The cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan in Test matches is both historic and intense. Since their inaugural series in 1952, the two nations have faced off in numerous memorable encounters. Below is a comprehensive overview of their Test match history, head-to-head records, notable performances, and more.
🏏 India vs Pakistan Test Matches – Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 59
- India Wins: 9
- Pakistan Wins: 12
- Draws: 38
- Most Recent Test Match: December 8-12, 2007, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru (Match Drawn)
📜 India vs Pakistan Test Matches by Series
1952 – 1979: The Early Battles
- 1952-53 (India): India won 2-1
- 1954-55 (Pakistan): Series Drawn 0-0
- 1960-61 (India): Series Drawn 0-0
- 1978-79 (Pakistan): Pakistan won 2-0
- 1979-80 (India): India won 2-0
1980 – 1999: The Golden Era
- 1982-83 (Pakistan): Pakistan won 3-0
- 1983-84 (India): Series Drawn 0-0
- 1984-85 (Pakistan): Series Drawn 0-0
- 1986-87 (India): Pakistan won 1-0
- 1989-90 (Pakistan): Series Drawn 0-0
- 1998-99 (India): Series Drawn 1-1
2000 – Present: Modern Rivalry
- 2003-04 (Pakistan): India won 2-1
- 2004-05 (India): Series Drawn 1-1
- 2005-06 (Pakistan): Pakistan won 1-0
- 2007-08 (India): India won 1-0
🏅 Records & Stats – India vs Pakistan in Tests
🏏 Top Run-Scorers
- Sunil Gavaskar (India): 1,089 Runs
- Gundappa Viswanath (India): 1,079 Runs
- Javed Miandad (Pakistan): 1,222 Runs
- Inzamam-ul-Haq (Pakistan): 1,208 Runs
🎯 Most Wickets
- Kapil Dev (India): 99 Wickets
- Anil Kumble (India): 81 Wickets
- Imran Khan (Pakistan): 94 Wickets
- Wasim Akram (Pakistan): 45 Wickets
🏆 Iconic Match-Winning Performances
- 1982-83, 3rd Test in Karachi: Javed Miandad’s 280* led Pakistan to a commanding position, resulting in an innings victory over India.
- 2004-05, 2nd Test in Kolkata: Rahul Dravid’s 110 in the second innings set up a challenging target, leading India to a 195-run victory.
🏟️ Stadiums That Hosted India vs Pakistan Test Matches
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi
- Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
📅 Upcoming India vs Pakistan Test Matches
As of now, there are no scheduled Test matches between India and Pakistan. The two teams have not played a Test against each other since 2007. Fans eagerly await the resumption of this iconic rivalry in the longest format of the game.