India vs Pakistan Cricket Matches (1980 – 1999) – A Timeline

The 1980s and 1990s saw the India-Pakistan cricket rivalry grow into one of the most intense battles in the sport. The introduction of limited-overs cricket, including ODIs and World Cup encounters, added to the excitement, making this period one of the most memorable in cricket history.

🏏 India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record (1980 – 1999)

Test Matches

  • Total Matches Played: 22
  • India Wins: 2
  • Pakistan Wins: 6
  • Drawn Matches: 14

One Day Internationals (ODIs)

  • Total Matches Played: 69
  • India Wins: 24
  • Pakistan Wins: 45

📄 Timeline of India vs Pakistan Matches (1980 – 1999)

1982-83 – Pakistan Dominates the Test Series

  • Pakistan won the six-match Test series 3-0. Javed Miandad and Imran Khan were instrumental in Pakistan’s success.

1983 – First World Cup Encounter

  • India vs Pakistan (Manchester, June 11, 1983) – India won by 54 runs
    India’s strong bowling performance led by Kapil Dev secured their first-ever World Cup victory over Pakistan.

1984 – First Asia Cup Match

  • India vs Pakistan (Sharjah, April 13, 1984) – India won by 54 runs
    India’s victory in the first Asia Cup set the stage for future continental clashes.

1986 – Austral-Asia Cup Final (Javed Miandad’s Last-Ball Six)

  • India vs Pakistan (Sharjah, April 18, 1986) – Pakistan won by 1 wicket
    Javed Miandad’s last-ball six off Chetan Sharma remains one of the most iconic moments in India-Pakistan cricket history.

1987 – First Test Series in India After 17 Years

  • Five-match series ended in a 1-1 draw. Sunil Gavaskar scored a crucial 96 in Bangalore, but Pakistan won that match, clinching their first Test series win in India.

1992 – First World Cup Match After 10 Years

  • India vs Pakistan (Sydney, March 4, 1992) – India won by 43 runs
    India’s victory, led by Sachin Tendulkar’s all-round performance, began their unbeaten streak against Pakistan in World Cups.

1996 – World Cup Quarterfinal

  • India vs Pakistan (Bengaluru, March 9, 1996) – India won by 39 runs
    Ajay Jadeja’s aggressive batting and Venkatesh Prasad’s fiery spell made this match one of the most thrilling encounters.

1997 – Sahara Cup (India’s ODI Dominance Begins)

  • India won the five-match ODI series 4-1 in Toronto. Sourav Ganguly’s all-round performance helped India secure a rare ODI series victory against Pakistan.

1999 – Chennai Test (Pakistan Wins, India’s Standing Ovation)

  • India vs Pakistan (Chennai, Jan 31-Feb 4, 1999) – Pakistan won by 12 runs
    Despite Sachin Tendulkar’s heroic 136, Pakistan clinched a thrilling victory and received a standing ovation from the Chennai crowd.

🏆 Records & Stats (1980 – 1999)

🏏 Top Run-Scorers

  • Javed Miandad (Pakistan) – 2,347 Runs
  • Sachin Tendulkar (India) – 1,978 Runs
  • Saeed Anwar (Pakistan) – 1,825 Runs

🛡️ Most Wickets

  • Wasim Akram (Pakistan) – 72 Wickets
  • Anil Kumble (India) – 51 Wickets
  • Kapil Dev (India) – 43 Wickets

🏟 Venues That Hosted India vs Pakistan Matches (1980 – 1999)

  • Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE
  • Eden Gardens, Kolkata
  • M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
  • Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • National Stadium, Karachi

📊 Impact of India-Pakistan Matches (1980 – 1999)

The 1980s and 1990s cemented India vs Pakistan as one of the biggest rivalries in world cricket. The period saw unforgettable performances, intense battles, and matches that still live in the memories of cricket fans worldwide.

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