Hockey: India vs Pakistan head-to-head record

India holds the upper hand against their arch-rivals.

The historic rivalry between India and Pakistan extends beyond cricket to the world of hockey, where the two nations have been engaged in fierce battles on the field for decades. The head-to-head clashes between these arch-rivals have shaped the landscape of international hockey, showcasing the passion, skill, and fervor that transcends the sport itself. Check the India vs Pakistan head-to-head records below.

Hockey clashes between India and Pakistan have consistently delivered nail-biting moments and heart-stopping action. Whether it’s the Olympics, World Cups, or Asian Games, each match showcases the players’ determination to uphold their nation’s honor.

Olympic Clashes

The first official meeting took place during the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. However, before the meeting, India had already won five straight Olympic gold medals while Pakistan was still to win a medal. Randhir Singh Gentle scored the only goal of the match helping India add one more gold to their medals tally.

In the Summer Olympics in 1960, both nations once again met in the final. This time Pakistan defeated India 1-0, courtesy of a goal by Naseer Ahmad Bunda.

Players who have played for both teams

• Ali Dara 
• Latif-ur Rehman
• Akhtar Hussain 

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India vs Pakistan in Asian Champions Trophy

The Asian Champions Trophy features Asia’s top six field hockey teams. India became the inaugural champion of the Asian Champions Trophy after defeating Pakistan 4-2 in a shoot-out in 2011.

Apart from South Korea, India and Pakistan have both won the trophy three times each.

India vs Pakistan Last 5 games

India: 4

Pakistan : 0

Draw :1

India vs Pakistan overall head-to-head

Olympics

Match Played: 7

India: 2

Pakistan: 4

Draw: 1

World Cup

Match Played: 5

India: 3

Pakistan: 2

Draw: 0

Champions Trophy

Match Played: 19

India: 7

Pakistan: 12

Asian Games

Match Played: 15

India: 4

Pakistan: 8  

Draw: 3

Commonwealth Games

Match Played: 3

India: 1

Pakistan: 1

Draw: 1

FIH Hockey Pro League

Match played: 3

India: 2

Pakistan: 0

Draw: 1

Asia Cup

Match Played: 9

India: 3

Pakistan: 5

Draw: 1

Asian Champions Trophy

Match Played: 10

India: 6

Pakistan: 2

Draw: 2

Afro-Asian Games

Match Played: 2

India: 2

Pakistan: 0  

Test Series

Match Played: 52

India: 16

Pakistan: 25

Draw: 11

Others

Match Played: 53

India: 18

Pakistan: 23

Draw: 12

Total

Match Played: 178

India: 64

Pakistan: 82

Draw: 32

India vs Pakistan top goalscorers

India: Sandeep Singh (20 goals)

Pakistan: Sohail Abbas (54 goals)

India vs Pakistan biggest wins

India: 7-4 (Champions Trophy 2003, Commonwealth Games 2010)

Pakistan: 7-1 (Champions Trophy 1980, Asian Games 1982)

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