India vs Pakistan Match: Clouds of crisis are looming over the India-Pakistan match in the T-20 World Cup 2026. The matches between the two teams have become the biggest global events of cricket. Only 6 India-Pakistan matches are included in the top-10 most watched matches in history.
T20 World Cup 2026 India vs Pakistan: India-Pakistan matches are always special for cricket fans, but this time Pakistan has refused to play India in the T-20 World Cup, which is considered a big blow for the fans, because whenever the two teams clash, crores of cricket fans around the world stay glued to the screen to watch it. But do you know that among the top 10 most watched cricket matches till date, only 6 are India-Pakistan matches. Let us know which matches made records and why India-Pakistan matches are so special.
India vs Sri Lanka: World Cup Final 2011
The final match of the 2011 World Cup was played between India and Sri Lanka. It is considered to be the most watched match ever. A total of 55.8 crore people watched this match on TV and digital platforms.
India vs Pakistan: WC Semi-Final 2011
The India-Pakistan semi-final of the 2011 World Cup is one of the most watched matches in cricket history. It was seen by 49.5 crore people. The passion of the fans of both the teams and the pressure of the World Cup makes this match a global event.
India vs Pakistan: Champions Trophy Final 2017
India and Pakistan were face to face in the final of the 2017 Champions Trophy. 40 crore people watched this match. The thrill of the match, the high-adrenaline battle of overs and the thrill of the final make it memorable.
India vs Pakistan: Champions Trophy Group Match 2017
The India-Pakistan group stage match in the Champions Trophy 2017 was also very popular. It was watched by 32.4 crore viewers. This match caught the attention of the spectators in the initial phase itself and increased the excitement of the tournament.
India vs Pakistan: World Cup Group Match 2015
The India-Pakistan group match of the 2015 World Cup was watched by 31.3 crore people. Such a huge viewership in the opening match of the tournament itself shows that the fans always consider the India-Pakistan match as a highly watched game.
India vs South Africa: World Cup Group Match 2015
The India-South Africa group match in the World Cup 2015 was also very popular among the spectators. 30 crore people saw it. The thrill of the match and the competition between the two teams makes it memorable.
India vs Australia: WC Final 2023
The India and Australia final of the 2023 World Cup was also watched by a large number of spectators. This match was watched by 30 crore people. The excitement of the match was very high. However, the Indian team had to face defeat in this.
India vs Pakistan: World Cup Group Match 2019
The India and Pakistan group match of the 2019 World Cup was watched by 27.3 crore people. The excitement of the spectators and the high tension between the two teams made it a very popular match.
India vs Pakistan: T20 WC Group Match 2021
The India-Pakistan match of T-20 World Cup 2021 was watched by 16.7 crore people. Even in the shorter format, the global interest in the match between the two teams did not diminish.
India vs New Zealand: WTC Final 2021
The final of the World Test Championship 2021 was played between India and New Zealand. It was watched by 13.6 crore people. Regardless of the Test format, the popularity of the match shows that cricket fans can watch any match on a large scale.
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