue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The PCB has agreed to the arrangement, and they still managed to make the whole thing a giant success.
