In most cases, Pakistan wins in a very stylish manner. But, on the other hand, there are some occasions, where the victory is not just a win, but a complete destruction.
To be able to defeat the opponent with a number of overs left shows not only the dominance but also the full enjoyment of the match.
We are going to show you the largest ODI wins that Pakistan has ever recorded by balls left, with every one of them narrating a tale of power, pride, and accuracy.
Biggest ODI Wins in Pakistan
5. Pakistan vs India – 136 balls (Lahore, 1997)
Almost two decades ago, Pakistan thrashed India, their most hated rival. Wasim Akram and Waqar Younis’ fast bowling at Lahore sent the whole of the Indian batting order back to the dressing room.
Riding on the back of a small target of 217, Ijaz Ahmad (139) and Shahid Afridi (47) turned it into an easy task and soon the Pakistanis reached home with 136 balls to spare. The fans at Gaddafi Stadium went wild, not just celebrating a win but also another home showcasing of excellence.
4. Pakistan vs India – 139 balls (Sialkot, 1978)
To win any game against India always has a great value, while the dominating of this team so completely would be just unforgettable. During the year 1978, Pakistan slaughtered India on their own soil in Sialkot, which remains one of their most one-sided wins against their arch-rivals to this day. After being asked to bat first, the Indian team found it extremely difficult to get going and they only managed a very low total of 79 runs.
The Pakistan batsmen, led by the great Zaheer Abbas and Azmat Rana, made very quick work of the target and won with 139 balls remaining. It is still one of the earliest reminders of how scary Pakistan can be at home.
3. Pakistan vs South Africa – 149 balls (Faisalabad, 2025)
In the year 2025, the city of Faisalabad witnessed another phenomenal performance by team Pakistan, this time against a world-class South African team. Thanks to the aggressive approach of Saim Ayub and the finesse of Babar Azam, the Pakistani top order made an easy victory after dismissing the South African side for a commendable score of 143.
With 149 balls remaining, this victory was rated as the largest home win for Pakistan against a top-ranked side in recent times and it also gave the crowd a night to cherish.
2. Pakistan vs Bangladesh – 182 balls (Karachi, 2008)
In the 2008 Asia Cup held in Karachi, Pakistan was a ruthless opponent against Bangladesh. The visitors were dismissed for a meager total of 115 runs, the Pakistani bowlers practically all of them, with the help of Abdur Rauf and Saeed Ajmal, making the batting line-up very simple to cope with.
As a reply, the Pakistani batsmen opened their innings with great intent. Salman Butt and Nasir Jamshed did all the hard work in ensuring that the hosts successfully chased the target before the end of 20 overs. The win, with still 182 balls left, was the beginning of the home dominate break in Pakistan and the away lose struggle for Bangladesh that they had to go through in that period.
1. Sri Lanka vs Zimbabwe – Won by 191 balls (Rawalpindi, 2004)
It is very unusual for a visiting team to completely outplay another one on Pakistani grounds, but in 2004 Sri Lanka did just that. In an encounter with Zimbabwe, the Sri Lankans played first and finished with 104 runs for the opponent’s innings.
The duo of Chaminda Vaas and Upul Chandana just ripped through the batting order and within 18.1 overs the Sri Lankans chased the target winning by a whopping 191 balls. This victory was more than just a win; it was a clear message of dominance.
