On the fourth day of the second Test against India in Delhi, West Indies put up a commendable display of determination, taking the contest into the final day under pressure. After India enforced the follow-on, the visitors began their second innings on a strong note, making significant strides in runs. John Campbell and Shai Hope both recorded great centuries, while Roston Chase (40), Justin Greaves (50*) and Jayden Seales (32) provided important assistance as West Indies added a final tally of 390 in 118.5 overs, finishing 120 runs ahead and tiring the Indian bowlers out in their search for wickets. 

India began their run chase of 121 but lost Yashasvi Jaiswal (8) early on. However, KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan rebuilt the innings to finish Day 4 at 63/1. The hosts would need only 58 runs more to win. The West Indies, although on the brink of defeat, were praised for their guts, commitment, and ability to fight back, achieving several records and milestones on a difficult day's play. 

#4 Fifth West Indies player to register a maiden Test century with a six

Opening batter John Campbell played remarkably with the bat, displaying great poise in an innings of 115 runs off 199 balls, to earn his first Test century. He hit 12 boundaries and 3 sixes during his innings. Campbell reached this milestone with a six off the fifth ball of the 58th over bowled by Ravindra Jadeja, which was a special moment for him.

With this achievement, Campbell became the fifth West Indian batter to score a maiden Test century with a six, joining Collins King, Robert Samuels, Ridley Jacobs, and Shane Dowrich. He also did it off 48 innings, which is the second most innings taken by a West Indian opener to score a first Test century, illustrating his progress and fight while batting.

#3 Most innings taken by a West Indies batter between two Test centuries

Shai Hope finally brought an end to an eight-year wait for a Test century, exhibiting the requisite patience and class on Day 4. He reached the milestone in style, guiding a boundary off Mohammed Siraj's last ball of the 83rd over. Hope's previous Test hundreds came back in 2017 against England when he famously made twin tons at Headingley. Since then, he has had to endure a long drought, which made this hundred an intense, emotional and therefore special moment in Hope's career.

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Hope also set a new record for the longest run between two Test hundreds by a West Indian batter with this milestone. He took 58 innings to accumulate the milestone between 2017 and 2025, edging out Jermaine Blackwood's previous record of the longest innings between two Test hundreds (47 innings) from 2015-2020. The innings evidenced Hope's perseverance and mental strength, and just how remarkable it is for him to return to the longest format at his best after it appeared as though he was struggling to perform throughout the years and was often close, but couldn't break the barrier.

#2 Fourth-highest 10th-wicket stand by West Indies in Tests played in India

Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales displayed tremendous grit and determination for the final wicket, frustrating the Indian bowlers on day four. The duo put together a crucial 79-run stand from 132 balls, showcasing both discipline and intent. Their partnership not only steadied the innings but also helped the West Indies extend their lead beyond the 100-run mark, turning what looked like a modest total into a respectable one and keeping the contest alive heading into the final day.

This defiant partnership between Greaves and Seales went down as the fourth-highest 10th-wicket stand against India in India. It placed them in elite company, with Pakistan’s Zulfiqar Ahmed and Amir Elahi still holding the record after their 104-run partnership in Chennai back in 1952. The West Indian tailenders’ resistance under pressure highlighted their fighting spirit and ensured their side ended the innings on a positive note, frustrating India’s hopes of an early finish.

#1 Two West Indies batters scoring centuries in the same Test match against India on Indian soil

John Campbell and Shai Hope both struck magnificent hundreds in the second innings for the visitors on day four, showcasing resilience and class against a strong Indian bowling attack. Their centuries not only helped the West Indies post a competitive total but also brought stability to their innings after early setbacks. This impressive feat marked a rare occurrence in West Indies cricket history — two of their batters scoring hundreds in the same Test innings against India on Indian soil.

Remarkably, this was only the third time such an achievement had taken place. The previous instance came in 1974, when Gordon Greenidge (107) and Clive Lloyd (163) both scored centuries in Bengaluru. The first occasion dates back to 1948–49, when legends Everton Weekes (101) and Clyde Walcott (108) reached triple figures in Kolkata. Campbell and Hope’s efforts added a new chapter to this historic list, reaffirming the West Indies’ fighting spirit in Test cricket.

On Sunday, captain Alyssa Healy scored a brilliant innings that helped Australia to a convincing win over India and made it two defeats in two matches for the Women in Blue at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.  Healy's innings was a superb blend of aggression, timing, and calmness, showing why she is one of the most dangerous batters in women's cricket. Healy's innings was critical not just to Australia's win, but it also underlined that the quality and competitiveness of women's cricket is on the rise, where individual talent is impacting matches in big tournaments.    

Women's cricket has a long history of batters producing phenomenal performances in the fifty-over format, with centuries often being the sign of class and consistency. With the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 taking place right now, it is a good time to look at the players with the record for most centuries in Women's ODIs.  Legends such as Mithali Raj, Charlotte Edwards and Meg Lanning have set benchmarks over the years, with a mixture of technique, temperament, and power. Alyssa Healy’s current achievements place her alongside the modern greats, legitimizing her claim to be a major player on the all-time century-scorers list in women’s ODIs.

Meg Lanning

Meg Lanning, the former captain of Australia, holds the record for the most centuries in women's ODIs. Lanning, who captained the Australian Women's team to several World Cup titles, is considered one of the greatest batters in the history of women's cricket. Lanning scored 15 ODI hundreds in just 102 innings, achieving an extraordinary innings-per-century ratio of 6.80. She scored 4,602 runs in ODIs, with a career average of 53.51, which is the highest for those scoring over 1,200 runs in ODIs.

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Smriti Mandhana

Smriti Mandhana, one of India's rising stars, is getting close to Lanning's record. Mandhana, who is 29 years old and has 13 hundreds in just 111 innings, looks like she has many years left in peak professional cricket. In recent times, Mandhana has consistently been one of the best-performing players in women's cricket, and it seems likely she will not only match but also exceed Lanning's records in the near future.

Suzie Bates

Suzie Bates, a seasoned opener from New Zealand, also has her sights set on the century record; Bates made her debut in 2006, and has achieved 13 centuries in 167 innings, which is equal to Mandhana's record. Bates averages 39.23 and is just 68 runs short of surpassing Charlotte Edwards as the second-highest run scorer in women's ODI history.

Tammy Beaumont

Tammy Beaumont from England ranks fourth among those with the most ODI centuries. Beaumont debuted in 2009 and has 12 centuries in 124 innings with a top score of 168. She remains in a position to climb the list further if she can continue her recent form in international cricket.

Nat Sciver-Brunt

Current England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt has registered 10 ODI hundreds. Sciver-Brunt is one of the best all-rounders in the game, having amassed more than 4,200 runs at an average of 47.12 and a strike rate of 95.30. Among players with over 1,500 ODI runs, only Alyssa Healy has a higher strike rate.

Full List Of Players With Most Women’s ODI Hundreds

Pakistan Women stunned the defending champions and record seven-time champions Australia Women in their league stage fixture at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 at Colombo on Wednesday (October 8), where the Aussies were struggling deeply at 76/7. But then, Beth Mooney and Alana King rescued the Aussies with a stunning record-breaking ninth-wicket partnership. 

After Pakistan Women sent Aussies to bat first, the defending champions were seven down at just 76 runs, while they lost their eighth wicket at 115 runs when Kim Garth was dismissed for 11 runs. But Beth Mooney stuck to her crease, while Alana King provided strong support to guide Australia Women to a strong challenging total.  

Mooney and King set up a 106-run partnership for the tenth wicket, as that wicket was only broken on the final ball of the innings, where Mooney was dismissed after scoring a brilliant 109 runs off 114 balls with 11 fours. Meanwhile, King remained not out at 51 runs off 49 balls with three fours and three sixes.  

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Alana King scored a half-century at no. 10

With her 51 not out, Alana King set some great records, which are as follows.

• King became the first player to hit a half-century among the no.9 or lower-order batters in the Women's Cricket World Cup history. 
• King became the first player to record a 50+ score at no.10 or lower batting positions in the history of Women's ODI.

Alana King hit 3 sixes at no.10

While Alana King hit three sixes after coming to bat at number 10, it was surely a special one. 

• King became the first player to hit three sixes after coming to bat at no.8 or lower positions in the history of the Women's Cricket World Cup.
• King also became the first player to hit more than one six after coming to bat at the no.10 or lower positions in the Women's ODI history. 

Beth Mooney and Alana King set a century partnership for the 10th wicket

Mooney-King's century partnership was another special story in that innings. They added a 106-run partnership for the 10th wicket.

• It is the highest Women's ODI partnership for ninth or lower wickets. The previous record was a 77-run partnership for the ninth wicket between Ashleigh Gardner and Kim Garth (Australia Women) against South Africa Women at North Sydney in 2024.
• It is the highest partnership, actually the first century partnership, for the eighth or lower wickets in the history of the Women's Cricket World Cup. The previous record was a 76-run partnership between Kristen Beams and Alex Blackwell (Australia Women) against India Women at Derby in the Semi-final of the World Cup 2017. 

Australia has suffered a big blow in its hopes of keeping the Ashes in the upcoming home Test series against England. Captain Pat Cummins is injured. The 32-year-old has a stress injury in his back, and recovery may take longer than expected.

Latest reports say Cummins will almost certainly miss the Ashes opener in Perth on November 21. He may even miss most or all of the series. Steve Smith will take over as captain if Cummins cannot play.

Cummins missed the recent T20I series in New Zealand and will also miss the upcoming home white-ball series against India. He has been Australia’s most valuable Test cricketer, taking 309 wickets at an average of 22.10. Cummins has also led the team well, helping Australia reach the last two World Test Championship finals and win one in 2023.

Australia has strong fast-bowling options. Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, and Scott Boland are almost certain to be in the Ashes squad. Other players have also impressed in recent domestic red-ball matches.

Here are three fast-bowling options who could replace Pat Cummins in the 2025-26 Ashes if the Australian captain is ruled out.

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1. Michael Neser

South African-born Michael Neser knows how to play in a home Ashes series. He debuted for Australia in the 2021 home Ashes. However, the 35-year-old has played only two red-ball games for Australia despite being in contention for a long time.

Neser has been in great form in domestic red-ball cricket. He took six wickets in Queensland’s 2025-26 Sheffield Shield opener against Tasmania. In the 2024-25 season, he took 31 wickets in seven matches at an average of 20.90, including two 5-wicket hauls.

Neser also troubled India A’s top order, taking the wickets of Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Devdutt Padikkal, with a spell of 4/27 for Australia A.

Neser can also bat well, making him a good replacement for Cummins at No. 8. He has 405 wickets in 114 first-class matches at an average of 23.74 and averages 28.54 with the bat.

2. Henry Thornton

South Australia’s Henry Thornton has impressed in domestic cricket over the past year. The 28-year-old bowled well for Australia A in their recent red-ball series against India A.

After missing the first game, Thornton took four wickets in the first innings of the second unofficial Test, finishing with 4/36 in 10 overs. He also bowled well in the home series against Sri Lanka A in July.

In the 2024-25 Sheffield Shield season, Thornton took 17 wickets in four games at an average of 23.33. He can also bat well, averaging over 20 in first-class cricket, making him a strong option to replace Cummins.

3. Brendan Doggett

Queensland pacer Brendan Doggett, 31, has been performing well in red-ball cricket. He has 177 wickets in 14 first-class matches at an average of 27.32.

Doggett showed excellent form in the 2024-25 Sheffield Shield season, taking 33 wickets in seven matches at an average of 24.15, with four 5-wicket hauls. He also impressed in Australia A’s red-ball game against England Lions in early 2025, taking 4/50, and in the unofficial Australia A-India A Test with 6/16 in the first innings.

Doggett’s ability to deliver match-winning spells makes him a strong candidate to replace Pat Cummins.

Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill have dominated headlines recently after the Indian squads for the white-ball tour of Australia were announced. The selectors’ decision to hand over the ODI captaincy to Gill, replacing Rohit despite his remarkable leadership record, has sparked widespread debate among fans and cricket experts alike.

During his tenure as India’s ODI captain, Rohit led the team in 56 matches, winning 42 and losing only 12. One game ended in a tie, while another had no result, giving him an impressive win percentage of 75 — the highest among Indian captains in the format’s modern era.

Rohit’s most recent triumph came in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he guided India to glory with his trademark calmness and tactical acumen. His transition from leader to senior figure marks the beginning of a new phase for Indian cricket, as Shubman Gill steps into the spotlight.

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Rohit Sharma vs Shubman Gill: IPL Captaincy Records Compared:

Rohit Sharma guided Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles during his tenure as captain. Shubman Gill, meanwhile, has led Gujarat Titans in 27 matches so far. To understand their leadership impact, we compare the IPL captaincy records of Rohit and Gill after the same number of matches.

• Rohit Sharma vs Shubman Gill: Who Holds the Edge in Wins After 27 IPL Matches?

In his first 27 IPL matches as captain, Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to 17 victories while suffering 10 defeats, giving him a win percentage of 62.97. Among these wins, Rohit’s team defeated Rajasthan Royals four times, Punjab Kings three times, and Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Chennai Super Kings, and Sunrisers Hyderabad twice each. His leadership quickly established MI as a dominant force in the league.

Shubman Gill, on the other hand, has captained Gujarat Titans in 27 IPL games, winning 14 and losing 13, resulting in a 51.87 win percentage. Gill’s 14 victories include four wins each over Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, along with three wins each against Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants, reflecting a promising start to his captaincy career.

• Rohit Sharma vs Shubman Gill: Who Scored More Runs and Boasts a Higher Strike Rate?

In his first 27 matches as Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma scored 678 runs at an average of 30.81 with a strike rate of 125.09. He was particularly effective against Punjab Kings, scoring 161 runs in four innings at a strike rate of 136.44, and against Kolkata Knight Riders, amassing 124 runs in four innings at 123.07. Against Royal Challengers Bangalore, he contributed 71 runs in three innings with an impressive strike rate of 147.91.

Shubman Gill, leading Gujarat Titans in the same number of matches, has scored 1,076 runs at an average of 44.83 and a strike rate of 152.40. He excelled against Rajasthan Royals with 158 runs in three innings at 162.88, scored 157 against Punjab Kings at 172.52, and added 173 runs in three innings against Sunrisers Hyderabad at 158.71.

• Rohit Sharma vs Shubman Gill: Who Has Registered More 50+ Scores in 27 IPL Matches?

In his first 27 matches as Mumbai Indians captain, Rohit Sharma recorded four half-centuries. His top score of 79* came off 39 balls against Punjab Kings at Wankhede Stadium in April 2013. He also scored 59* off 35 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (2014), 51 off 44 against Kolkata Knight Riders (2014), and 50 off 41 against Chennai Super Kings (2014), showcasing his ability to play match-defining innings.

Shubman Gill, leading Gujarat Titans in the same number of matches, has amassed nine scores of fifty or more, including one century. His best performance was 104 off 55 balls against CSK in Ahmedabad in May 2024. Among his eight fifties, he scored twice each against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, and once each against Delhi Capitals, KKR, Lucknow Super Giants, and PBKS.

• Rohit Sharma vs Shubman Gill: Who Scored More Runs in Victories After 27 IPL Matches?

In the first 27 matches Rohit Sharma captained Mumbai Indians, the team won 17 games. In those victories, Rohit accumulated 469 runs at an average of 39.08 and a strike rate of 137.94. He also notched up two half-centuries, contributing significantly to his team’s success and demonstrating his ability to perform in crucial moments.

Under Shubman Gill’s leadership, Gujarat Titans have won 14 of their 27 matches. In these wins, Gill has scored an impressive 702 runs at an average of 58.50 and a strike rate of 151.94. He has recorded one century and five half-centuries, highlighting his consistency and impact in matches where his team emerged victorious.

Rohit Sharma’s time as Team India captain has ended after he was removed as ODI skipper ahead of the white-ball tour of Australia. While the Hitman will continue as a player, Shubman Gill has been named India’s new ODI captain, marking the start of a new era in Indian cricket.

Rohit retired from T20Is after leading India to victory in the 2024 T20 World Cup held in the USA and West Indies. He also retired from Test cricket after a poor tour of Australia in 2024-25. The 38-year-old has been in good form in ODIs and even guided the team to a Champions Trophy win earlier this year. However, there is still doubt about his availability for the 2027 World Cup.

Rohit took over the captaincy from Virat Kohli and performed well as both a batter and leader in white-ball cricket. Now, as his captaincy chapter ends, let’s compare his ODI captaincy record with that of Kohli.

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Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who Has a Better Record as ODI Captain?

Rohit Sharma’s journey as India’s ODI captain ended after leading the team from 2017 to 2025. He captained India in 56 matches, winning 42 and losing 14. One match ended in a tie, and one in no result. His win percentage stands at 75%, which is among the best for Indian captains.

In contrast, Virat Kohli led India in 95 ODIs between 2013 and 2021. Under his captaincy, India won 65 matches and lost 27. Kohli’s win percentage was 68.42%, slightly lower than Rohit’s but across a larger number of matches.

Overall Captaincy Record in ODIs

Rohit’s record shows greater consistency in limited matches, while Kohli led India across more series and tours globally.

Batting Records as Captain

When it comes to batting, Rohit scored 2,506 runs in 56 ODIs as captain, averaging 52.20 with a strike rate of 111.97. He smashed five centuries and 17 fifties, including a career-best score of 208*.

On the other hand, Kohli’s numbers are outstanding. He scored 5,449 runs in 95 ODIs as captain, averaging 72.65 with a strike rate of 98.28. He hit 21 hundreds and 27 fifties, showing remarkable consistency.

Rohit has a better strike rate, while Kohli dominates in average and centuries — reflecting his consistency over time.

ICC ODI Events Comparison

In ICC tournaments, Rohit led India in 16 matches, winning 15 and losing just one. He guided India to the Champions Trophy 2025 title and the 2023 World Cup final. Kohli, meanwhile, captained India in 14 ICC ODI games, winning 10. His side lost in the 2017 Champions Trophy final and the 2019 World Cup semifinal.

Performance in Wins

Rohit scored 2,080 runs in India’s 42 wins under his captaincy, averaging 59.42. In contrast, Kohli amassed 4,211 runs in 65 wins, averaging a stunning 87.72.

In conclusion, Rohit Sharma has a slightly better win percentage as captain, while Virat Kohli has far superior batting stats and consistency. Rohit led with calmness and success in ICC events, whereas Kohli’s aggressive leadership style produced dominant bilateral series wins. Both captains have left a lasting legacy in Indian ODI cricket.

Australia announced their T20I squad for the upcoming 5-match series against India in October. Before that, two teams will play 3 One Day International matches as well. Cricket Australia named Travis Head in the T20I squad. Whenever Head stepped into the field against India, it turned into an exciting duel. Throughout his career, Head played some remarkable innings against the Men in Blue. But, specifically in the T20I format, how's the batter's performance against India? 

Best 3 innings by Travis Head vs. India in Twenty20 Internationals:

1. 76 vs India, 2024: During a Super Eights match of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024, Head played his best T20I knock against India. In a high-scoring game, the Aussie opener scored 76 off 43, powered by nine 4s and four 6s, but could not save his team from defeat. India won the match by 24 runs; Rohit Sharma was the best player of the match. India scored 205 runs, and Australia notched 181 runs in 20 overs. 

2. 48* vs India, 2017: It was an easy win for India in Guwahati, as India was able to score only 118 runs in the first innings. Australia won the game by 8 wickets in 15.3 overs. Head remained not out for 48 runs, facing 34 deliveries. He smashed 5 boundaries and one over-boundary to create the innings. 

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3. 35 vs India, 2023: Australia won the match by chasing down a massive total of 223 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Glenn Maxwell were the centurions of the match. In this match, Head scored 35 off 18 with eight 4s, providing Australia a necessary early quick-fire start. 

Australia’s T20I squad vs India for the first two games: 

Mitchell Marsh (captain), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Matthew Kuhnemann, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, and Adam Zampa. 

Team India keeper-batter Dhruv Jurel played very well in the first Test against West Indies at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. India won the match by an innings and 140 runs. After West Indies were bowled out for 162 in their first innings, India scored 448-5 declared in 128 overs. Jurel was one of three centurions in India’s innings.

Coming in at No. 5, Jurel scored 125 runs off 210 balls. His innings included 15 fours and 3 sixes. The 24-year-old added 206 runs for the fifth wicket with Ravindra Jadeja, who scored an unbeaten 104 off 176 balls. Jurel was finally out, caught behind off Khary Pierre’s bowling.

The Uttar Pradesh cricketer got a chance to play in India’s last two Tests because first-choice keeper-batter Rishabh Pant was injured. Jurel has made the most of his opportunity. He has now played six Test matches. Here, we compare his stats with Rishabh Pant after Pant also played six Tests.

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Dhruv Jurel vs Rishabh Pant – Stats After 6 Tests

In six Test matches (nine innings), Dhruv Jurel has scored 380 runs at an average of 47.50. He played four Tests against England, scoring 243 runs at 48.60. In one Test against West Indies, he scored 125 runs in Ahmedabad. He also played one Test against Australia, scoring 12 runs.

Rishabh Pant, after six Tests (10 innings), scored 399 runs at an average of 39.90. He had three Tests against England, scoring 162 runs at 27 on average. Against West Indies in two Tests, he scored 184 runs. He scored 53 and 92 runs in one Test against Australia.

50-Plus Scores

Jurel has two 50-plus scores after six Tests, including his maiden century (125) against West Indies. Before that, he scored 90 & 39 against England, 46 in Rajkot, and 34 at The Oval.

Pant has three 50-plus scores – one century (114) and two fifties. He scored 92 against West Indies twice and 114 against England at The Oval in 2018.

Record in Wins

India won all six Tests Jurel played. In these wins, he scored 380 runs at 47.50, with one century and one fifty.

Pant played four wins in his first six Tests. He scored 262 runs at 43.66, with two fifties. In the two Tests India lost, he scored 137 runs at 34.25. His 114 against England came in a losing match.

Away Record

Jurel played two away Tests, scoring 65 runs at 16.25, with a best of 34. At home, he scored 315 runs at 78.75, with one century and one fifty.

Pant played four away Tests, scoring 215 runs at 26.87, with one century. At home, he scored 184 runs at 92, with two fifties.

The era of Captain Rohit Sharma for Team India is speculated to end soon. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) can soon announce the replacement of Rohit Sharma. After the retirement of MS Dhoni, it was Sharma, under whose leadership India touched the glory moment in limited-over formats. As Sharma already signed out from T20Is, discussions in the article will be limited to his heroics in One Day Internationals only. Highlighting only 3 of the best ODI victories during Captain Rohit Sharma's era is more than a difficult task. 

Top three memorable wins for Team India in ODIs under Rohit Sharma's leadership:

1. Champions Trophy 2025 Final: India vs New Zealand:

Match 9, 2025, was a historic day for Team India in the format. On this day, Team India, led by Sharma, won the Championship Trophy by defeating New Zealand in the final match by 4 wickets with 6 balls to spare. The skipper of India was in top form in the match, scoring 76 off 83 and laying the foundation for a terrific win. Batting first, New Zealand registers a competitive total of 251 runs in 50 overs at the Dubai International Stadium. India chased down the total in exchange for 6 wickets. 

2. World Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan:

World Cup 2023 could be a sweet memory for Indian cricket fans if they were able to win the final match against Australia. Until the final match, India was undefeated. On October 14, 2023, the Men in Blue brigade beat archrival Pakistan with ease. Against a high-class bowling performance by Team India, Pakistan's batting lineup collapsed like a house of cards.

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Batting first, they scored only 191 runs in 42.5 overs. India took only 30.3 overs to chase down the subpar total. Rohit Sharma scored a magnificent 86, and Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 53; India won the match, losing only 3 wickets. 

3. ODI series win vs England, 2022:

Before the 3rd of the three-match ODI series, the series was balanced at 1-1. England made a brilliant comeback by winning the second match and was confident to conquer the third match as well. As the home team, Jos Buttler's team, England, was the favorite to win the series against the mighty India. Rohit Sharma led the team. India found the way to victory when Hardik Pandya and Yuzvendra Chahal made some great efforts with their bowling. England was bowled out for 259 runs, a chase-able total for the touring side, and they did that with 47 balls to spare. Rishabh Pant played an unforgettable 125-run knock at Old Trafford, accompanied by Pandya's 71. India won the 3-match ODI series by 2-1, a historic scoreline for Indian cricket. 

India vs Pakistan is always a big match in any competition of international cricket. But when it comes to any Final of a tournament, it becomes more special, as the pride of the match becomes more crucial than anything else. In the India vs Pakistan clashes in the Final of any tournament, while a win means a lot for the team, a defeat is unacceptable for the players and supporters.   

India vs Pakistan in Finals: Head-to-Head Records (Only single Final tournaments) 

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Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket 1985: India won by 8 wickets with 17 balls remaining

India, Pakistan, Australia, England, West Indies, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka participated in the Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket 1985, which Australia hosted. India and Pakistan met in the Final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, where Pakistan scored 176/9 in 50 overs, and India chased down the target in 47.1 overs after losing only two wickets. While the openers Ravi Shastri and Kris Srikanth scored 63 not out and 67 runs, respectively, Srikanth won the Player of the Match award, and Shastri won the Player of the Series award. 

Austral-Asia Cup 1986: Pakistan won by 1 wicket with 0 balls remaining

While Sharjah hosted the Austral-Asia Cup 1986, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, and New Zealand featured in that tournament. In the India vs Pakistan fixture in the Final of the tournament, while India scored 245/7 in 50 overs, Pakistan chased down the target on the final ball after losing nine wickets. The match was famous for Pakistan legend Javed Miandad's last-ball match-winning six to Chetan Sharma, while Pakistan needed four runs on the final ball. For his match-winning 116 not out off 114 balls, Miandad won the Player of the Match award. 

Wills Trophy 1991: Pakistan won by 72 runs 

It was a tri-nation tournament between India, Pakistan, and the West Indies in Sharjah. In the tournament Final, while Pakistan scored 262/6 in 50 overs, thanks to Zahid Fazal's 98 and Saleem Malik's 87, India were all out for 190 runs in 46 overs. Pakistan right-arm fast bowler Aaqib Javed won the Player of the Match award for picking up seven wickets (7/37). 

Pepsi Austral-Asia Cup 1994: Pakistan won by 39 runs

In this tournament, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Australia, New Zealand, and the hosts United Arab Emirates participated, while Sharjah hosted all the fixtures. In the tournament Final, Pakistan scored 250/6 in 50 overs, and India were all out for 211 runs in 47.4 overs. The Player of the Match Aamer Sohail scored 69 off 87 balls and also picked up two wickets (2/22) along with two catches, including one caught and bowled.

Pepsi Cup 1999: Pakistan won by 123 runs

It was the tri-nation tournament between Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the hosts India. In the tournament Final at Bengaluru, while Pakistan scored 291/8 in 50 overs, India were bowled out for only 168 runs in 42.1 overs. Pakistan cricketer Azhar Mahmood won the Player of the Match award for his outstanding all-round performance, scoring 25 off 28 balls and taking five wickets (5/38).

Coca-Cola Cup 1999: Pakistan won by 8 wickets with 132 balls remaining

India, Pakistan, and England challenged each other in this tri-nation series, which was played at Sharjah. After India were bundled out for only 125 runs in 45 overs, Pakistan chased down the target in 28 overs after losing only two wickets. Pakistan captain Wasim Akram won the Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling figures of 8-3-11-3.

ICC World T20 2007: India won by 5 runs

A total of 12 teams participated in the inaugural men's T20 World Cup, ICC World T20 2007, in South Africa. The participating teams were India, Pakistan, South Africa, West Indies, Australia, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, Zimbabwe, Bangladesh, Kenya, and Scotland. In the Final of the inaugural T20 WC at Johannesburg, India scored 157/5 in 20 overs, and Pakistan were all out for 152 runs in 19.3 overs. Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan won the Player of the Match award for his outstanding bowling performance, 4-0-16-3.

Kitply Cup 2008: Pakistan won by 25 runs

It was another tri-nation series, where India, Pakistan, and the hosts Bangladesh challenged each other. In the Final, with the help of twin centuries by the opener Salman Butt (129 retired hurt) and Younis Khan (108), Pakistan scored 315/3 in 50 overs in the first innings. Later, India were restricted to 290 all out in 48.2 overs. Younis Khan won the Player of the Match award.

ICC Champions Trophy 2017: Pakistan won by 180 runs

England and Wales hosted the ICC Champions Trophy 2017, where eight teams participated. The participating teams were India, Pakistan, England, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. In the Final, the defending champions India faced Pakistan, where Pakistan scored 338/4 in 50 overs, with the major role of the opener and Player of the Match Fakhar Zaman, who scored 114 off 106 balls after getting the luck of a no-ball dismissal at the beginning of his innings. Later, India were all out for only 158 runs in 30.3 overs.