Oct 13, 2023
As the India-Pakistan clash looms, fans wonder if Babar's team can alter their one-sided World Cup record. India has won all seven ODI World Cup encounters. Since 1992, India's dominance has continued, making it an unmissable showdown. We're here to revisit these epic moments.
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In 1992, India won by 43 runs against Pakistan in Sydney, marking the start of their iconic rivalry. Sachin Tendulkar's debut 54 helped India reach 216/7. India's bowlers, including Kapil Dev, defended the total, with Javed Miandad's spat with Kiran More adding drama.
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India beat Pakistan by 39 runs in Bengaluru, a crucial quarterfinal. Navjot Sidhu's 93 and Ajay Jadeja's explosive innings set India at 287/8. Venkatesh Prasad's iconic wicket of Sohail turned the tide, and Pakistan's middle order faltered. India advanced to the semifinals.
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In 1999, India won by 47 runs in a highly charged match in Manchester during the Kargil war. Tendulkar, Dravid, and Azharuddin set India up at 227/5. Prasad's five-wicket haul and Srinath's bowling dismantled Pakistan for 180, securing India's 3-0 lead in the rivalry.
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In the 2003 World Cup clash at Centurion, Tendulkar's brilliant 98 outshone Anwar's century, propelling India to a remarkable six-wicket win over Pakistan. Tendulkar's explosive innings set the stage for Dravid and Yuvraj Singh, sealing India's 4-0 record against Pakistan.
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In the 2011 WC semifinal in Mohali, Tendulkar's gritty 85, despite multiple escapes, set the stage. India reached 260/6, with Wahab Riaz taking five wickets. Yuvraj's crucial strikes and Munaf Patel's delivery changed the game. India sealed the match, advancing to the final.
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In the 2015 World Cup opener, India faced Pakistan, with Virat Kohli's century leading them to 300/7. Mohammad Shami's four wickets stifled Pakistan, despite Misbah's fifty. India secured a one-sided win, extending their World Cup dominance to 6-0 over Pakistan.
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In the 2019 World Cup, India extended their World Cup dominance over Pakistan to 7-0. Rohit Sharma's century and Kohli's 77 powered India to 336/5. Rain reduced the target to 300 for Pakistan, who managed 212/6, leaving India victorious.
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