India vs Pakistan: A rivalry without contest

Boiling emotions, roof-cracking TV ratings, and hysterical fans — it’s a common thread that connects any cricket match between India and Pakistan.

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But in women’s cricket, that attendant drama surrounding a game between the traditional foes takes a backseat, at least on the field.

The usual sentiments and intensity might still give it an ambience of theatre, but, in reality, the rivalry has been a one-sided script, and heavily in favour of India.

Pakistan have managed three wins in 16 matches in T20Is but they have never beaten India in the ODIs in 11 attempts. “It's a game of cricket and anything can happen on Sunday. But in reality there is no competition. You look at the stats, India has never lost to Pakistan,” former Indian women’ chief selector Hemlata Kala said.