The ultimate rivalry: Reliving India's World Cup victories against Pakistan

Sachin Tendulkar
Sachin Tendulkar in action during the 1992 World Cup clash between India and Pakistan

#6 Adelaide Oval, 2015

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Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli scored a masterful century to subdue Pakistan

It was an encore to the 2011 World Cup game with only the venue changing its name from Mohali to the Adelaide Oval. Things weren't all in India's favour before the match. They had received a massive drubbing in the tri-series that preceded the World Cup and Pakistan probably had the most legitimate chance to break the jinx once and for all.

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However, Pakistan's hopes were dashed by a certain Virat Kohli who scored a sublime 107 to take India to a healthy total of 300/7. In reply, Pakistan received an early jolt as Younis Khan was bounced out by Mohammed Shami. A 69-run partnership between Ahmed Shehzad and Haris Sohail kept them afloat.

Shehzad's dismissal triggered another Pakistani collapse which had epitomized their fragile mindset against India in World Cup encounters. Misbah's late charge wasn't enough as Pakistan went down to India by 76 runs. This was the Men in Blue's sixth victory against their arch-rivals in as many World Cup encounters.

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Result: India won by 76 runs

Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (107 from 126 balls)

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