Hockey: India and Pakistan head-to-head record

India and Pakistan first met in men's hockey at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics final, the opening chapter of a long-standing rivalry. The full head-to-head record across major international tournaments is set out below.

The rivalry between the two nations extends beyond cricket into the sport of hockey. Head-to-head clashes between India and Pakistan have shaped the landscape of international hockey. Matches between the sides have occurred at the Olympics, World Cups and Asian Games. Hockey clashes between India and Pakistan have consistently delivered nail-biting moments and heart-stopping action. India have dominated all the recent encounters.

Pakistan lead the overall rivalry with 82 wins compared to India’s 70 victories, while 32 matches have ended in draws (184 matches in total).

India's leading scorer in the series is Harmanpreet Singh with 21 goals. Pakistan's top scorer in these meetings is Sohail Abbas with 54 goals.

Notable scorelines recorded in the rivalry include India: 7-4 (Champions Trophy 2003, Commonwealth Games 2010). Pakistan's notable results include a 7-1 scoreline (Champions Trophy 1980, Asian Games 1982).

The teams have met seven times at the Olympics; Pakistan have won four matches, India have won two, and one ended in a draw. The 1956 Melbourne Olympics final finished 1-0 to India, with the goal scored by Randhir Singh Gentle.

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