India and Pakistan have shared several important World Cup matches. The first match of their rivalry occurred 23 years ago. Many cricket fans still hold this memory as one of their strongest recollections.
Sachin Tendulkar Showed His Cricketing Power During Shivratri On 2003 World Cup Day
- The 2003 ODI World Cup match between India national cricket team and Pakistan national cricket team was held on March 1, which coincided with Shivratri. Pakistan established a target which required their opponents to score 274 runs. At that time, chasing such a score in ODIs was considered difficult.
- Sachin Tendulkar delivered an essential batting performance which helped his team win the match. He scored 98 runs from 75 balls. His innings included aggressive strokes against fast bowlers such as Shoaib Akhtar and Waqar Younis. His uppercut shots became highlights of the match. India emerged victorious from the match because his batting performance became one of the most famous moments in World Cup history.
Kishan Played A Crucial Role In The 2026 T20 World Cup
- The second T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan occurred on another Shivratri. The different match format between the two teams created the same public interest as their previous encounter.
- Ishan Kishan played an important role in India’s victory. His performance during the match proved vital for India despite the fact that it does not match Sachin Tendulkar's 2003 display at the World Cup. He provided stability and scoring momentum in challenging conditions.
- The two matches demonstrate how single players can change results of India's crucial matches against Pakistan.
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