The cricket-mad South Asian neighbors have a bitter history, punctuated by violence and wars. It makes this one of the fiercest, and most financially lucrative, rivalries in sports.

The T20 World Cup contest between India and Pakistan this past Sunday fetched the maximum viewership numbers for an ICC T20 World Cup match.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag expressed concerns about India's bowling strength ahead of the Super 8s, despite their dominant group stage. He highlighted that the bowling unit hasn't been truly tested,

India-Pakistan rivalry may have dipped on the field in recent times but it remains the most expensive cricket match in terms of media rights

Mohammad Amir said Pakistan no longer commands the fear it did in the 1990s, especially against India. Shahid Afridi called for dropping senior players, which angered Shadab Khan, who reminded critics they also never beat India in World Cups.

The pre-tournament "boycott drama" surrounding India vs Pakistan clash at the T20 World Cup 2026 appears to have inadvertently fueled a massive surge in global interest. Despite weeks of uncertainty and threats of a forfeiture,

After weeks of debate about whether Pakistan's fixture against India would go ahead at the T20 World Cup, the action failed to deliver and it left the rivalry feeling more political than sporting.

India A vs Pakistan A Highlights, ACC Women’s Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026: Follow the play-by-play updates from the IND-A vs PAK-A match at Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok, on 15, 2026