Pakistan's all-rounder Khushdil Shah has claimed that India often benefits from favorable umpiring and match-related decisions during India-Pakistan encounters. Speaking on the ARY Podcast alongside teammate Abbas Afridi, Khushdil opened up about the unique pressure and emotions that surround India-Pakistan encounters. However, it was his remarks about alleged bias in key aspects of the game that quickly grabbed attention on social media.
Khushdil's Allegations
According to Khushdil, matches against India carry a different intensity, but he believes several factors tend to work in India's favor during those contests. "Matches against India carry a few extra emotions and then the pressure eases a bit. When we were playing, we used to beat them as well," Khushdil said. The left-hander then went a step further, claiming that decisions both on and off the field often benefit the Men in Blue.
"Things tend to go in their favor during matches. Umpiring decisions go in their favor, as do some dressing-room decisions, and even matches are held according to their wishes," he stated. Despite those allegations, Khushdil insisted that victories over India become even more satisfying from Pakistan's perspective because of the perceived challenges. "Despite all that, when Pakistan wins, it's especially enjoyable," he added.
Recent Head-to-Head Record
Looking at the last five meetings between the two sides, India has dominated. The results are as follows:
- 15 Feb 2026: T20 World Cup 2026 - India beat Pakistan by 61 runs in Colombo.
- 28 Sep 2025: Asia Cup 2025 Final - India beat Pakistan by 5 wickets in Dubai.
- 21 Sep 2025: Asia Cup 2025 Super Four - India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in Dubai.
- 14 Sep 2025: Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage - India beat Pakistan by 7 wickets in Dubai.
- 23 Feb 2025: ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - India beat Pakistan by 6 wickets in Dubai.
Pakistan last defeated India in the Super Four stage of the 2022 Asia Cup, held in Dubai. Since then, India have won six straight matches against Pakistan. In ODIs, Pakistan last beat India in the 2017 Champions Trophy final. Since that victory, they have lost to India six times in the 50-over format.
Khushdil's comments have sparked debate among cricket fans, with many questioning the validity of his claims given India's recent dominance on the field.
