Pakistan men's cricket team
Short answer: Pakistan, run by the Pakistan Cricket Board, received Test status in 1952 and played their first Test against India in Delhi that October. They won the 1992 World Cup, the 2009 T20 World Cup and the 2017 Champions Trophy. India and Pakistan currently meet only in multi-team events, not in bilateral series.
Key facts
- Governing body
- Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)
- ICC Full Member since
- 1952
- First Test
- v India, Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi, 16–18 October 1952
- First ODI
- v New Zealand, Christchurch, 11 February 1973
- First T20I
- v England, Bristol, 28 August 2006
- Men's senior ICC titles (as of Nov 2026)
- ODI World Cup 1992 · T20 World Cup 2009 · Champions Trophy 2017
Short history
Pakistan were granted Test status in 1952 on India's recommendation, and their first Test was against India at the Feroz Shah Kotla in Delhi, now the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Their big titles are the 1992 World Cup, the 2009 World T20 and the 2017 Champions Trophy. Security concerns kept international cricket out of Pakistan for much of the 2010s, during which they played "home" games in the UAE.
Pakistan and India
India vs Pakistan is one of the most-watched fixtures in sport, but the two sides now meet only in multi-team tournaments. Famous meetings on Indian soil include the 2011 World Cup semi-final at Mohali.
Fantasy angle (our general view)
Pakistan sides have long been built around fast bowling, including left-arm pace and reverse swing. In tournament matches in Asia, their new-ball bowlers and top-order batters are usually the main fantasy options. See T20 fantasy strategy.
Fixtures in India on our schedule
No match against India on our 2026-27 home schedule.
FAQ
Where did Pakistan play their first Test?
Against India at the Feroz Shah Kotla Ground (now the Arun Jaitley Stadium) in Delhi, in October 1952.
When did Pakistan win the World Cup?
In 1992, in Australia and New Zealand.
Do India and Pakistan play bilateral series?
Not in recent years; they meet in ICC and Asia Cup events. India's remaining 2026-27 home internationals are against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe and Australia.