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Pakistan are the new No.1 ODI team

The Pakistan Cricket Team climbed to the top of the ICC ODI Rankings with a 3-0 series victory against Afghanistan.

Aug 27, 2023, 4:23 AM2 min read

Pakistan are the new No.1 ODI team

Pakistan cricket team climbed to the top of the ICC ODI Rankings for teams ahead of the start of Asia Cup 2023 and the crucial ICC ODI World Cup. Babar Azam's men did so by defeating Afghanistan 3-0 in the 3-match series. In the process, Pakistan went on to dethrone Australia in the standings. Before the Afghanistan series, Australia occupied the No. 1 spot with Pakistan placed second at 115.8 rating points. They needed a victory in the third match to become the No.1 ODI team and they have done it. The Indian cricket team, who had recently defeated West Indies 2-1 in an ODI series, are in the third spot in the rankings.

Read Also: Pakistan Can Become No.1 ODI Team Before the fixture against India in the Asia Cup.

"This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and unity exhibited by our talented players and their unwavering focus on excellence. It is a proud moment for all of us as the Pakistan cricket team reclaims the top spot in the ODI rankings," Zaka Ashraf, the chairman of the PCB Management Committee said.

"I also want to congratulate and laud the efforts of the entire squad, coaching staff, and support personnel for their collective commitment to raising the flag of Pakistan high in the world of cricket," Ashraf added.

Pakistan won the first ODI by 142 runs at the back of a brilliant bowling display. The second game turned out to be intense, with the Men in Green grinding out a win in the last over, with the last pair standing. The third ODI saw Afghanistan lose the match by 59 runs. Pakistan posted a challenging 268 and it was enough to become the new No.1 ODI team.

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India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

In this article we will take a look at the head-to-head stats of India vs Pakistan in World Cups history.

Jun 25, 2025, 11:23 AM3 min read

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

The ICC cricket World Cup is the second most popular sport event in the world after the FIFA World Cup and Rugby World Cup. The cricket match played in the ICC World Cup between India and Pakistan is always a high voltage match. India always defeated Pakistan in the World Cup match either in the 50 over format or in the T-20 format.

The cricket match between India and Pakistan is the most sought after game in any tournament. Even cricket experts term this game as important as the final of the tournament. Any match between India and Pakistan is a game for the ages, considering the tough lineup of both teams and the relations between the two countries.

Also Read: Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

In this article we will take a look at the head-to-head stats of India vs Pakistan in World Cups history.

India vs Pakistan in World Cups

India vs Pakistan in ODI World Cup

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

India and Pakistan have the most famous rivalry in cricket and every game is viewed by hundreds of millions of cricket fans across the globe. They have faced each other 8 times in the ICC Men’s ODI World Cup and all the games have been won by India. The most vital game was the 2011 World Cup semi-final in which India emerged the winners by 29 runs.

Year
Winner
Margin
March 4, 1992
India
43 runs
March 9, 1996
India
39 runs
June 8, 1999
India
47 runs
March 1, 2003
India
6 wickets
March 30, 2011
India
29 runs
Feb 15, 2015
India
76 runs
June 16, 2019
India
89 runs via DLS method
October 14, 2023
India
7 wickets

India vs Pakistan in T20 World Cup

India vs Pakistan in World Cups | All Time Stats

India and Pakistan have met each other eight times in the previous eight editions of the T20 World Cup. The Men in Blue continue to hold the upper hand with six wins, while Pakistan have only grabbed a solitary win against India at the 2021 T20 World Cup. The inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 saw a tied match between India and Pakistan with the former winning the bowl out 3-0.

Also Read: ICC Trophy winners list year-wise (2000-2025)

Year
Winner
Margin
September 14, 2007
Match Tied
--
September 24, 2007
India
5 runs
September 30, 2012
India
8 wickets 
March 21, 2014
India
7 wickets
March 19, 2016
India
6 wickets
October 24, 2021
Pakistan 
10 wickets
October 23, 2022
India
4 wickets
June 9, 2024
India
6 runs

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Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats.

Jun 23, 2025, 10:25 AM4 min read

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

The comparison between Babar Azam and Virat Kohli is one of the most discussed topics in the cricketing world. Although Virat made his debut much earlier in 2008, while Babar played his first international match in 2015, the debate about these two batting superstars across various formats continues to thrive. 

Both Kohli and Babar were U-19 stars. Kohli won the ODI World Cup in 2011, Champions Trophy in 2013 and T20 World Cup in 2024 with India, while Babar’s only international triumph is the Champions Trophy in 2017.

Here we take a look at the Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam stats comparison in ICC tournaments and see who has been a better batter in terms of numbers and stats. 

Also Read: Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: ICC ODI Events

ICC ODI World Cup

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Kohli has played 37 ODI World Cup matches across four editions, scoring 1,795 runs at an average of 59.83 and a strike rate of 88.20, with five hundreds and 12 half-centuries. The former India captain has been dismissed without scoring only once in the ICC event. His best of 117 came off 113 balls against New Zealand in the 2023 ODI World Cup semifinal at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Virat Kohli in ODI WCs Innings Runs Not outs Average SR HS 100s 50s 0s
2011 9 282 1 35.25 82.21 100* 1 1 0
2015 8 305 2 50.83 81.55 107 1 0 0
2019 9 443 1 55.37 94.05 82 0 5 0
2023 11 765 3 95.62 90.31 117 3 6 1
Total 37 1,795 7 59.83 88.20 117 5 12 1

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Looking at Babar's record in the ODI World Cup, he has played 17 matches and has scored 794 runs at an average of 52.93 and a strike rate of 85.74, with one hundred and seven fifties. He is yet to be dismissed for a duck in a World Cup match. Babar's only ton in the ODI World Cup came against New Zealand in Birmingham in 2019, when scored 101* off 127 balls.

Babar Azam in ODI WCs Innings Runs Not outs Average SR HS 100s 50s 0s
2019 8 474 1 67.71 87.77 101* 1 3 0
2023 9 320 1 40 82.90 74 0 4 0
Total 17 794 2 52.93 85.74 101* 1 7 0

ICC Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam in ICC tournaments | Details Stats

Looking at his stats in the Champions Trophy, Kohli has played 17 innings and has scored 747 runs at an average of 74.07 and a strike rate of 89.04, with six half-centuries and one century to his name. He has been dismissed without scoring on one occasion.

Babar has featured two Champions Trophies. In seven matches so far, he has scored 220 runs at an average of 44.00 and a strike rate of 74.08, with just one fifty. In the 2017 edition that Pakistan won, Babar contributed 133 runs in five innings (two not outs) at an average of 44.33 and a strike rate of 74.71. Again, Kohli has a better average and strike rate than Babar in the Champions Trophy.

Player Innings in CT Runs Average SR HS 100s 50s
Virat Kohli 17 747 74.7 89.4 100 1 6
Babar Azam 7 220 44.0 74.8 64 0 1

Also Read: Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: ICC T20I Events

ICC T20 World Cup

Virat is the all times highest run scorer in the history of the T20 World Cup. In 33 matches, Virat has scored 1292 runs at a strike rate 128.8 of and an average of 58.7. Kohli has also scored 15 half-centuries with a top score of 89 not out to his name.

Babar, on the other hand, has played only 3 editions of the T20 World Cup. In 2021, he was the top run-scorer after he made 303 runs from 6 games at an average of 60.60. In 17 T20 World Cup matches, Babar has scored 549 runs at an average of 36.6.

Player Innings in T20WC Runs Average SR HS 100s 50s
Virat Kohli 33 1,292 58.7 128.8 89 0 15
Babar Azam 17 549 36.6 111.4 70 0 5

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Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

Indian won seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns. let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.

Jun 20, 2025, 11:38 AM4 min read

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is cricket’s global governing body, overseeing various prestigious tournaments. These include the ICC Cricket World Cup, T20 World Cup, Champions Trophy, and the World Test Championship. The ICC tournaments are considered the most prestigious in cricket, and players strive to lift the trophies.

India have always had the services of the best players. And thanks to them, India have been a consistent force in world cricket. The same consistency is visible in the ICC tournaments. This has helped the Indian team win seven ICC trophies over the years. A few players have been part of several of these victorious campaigns.

Also Read: Most Centuries in World Cup History

So, let's take a look at the Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles.

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

6. Harbhajan Singh | 3 Titles

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

  • 2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
  • 2007 T20 World Cup
  • 2011 Cricket World Cup

Having started his career in 1998, Harbhajan Singh is one of the few Indian cricketers to have won all three ICC white-ball titles. 

He was part of India's 2002 ICC Champions Trophy title-winning campaign, where they were joint winners with Sri Lanka. Five years later, he played a key role in India's triumph in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, in 2007. He was also a part of India's 2011 ODI World Cup winning squad.

5. Yuvraj Singh | 3 Titles

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

  • 2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka)
  • 2007 T20 World Cup
  • 2011 Cricket World Cup

One of India's greatest all-rounders, Yuvraj Singh has also won all three ICC white-ball tournaments. He was part of the teams that won the 2002 Champions Trophy, 2007 T20 World Cup, and 2011 ODI World Cup.

In the 2011 ODI World Cup, Yuvraj was the Player of the Tournament for his stellar all-round performance. He made history in the 2007 T20I World Cup by hitting six sixes in an over against England.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 3 Titles

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

  • 2013 Champions Trophy
  • 2024 T20 World Cup
  • 2025 Champions Trophy

After India lifted the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai, Ravindra Jadeja went level with Dhoni. The star all-rounder now has three ICC trophies.

Before the latest win, Jadeja was part of another Champions Trophy victory in 2013. He picked up the most wickets in that tournament to win the Golden Ball. Fast forward to 11 years, and Jadeja found himself in the 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad. After this, he retired from T20I cricket.

3. MS Dhoni | 3 Titles

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

  • 2007 T20 World Cup
  • 2011 Cricket World Cup
  • 2013 Champions Trophy

MS Dhoni was the first Indian player to win three ICC trophies. Interestingly, he won all three of them as skipper. Under Dhoni’s leadership, India had a successful run in limited-overs. And he showed a glimpse of his tactical acumen early in his captaincy stint.

Captain Cool guided a young team to the inaugural T20 World Cup victory in 2007. Then he followed it with the ODI World Cup triumph in 2011. And Dhoni completed the ICC ODI tournament trophy with the Champions Trophy win in 2013.

2. Rohit Sharma | 4 Titles

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

  • 2007 T20 World Cup
  • 2013 Champions Trophy
  • 2024 T20 World Cup
  • 2025 Champions Trophy

Rohit Sharma is level with Kohli when it comes to ICC trophy victories. The current Indian captain has won two of the four titles while leading the Indian team. Before that, he was part of the Indian team that won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007. 

Then, alongside Kohli, he took India to the Champions Trophy victory in 2013. Rohit repeated the feat in 2024 and 2025, but this time as a captain. He guided the Men in Blue to the T20 World Cup win in 2024, followed by the Champions Trophy triumph in 2025.

Also Read: Joe Root vs Sachin Tendulkar – Test Stats Compared: Can Root break Sachin's record

1. Virat Kohli | 4 Titles

Indian Cricketers with Most ICC Titles

  • 2011 Cricket World Cup
  • 2013 Champions Trophy
  • 2024 T20 World Cup
  • 2025 Champions Trophy

Virat Kohli has been a proven match-winner for India. And the same is true when it comes to ICC events. The top-order batter hardly fails to perform in these high-stakes tournaments. He has powered the team to many wins, including four ICC title victories.

Kohli managed to land his hands on an ICC trophy for the first time in 2011. He was part of the 2011 World Cup squad that defeated Sri Lanka in the final at home. Two years later, he was on the podium yet again as India won the Champions Trophy in England. But then Kohli had to endure a decade’s wait to add the third title. He helped India win the T20 World Cup in 2024 before clinching his fourth silverware in 2025 as India landed the Champions Trophy.

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ICC ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana reclaims world No. 1 spot for the first time in six years

Indian star opener Smriti Mandhana has returned to the world no. 1 spot in the ICC ODI rankings for the first time in six years.

Jun 17, 2025, 10:32 AM2 min read

ICC ODI Rankings: Smriti Mandhana reclaims world No. 1 spot for the first time in six years

Indian star opener Smriti Mandhana has regained the number one spot in the women's ICC ODI rankings for the first time since November 2019, according to the latest update released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday.

Also Read: ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Full Schedule announced; India to face Pakistan on October 5

Mandhana surpassed Wolvaardt to claim top spot

The 28-year-old Mandhana has moved up one place to return to the top spot while South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has slipped to joint second place with new England skipper Nat Sciver-Brunt after scoring 27 and 28 in the first two ODIs against the West Indies.

Mandhana now sits comfortably with 727 rating points after Wolvaardt held the top spot for over six months. The Indian star batsman has been in great form lately and scored the 11th century of her career, amassing 264 runs across five outings with a 52.80 averae and a strike rate of 90.41 during India's recent tri-series final against Sri Lanka and South Africa in Colombo.

Mandhana named ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year

The India vice-captain had a stellar run in ODIs in 2024, following which she was named as the ICC Women’s ODI Cricketer of the Year, scoring more runs than she ever has before in a calendar year, racking up 747 runs in 13 innings. Mandhana is one of only four women to record at least 10 centuries, with her 4473 runs standing 10th on the all-time charts.

Mandhana’s rating points currently eight ahead of newly-appointed England skipper Natalie Sciver-Brunt at 719 points. Wolvaardt dropped to equal second alongside Sciver-Brunt, while fellow South African’s Tazmin Brits (up five spots to 27th) and Sune Luus (up seven places to 42nd) are among the big movers this week on the list for ODI batters.

Jemimah Rodrigues and captain Harmanpreet Kaur, being the only other Indian batters in the top 30, placed at 15th and 16th, respectively.

Women's ICC ODI Rankings

Rank Team Players Rating
1 India Smriti
Mandhana
727
2 England Nat Sciver-Brunt 719
2 South Africa Laura Wolvaardt 719
4 England Amy Jones 689
5 Australia Ellyse Perry 684
6 West Indies Hayley Matthews 682
7 Australia Alyssa Healy 679
8 Sri Lanka Chamari Athapaththu 655
8 Australia Beth Mooney 655
10 Australia Ashleigh Gardner 650

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ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Full Schedule announced; India to face Pakistan on October 5

The ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 schedule was revealed on Monday, with hosts India and Sri Lanka slated to play the opener at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on September 30.

Jun 16, 2025, 10:42 AM3 min read

ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Full Schedule announced; India to face Pakistan on October 5

The schedule of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 has been released. The Women's World Cup will begin on September 30 with hosts India playing their first match against Sri Lanka at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Also Read: BCCI announce Indian women's squad for ODI and T20I series against England

The eight-team tournament will be a round-robin format with the top four teams advancing to the semi-finals. The much-awaited final will be played on November 2. Australia will begin their campaign against New Zealand on October 1 at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

India vs Pakistan Match details

Due to tension between India and Pakistan, Pakistan will play all its matches in Colombo, Sri Lanka under the hybrid hosting model agreed upon by BCCI and PCB. In such a situation, the teams playing with Pakistan including India will go to Colombo, which is a neutral venue.

The most awaited match of the group stage between India and Pakistan will be played on 5th October in Colombo.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: Venues

  • India : Bengaluru, Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam 
  • Sri Lanka : Colombo

The tournament will be held at five major venues in the two countries. Bengaluru and Colombo have been shortlisted as potential hosts for the final.

Women's Cricket World Cup 2025: Full Schedule

Day/Date Match Venue Time
Tuesday, September 30 India vs Sri Lanka Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 1 Australia vs New Zealand Indore 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 2 Bangladesh vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Friday, October 3 England vs South Africa Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 4 Australia vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 5 India vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Monday, October 6 New Zealand vs South Africa Indore 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 7 England vs Bangladesh Guwahati 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 8 Australia vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 9 India vs South Africa Vizag 3:00 PM
Friday, October 10 New Zealand vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 11 England vs Sri Lanka Guwahati 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 12 India vs Australia Vizag 3:00 PM
Monday, October 13 South Africa vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 14 New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 15 England vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 16 Australia vs Bangladesh Vizag 3:00 PM
Friday, October 17 South Africa vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 18 New Zealand vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 19 India vs England Indore 3:00 PM
Monday, October 20 Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Colombo 3:00 PM
Tuesday, October 21 South Africa vs Pakistan Colombo 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 22 Australia vs England Indore 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 23 India vs New Zealand Guwahati 3:00 PM
Friday, October 24 Pakistan vs Sri Lanka Colombo 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 25 Australia v Sri Lanka Indore 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 26 England vs New Zealand Guwahati 3:00 PM
Sunday, October 26 India vs Bangladesh Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Wednesday, October 29 Semifinal 1 (TBA) Guwahati/Colombo 3:00 PM
Thursday, October 30 Semifinal 2 (TBA) Bengaluru 3:00 PM
Sunday, 2 November Final (TBA) Colombo/Bengaluru 3:00 PM

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