The Sahara Cup was a bilateral ODI cricket series between Pakistan and India , which was held annually in Canada . It was staged from 1996 to 1998 at the Toronto Cricket, Skating and Curling Club Ground . The series consisted of 5 ODIs, and all the matches were played in daylight. Pakistan won the first series 3–2 in 1996. India won 4–1 in 1997. Pakistan again won 4–1 in 1998. A total of 15 matches were played over a span of 3 years. Pakistan have been more successful amongst the two, with a total of 8 victories. India have 7 victories.
1-643: The series was a five-year agreement by both the PCB and the BCCI, with the International Management Group (IMG). Trans World International (TWI) and ESPN had telecast rights. The series had gained good popularity in the cricketing arena, just like the Sharjah cup - where two arch-rivals met at a neutral venue. However, the series was later called off after Sahara India - the sponsors - pulled out in
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