Netflix unveils epic India-Pakistan cricket rivalry documentary ahead of Champions Trophy

Streaming giant Netflix is all set to release the most anticipated cricket-based docuseries, ‘The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan.’ After having teased the fans with a glimpse of the docuseries in March last year, the final release date was announced.

Notably, the rivalry between India and Pakistan is considered - the mother of all the rivalries in the sport. Hence the cricket fraternity eagerly waited for a docuseries just like how some streaming giants presented another great rivalry between Australia and England. In the latest development, the streaming giant revealed that the fans will get to see the thrilling docuseries starting from February 7, 2025. In the same vein, Netflix took to their official social media handle to share the exciting news through a poster with the Indian cricket fans.

"Two nations. One epic Rivalry. 1.6 Billion prayers. Come witness the thrill of a legacy like no other in The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan, arriving on 7th February,” the streaming giant captioned their Instagram post.

While speculations are brewing around what drama will unfold in the docuseries, expectations are rife that the cricket series will unearth the never-heard-before personal stories and cultural similarities between both nations along with the genuine emotions of the players from behind the scenes. On noticing the post, some fans called it an ‘absolute cinema’ while some showed their excitement by saying that they could not wait to watch the docuseries as soon it went public. 

Interestingly, some fans also mentioned that more than rivalry, they were curious about the bonding of the players between the two arch-rivals. Having said that, the documentary is expected to showcase the political and historical aspects which fuelled the India versus Pakistan rivalry for years. For the unversed, a video was earlier released that depicted the border scene which led to the above-mentioned expectations from the upcoming docuseries.

Check out Netflix India's latest post here:

Two nations. One epic Rivalry. 1.6 Billion prayers.
Come witness the thrill of a legacy like no other in The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan, arriving on 7th February, only on Netflix.#TheGreatestRivalryIndiaVsPakistanOnNetflix #TheGreatestRivalryIndiaVsPakistan pic.twitter.com/zva657sI3i

— Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) January 13, 2025

Several cricketers will feature in India versus Pakistan docuseries

Meanwhile, speaking of the spiciest rivalry in the cricket world, several former Indian players have shared their views about their experience of playing against Pakistan. Among them the former opener Virender Sehwag was known to torment the Pakistani bowling lineup. Apart from him, pace bowling legend Shoaib Akhtar will also feature in the docuseries to provide some incredible insights.

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Some other legends like the former India Captain Sourav Ganguly, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sunil Gavaskar, Inzamam-ul-Haq, Javed Miandad and Waqar Younis will also share their sumptuous tales about the greatest rivalry on this planet.

“Jab bhi Bharat Pakistan ka Muqabala hota hai, yeh battle hoti hai—war hoti hai ground ke andar jo dono teams jeetna chahti hai,” (“Whenever there is a match between India and Pakistan, it’s not just a battle—it’s a war on the field that both teams are determined to win,” Sehwag has once remarked during an interview.