Cricket was introduced to North America via the English colonies as early as the 17th century, and in the 18th century it arrived in other parts of the globe. It arrived in Australia almost as soon as colonization began in 1788 and the sport reached New Zealand and South Africa in the early years of the 19th century.

The two teams first met in 1952, when Pakistan toured India for a five-match Test series. The hosts won the series 2-1. Since then, both countries have engaged in several Test, ODI and T20I matches.

However, due to the political tensions and multiple wars between the two nations, over the years, cricket suffered as both sides were ordered to abandon any cricketing ties with each other.

India and Pakistan have locked horns on 200 occasions on the international level to date with Pakistan having a better head-to-head record over India in Tests and ODIs.