India will take on Pakistan in the marquee match of the ICC Cricket World Cup on Saturday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
After the first batch of tickets were sold out in a flash, the BCCI announced the release of 14000 additional tickets for the enthralling encounter.
The two teams are locking horns in India for the first time in an ODI match since January 2013, where India beat Pakistan by 10 runs.
India boast of a spotless record as they have never lost to Pakistan in a World Cup match in the past seven meetings and are looking to make it their eighth successive victory.
However, Pakistan do have an edge over India when it comes wins in India over the hosts. TSN takes a look at the record.
How have Pakistan fared against India in India?
The two arch-rivals have faced each other 30 times on Indian soil. Pakistan have won 19 times while India lag behind with 12 wins.
| India Won | Pakistan Won |
| 11 | 19 |
How have India fared against Pakistan in Pakistan?
Pakistan have their nose in front in contests held across the Wagah as well. The Men in Green have won 14 times while India have triumphed on 11 occasions.
| India Won | Pakistan Won |
| 11 | 14 |
What is the head-to-head record between India and Pakistan in ICC Tournaments?
In ICC tournaments, India have held the upper hand, while Pakistan have had moments of success.
Pakistan won their first World Cup match during the 2021 ICC Men's T20 World Cup. However, in the ICC Champions Trophy, Pakistan have won three out of the five meetings between the two sides, including the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy Final.
Overall, India have been dominant winning 14 of the 19 matches with one match ending in No Result.
| Tournament | Matches played | India won | Pakistan won | Draw/Tie/No result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| T20 World Cup | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Champions Trophy | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 19 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
What is the overall head-to-head record between India and Pakistan?
India and Pakistan have a rich history of facing each other in ODI cricket as they have faced 134 times in limited overs cricket.
Pakistan have won 73 matches while India have emerged victorious on 56 occasions. Whereas, five matches have ended with no result.
| Matches played | India won | Pakistan won | Draw/Tie/No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 134 | 56 | 73 | 5 |
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India vs Pakistan: Latest CWC 2023 predictions, betting odds
The Dafabet odds indicate that India are slightly better placed than Pakistan.
| Team | Betting odds |
| India | 1.46 |
| Pakistan | 2.82 |
Who will win the 2023 World Cup?
India, England and Australia are among the top five favourites for the 2023 World Cup title. The odds from Dafabet are as follows.
| Team | Odds (Dafabet) |
|---|---|
| India | 3.25 |
| England | 4.50 |
| Australia | 5.00 |
| Pakistan | 8.00 |
| New Zealand | 9.00 |
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