ICC World Cup 2023, India vs. Pakistan: Date Revealed

The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 was scheduled in India, and ICC released the fixture of the World Cup. The first match of 10 team-tournament took off on October 5 in Ahmedabad. The defending champion England will play against the runner-up New Zealand.

ICC has also announced the date of the most awaited match of the World Cup, India Vs. Pakistan. Both teams will play against each other on October 15 at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. However, India will play their nine matches of the ICC World Cup 2023 at several venues - Chennai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Dharamsala, Lucknow, Kolkata, and Delhi. Pakistan played at several venues - Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Kolkata.

However, the Pakistan Cricket Board has expressed apprehensions about two venues, Ahmedabad and Chennai. They have asked ICC to swap the venue.

India and Pakistan Over the Years in ICC World Cup 2023

Both teams have faced each other seven times in the men's ICC World Cup. In 1992, India and Pakistan faced each other for the first time in Sydney. In this match, India put 216 runs with a loss of 7 wickets batting first. Pakistan came to chase but got all out at 173 runs. Sachin Tendulkar was the Man of the Match, as he contributed with bat and ball and helped India in winning. However, Pakistan won the World Cup in this edition.

Both teams faced each other in the next edition of the ICC World Cup 1996 in Bangalore. India won the match by 39 runs and made a record of 2-0 against Pakistan in the World Cup. Navjot Sidhu scored 93 runs in 115 balls and won the Man of the Match award.

In the ICC World Cup 1999, India and Pakistan faced each other at Manchester. India won the match by 47 runs and continued their winning streak against Pakistan. Venkatesh Prasad took a fifer and won the Man of the Match award.

In ICC World Cup 2003, both teams faced each other at Centurion, South Africa. India won the match by six wickets. Sachin Tendulkar was Man of the Match for his innings, 98 runs in 75 balls. India holds the winning record by 4-0.

In ICC World Cup 2007, both the teams didn't have a great start and had an unforgettable World Cup as they were eliminated from the group stage. Both teams didn't face each other.

In ICC World Cup 2011, India and Pakistan faced each other in the semi-final, and once again, India won the match against Pakistan and made it for the semis. It was the third time that Sachin Tendulkar was awarded Man of the Match against Pakistan in the men's ICC World Cup. India kept the winning record, and the stats reached 5-0.

In 2015, both teams faced for the sixth time in the World Cup, and India continued their winning record against Pakistan. India leads by 6-0.

In 2019, India and Pakistan faced each other for the 7th time, and Men in Blue continued their dominance against Pakistan. India's winning record against Pakistan reached 7-0.