Who holds the record for the highest score in India-Pakistan ODI history?

India vs Pakistan matches have been a treat to watch not only for the thrilling games but also for the incredible innings we get to witness from some exceptional players, especially in the ODI format. This is the rivalry where the fans get to witness some memorable innings from players from both teams.

The ODI format has seen both the Pakistan and Indian players play some great knocks but the highest individual ODI score in the Indo-Pakistan rivalry still belongs to former prolific opening batter Saeed Anwar. The Karachi-born graceful left-hander scored a brilliant 194 off 146 deliveries during the Pepsi Independence Cup in 1997 which apart from the Indian team also featured Sri Lanka and New Zealand.

This incredible knock included 22 fours and five sixes during this knock and maintained a strike rate of 132.87. The game was played in Chennai and while most of the Pakistan batters were struggling Anwar took responsibility and took apart the Indian bowlers who failed to contain the southpaw. This innings was enough to take Pakistan to a huge total of 327 in the end and Anwar was the only player to make a big score while some batters either failed to convert their starts or got out cheaply.

The target proved too challenging for India, and despite strong efforts from Rahul Dravid and Vinod Kambli, India were ultimately bowled out for 292 runs. Pakistan secured a 45-run victory, aided by a five-wicket haul from Aaqib Javed. As for the Quadrangular Series, Pakistan advanced to the finals but lost to Sri Lanka. Anwar ended as Pakistan’s top run-scorer in the series.

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Anwar’s stats against India

Saeed Anwar is the third-highest run-scorer in ODI matches between India and Pakistan, trailing only legendary cricketers Sachin Tendulkar and Inzamam-ul-Haq. He has accumulated 2002 runs in 50 matches at an impressive average of 43.52, including four centuries and eight half-centuries against the arch-rivals.

Anwar was known for his elegant stroke play and ability to dominate the Indian bowling attack. His consistency in big encounters made him one of Pakistan’s most reliable openers. Anwar's majestic knock of 194 runs against India in 1997 remains one of the greatest individual performances in the history of India-Pakistan cricket. With his composed approach and penchant for playing crucial innings, Anwar became a vital part of Pakistan's batting line-up in ODI cricket.