Bhubaneswar, Feb. 23 -- Sachin Tendulkar's iconic 98 against Pakistan in the 2003 World Cup at Centurion remains a defining moment in Indo-Pak cricket history. Facing a fearsome pace attack including Shoaib Akhtar firing deliveries at 159 km/h, Tendulkar's 75-ball masterclass featured his legendary upper-cut six over third man off Akhtar.

Ajay Jadeja's explosive 25-ball 45 in the 1996 World Cup quarter-final demonstrated clutch performance under pressure, while Virender Sehwag's blistering 79 off 57 balls during India's 2004 Karachi tour laid the foundation for a historic 349-run total.

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 81 off 68 balls in the 2017 Champions Trophy group stage showcased his mastery under tournament conditions, though his dismissal ...