Skip to content
Search

Latest Stories

Six memorable India-Pakistan ODIs ahead of Champions Trophy clash

Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, lost their opening match in Karachi by 60 runs to New Zealand. They must now defeat India to stay in contention for the semi-finals in the eight-team competition.

India vs Pakistan

The teams only meet in multi-nation tournaments due to political tensions, and this encounter is taking place in Dubai after India chose not to travel to Pakistan. (Photo: Getty Images)

India and Pakistan will face off in the most anticipated match of the 2025 Champions Trophy on Sunday in Dubai. The result of this match could be crucial for Pakistan’s chances in the tournament.

A loss for Pakistan would push them close to elimination. The teams only meet in multi-nation tournaments due to political tensions, and this encounter is taking place in Dubai after India chose not to travel to Pakistan, the official tournament host.


India started their campaign with a win over Bangladesh, successfully chasing a target of 229 with 21 balls to spare.

Pakistan, led by Mohammad Rizwan, lost their opening match in Karachi by 60 runs to New Zealand. They must now defeat India to stay in contention for the semi-finals in the eight-team competition.

Ahead of their latest clash, here’s a look at six memorable ODI matches between the two rivals:

Miandad’s last-ball six (April 18, 1986 – Sharjah)

Javed Miandad’s final-ball six remains one of the most dramatic moments in India-Pakistan ODIs.

Pakistan chased down 246, winning by one wicket in Sharjah.

Walking in at 61-3, Miandad scored an unbeaten 116 off 114 balls.

With four runs needed off the final delivery, Indian fast bowler Chetan Sharma bowled a full toss, which Miandad struck into the crowd, sparking celebrations.

Miandad was later awarded a golden sword for his match-winning knock.

Imran’s six-wicket haul (March 22, 1985 – Sharjah)

Imran Khan recorded his best ODI bowling figures of 6-14 against India, but Pakistan still ended up on the losing side.

Imran’s spell dismantled India’s batting line-up, restricting them to 125.

However, Pakistan’s batters faltered, getting bowled out for 87.

Ramiz Raja top-scored with 29, one of only four Pakistan batsmen to reach double figures.

Jadeja’s late charge (March 9, 1996 – Bangalore)

Ajay Jadeja’s quick-fire 45 off 25 balls played a key role in India’s win over Pakistan in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final.

Jadeja took on Waqar Younis in the final overs, hitting four fours and two sixes to push India to 287-8.

Chasing the target, Pakistan looked comfortable until Aamir Sohail hit a boundary off Venkatesh Prasad and exchanged words with the bowler.

On the very next ball, Prasad bowled Sohail, shifting the momentum.

Pakistan eventually lost by 39 runs.

Ganguly’s century (January 18, 1998 – Dhaka)

Sourav Ganguly’s 124 helped India chase 315 in the deciding match of Bangladesh’s Silver Jubilee Independence Cup.

His innings, featuring 11 fours and one six, outshone Saeed Anwar’s 140.

With three runs needed off the final two balls, Hrishikesh Kanitkar hit a boundary to seal the win.

At the time, India’s chase was a world record.

Tendulkar vs Akhtar (March 1, 2003 – Centurion)

Sachin Tendulkar’s 98 in the 2003 World Cup remains one of his most memorable innings, particularly for his battle against Shoaib Akhtar.

Chasing 274, Tendulkar countered Pakistan’s pace attack, which included Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Akhtar.

His upper-cut six off Akhtar over third man became an iconic shot.

Akhtar dismissed him later, but by then, India was in control and won by six wickets.

Zaman’s century (June 18, 2017 – London)

Pakistan, considered underdogs in the 2017 Champions Trophy final, stunned India with a 180-run win, powered by Fakhar Zaman’s century.

Zaman scored 114 off 106 balls, sharing a 128-run opening stand with Azhar Ali.

His innings helped Pakistan post 338-4.

India, in response, was bowled out for 158 in 30.3 overs despite Hardik Pandya’s 76. Hasan Ali took 3-19.

(With inputs from AFP)

More For You

virat-kohli

Kohli hit his fourth half-century of this season and shared a 103-run partnership with Devdutt Padikkal.

Getty Images

Kohli, Rohit lead Bengaluru and Mumbai to IPL wins

VIRAT KOHLI and Rohit Sharma played unbeaten knocks to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians to victories in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

Kohli scored 73 not out as Bengaluru chased down 158 to beat Punjab Kings by seven wickets in Mullanpur. Rohit hit 76 not out in the second match of the day, helping Mumbai secure a nine-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings.

Keep ReadingShow less
Wadhera-IPL-Getty

Nehal Wadhera and Marcus Stoinis of Punjab Kings celebrate their team's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18, 2025, in Bengaluru. (Photo: Getty Images)

Getty Images

Punjab beat Bengaluru by five wickets in rain-shortened IPL game

PUNJAB KINGS defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets in a rain-affected IPL match on Friday.

The game, reduced to 14 overs per side, saw Punjab restrict Bengaluru to 95-9 before chasing down the target with 11 balls remaining.

Keep ReadingShow less
“Cricketers sent me nude photos”: Anaya Bangar, Sanjay Bangar’s child, opens up on gender transition

Anaya also highlighted the issues of toxic masculinity and insecurity within the cricketing environment

Instagram/ anayabangar

“Cricketers sent me nude photos”: Anaya Bangar, Sanjay Bangar’s child, opens up on gender transition

Anaya Bangar, the child of former India cricketer and coach Sanjay Bangar, has shared her journey of gender transition, including hormone replacement therapy and gender reaffirming surgery. Previously known as Aryan, Anaya is currently based in Manchester, United Kingdom, and has spoken openly about the challenges she has faced, both personally and professionally, since coming out.

Anaya, an athlete and left-handed batter, once followed in her father’s footsteps by playing age-group cricket. She has represented clubs such as the Islam Gymkhana in India and the Hinckley Cricket Club in Leicestershire. However, she revealed that pursuing a cricket career after her gender reaffirming surgery has come with several hurdles.

Keep ReadingShow less
Will-Jacks-Getty

England all-rounder Will Jacks played a key role, picking up two wickets to help restrict Hyderabad to 162 for five and then scoring 36 off 26 balls during the chase. (Photo: Getty Images)

Will Jacks leads Mumbai to four-wicket win over Hyderabad in IPL

MUMBAI INDIANS registered a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League on Thursday, with contributions from both their batters and bowlers.

England all-rounder Will Jacks played a key role, picking up two wickets to help restrict Hyderabad to 162 for five and then scoring 36 off 26 balls during the chase.

Keep ReadingShow less
starc-ipl-getty

Mitchell Starc was named player of the match. (Photo: Getty Images)

Starc shines in Super Over as Delhi go top of IPL table

DELHI CAPITALS defeated Rajasthan Royals in a Super Over on Wednesday, the first of the IPL 2025 season, after both teams finished their 20 overs on 188 runs at the Feroz Shah Kotla ground.

Mitchell Starc, who had earlier helped restrict Rajasthan to 188-4 while defending Delhi's 188-5, returned to bowl the Super Over and kept things tight once again.

Keep ReadingShow less