Oct 13, 2023
By: Ayush Mehrotra
In 1992, the cricketing world witnessed the inception of a fierce rivalry as India faced Pakistan in the ODI World Cup for the first time. Fast forward to today, the stage is set for the eighth encounter. The scoreboard echoes a tale of dominance — India: 7, Pakistan: 0. Let's delve into the captivating journey of these cricketing giants in the ODI World Cup arena.
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India triumphs in their first ODI World Cup clash with Pakistan. Sachin Tendulkar and Ajay Jadeja shine as India sets a target of 217, ultimately defeating Pakistan by 43 runs.
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India secures a 39-run victory in the quarter-final. Navjot Singh Sidhu's 93 sets the tone. A memorable moment unfolds as Venkatesh Prasad gets sweet revenge against Aamer Sohail.
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Under Azharuddin's captaincy, India set a target of 227. Rahul Dravid and Azharuddin himself shine, and Venkatesh Prasad's fifer seals a 47-run victory against Pakistan.
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India, in transition under Ganguly, outplays Pakistan. Saeed Anwar's ton isn't enough as Tendulkar's 98 leads India to a six-wicket win, chasing down Pakistan's 273.
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Dhoni's India faces Afridi's Pakistan in the semi-final. Tendulkar's 85 sets a target of 261. India's bowling brigade, led by Zaheer Khan, secures a 29-run victory and the World Cup title.
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Virat Kohli's spectacular 107 propels India to 301. Mohammed Shami's four-wicket haul limits Pakistan to 224. India emerges victorious by 76 runs in this memorable World Cup clash.
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Rohit Sharma's destructive 140 leads India to set a daunting 336-run target. Rain intervenes, but India wins by 89 runs (D/L method), maintaining a perfect record against Pakistan in ODI World Cups.
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The only time Pakistan has gotten the better of India in an ICC 50-over tournament is the Champions Trophy final in 2017. Pakistan won this game easily by 180 runs as India failed to get going in its chase.
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The anticipation builds as India and Pakistan meet on Sunday, October 14, at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both teams are undefeated in the 2023 World Cup, setting the stage for a thrilling battle. Will India maintain its historic dominance? The answer unfolds in this epic cricketing showdown.
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