Cricket finals between India and Pakistan carry unmatched intensity, as each clash brings skill, tension, and emotions that stretch beyond the field. Over the years, these two sides have crossed paths in tournament deciders, and each contest has etched itself firmly into cricketing history.

1. Benson & Hedges Cup, 1985 (Melbourne)

The clash in Australia was one of the earliest times India and Pakistan contested a title decider. India dominated proceedings with controlled batting and sharp bowling. Their victory secured the silverware and showed how strong the side looked in limited-overs cricket after the 1983 World Cup win.

2. Austral-Asia Cup, 1986 (Sharjah)

Fans still recall this match for Javed Miandad’s last-ball six off Chetan Sharma. With four runs required from the final ball, Miandad held his nerve and cleared the boundary. That shot changed the final and gave Pakistan one of their most famous triumphs, a result fans still discuss whenever the rivalry comes up.

3. Austral-Asia Cup, 1994 (Sharjah)

Sharjah once again hosted the neighbours in the final. Pakistan’s balanced performance with both bat and ball ensured another win over India. Their consistency in desert conditions showed their control in the tournament and added more heat to the rivalry.

4. ICC T20 World Cup, 2007 (Johannesburg)

Fans remember this contest as one of the most thrilling finals of modern cricket. India posted a competitive total, and Pakistan fought back strongly during the chase. The match went to the final over, where Misbah-ul-Haq’s scoop went straight to Sreesanth. India lifted the inaugural T20 World Cup, and the dramatic finish set the tone for the format’s global rise.

5. ICC Champions Trophy, 2017 (London)

At The Oval, Pakistan stunned India in the final. Fakhar Zaman’s brilliant century, combined with inspired bowling from Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali, left India struggling. The win gave Pakistan their first Champions Trophy, and the big margin made it one of their most significant achievements.