What Happened When Last Time India and Pakistan Meet On February 15 in IND vs PAK Cricket Match?
As India and Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 encounter on February 15, the date itself carries a profound historical significance.
As India and Pakistan prepare for their high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 encounter on February 15, the date itself carries a profound historical significance. Exactly 11 years ago to the day, the two rivals met at the Adelaide Oval for their opening match of the 2015 ODI World Cup. That contest, which saw India secure a comprehensive 76-run victory, remains a watershed moment in the rivalry, primarily remembered for a career-defining century by Virat Kohli and India’s continued psychological dominance in ICC events. Colombo Weather Forecast: If India vs Pakistan T20 WC 2026 Match is Washed Out Due to Rain Who Will Benefit?.
Virat Kohli’s Masterclass and India’s Platform
The 2015 meeting was the first time these teams had opened a World Cup campaign against each other. Batting first, India posted a formidable 300/7 on a surface that offered variable pace. The innings was anchored by Virat Kohli, who scored a composed 107 off 126 balls.
This century was historic; Kohli became the first Indian batsman to score a hundred against Pakistan in an ODI World Cup, eclipsing Sachin Tendulkar’s previous best of 98. He was well-supported by Shikhar Dhawan (73) and a blistering 74 from Suresh Raina, who accelerated the scoring in the final ten overs to ensure India reached the psychological 300-run mark. India vs Pakistan Prediction: Who Will Win IND vs PAK T20 World Cup 2026 Match?.
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The Pakistan Collapse and Mohammed Shami’s Spark
In response, Pakistan’s chase started with promise but ultimately followed a familiar pattern of middle-order fragility. Despite a resilient 76 from captain Misbah-ul-Haq, who fought a lone battle, the Pakistani lineup crumbled under the pressure of the rising required run rate.
The turning point came when Pakistan slipped from 102/2 to 103/5 in the space of nine deliveries. Mohammad Shami was the pick of the Indian bowlers, finishing with figures of 4/35. His aggressive short-ball strategy effectively removed Pakistan’s veterans, including Shahid Afridi, whose dismissal via a brilliant running catch by Kohli effectively sealed the result.
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