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#2 India vs Pakistan (Cricket)
Deserted roads in both India and Pakistan are a common sight whenever there is a match between their national cricket teams.
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It is easily the most intense rivalries in cricket - fuelled by the emotions of millions of fans.
Players of both teams face insurmountable pressure to win the match. Since 2008, the Men in Blue and Men in Green have squared off in only ICC events. Some of their prominent matches witnessed in excess of 1 Billion viewers worldwide.
Record in Tests: Total number of matches - 59, won by India - 9, Won by Pakistan - 12, Drawn - 38.
Record in ODI's: Total number of matches - 131, Won by India - 54, Won by Pakistan - 73, No result - 4.
Record in T20Is: Total number of matches - 8, Won by India - 6, Won by Pakistan - 1, Tie - 1.
Keeping the off-field hostilities aside, if one solely focusses on the on-field rivalry - then it has produced multiple memorable encounters. An India-Pakistan cricket match causes all activities in both countries to take a pause as people get glued to the television sets.
#1 FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid (Football)
The El Clasico can make us feel exhilarated and short of breath. Both Barca and Real are the powerhouses of Spanish football. With superstar players in both teams, riveting action is a given in their matches. It is cherished by football fans around the world.
In 275 clashes overall, the Blaugrana reigned supreme on 115 occasions while Los Blancos were triumphant 99 times. 61 of these encounters ended as stalemates.
The conflict between the two never fails to entertain. The most recent clash between the two was the 2nd leg of the 2018-19 Copa del Rey semi-final on 27 February 2019. Barcelona won 3-0 with a brace from Saurez and an own goal from Varane.
Real Madrid handed Barcelona an 11-1 drubbing in the 1943 Copa del Rey semi-final. It remains the biggest win in the fixture till date.
Argentine maestro Lionel Messi is the top goalscorer in the rivalry with 26 goals to his name. He also holds the record for the most number of assists (14).
There are countless other rivalries in football: AC Milan vs Inter Milan, Manchester United vs Liverpool, Celtic vs Rangers, Boca Juniors vs River Plate, Roma vs Lazio, Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray and for that matter Mohun Bagan vs East Bengal. However, none can match the intensity of El Clasico.
This list has been compiled on the basis of the author's opinion. Can you think of more big rivalries in the same or other sports? Do mention what you think in the comments section below.
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