Top 5 nail-biting matches in history of IND vs PAK rivalry

3. 1999: India Win by 47 Runs in Manchester

This World Cup encounter was set against the backdrop of the Kargil War, adding emotional and intense undertones. At Old Trafford, India took the lead to 3-0 against Pakistan in World Cups. Sachin Tendulkar provided a quickfire 45, and fifties from Rahul Dravid and captain Mohammad Azharuddin helped India post 227/5.

Pakistan's chase began promisingly with Saeed Anwar's 36, but once Prasad dismissed him, the innings fell apart. Prasad's five-wicket haul, supported by Javagal Srinath, decimated Pakistan's middle order, bowling them out for 180 with 27 balls to spare.

2. 2003: India Win by Six Wickets in Centurion

Considered the greatest India-Pakistan World Cup match, this 2003 encounter at Centurion saw political tensions restraining bilateral ties. Chasing 273, Sachin Tendulkar played perhaps the best World Cup knock of his career, a scintillating 98 that overshadowed Saeed Anwar's century. Tendulkar's array of strokes against Wasim Akram, Waqar Younis, and Shoaib Akhtar was a masterclass in batting.

Despite falling two runs short of a century due to cramps, Tendulkar set the stage for Rahul Dravid and Yuvraj Singh to guide India to a comfortable victory. This match took India's World Cup scoreline against Pakistan to 4-0, cementing Tendulkar's innings in the annals of cricket history.

1. 2022: Kohli Powers India's Uncanny Run-Chase at MCG

The India-Pakistan clash in the 2022 T20 World Cup was an unforgettable spectacle. Chasing 160 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, India were in deep trouble at 31/4. However, Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya joined forces, adding 113 runs to rescue the innings.

While Pandya departed, Kohli's magnificent 82* off 53 balls (with six fours and four sixes) powered India to one of their greatest victories in T20I cricket. Kohli's innings, hailed as one of the best in T20 World Cup history, ensured that this match would be remembered for years to come.