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, which was selected as one of the few North American locations that was deemed adequate at the time for international cricket. 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. 1998 was also the year that cricket was featured in the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games, leading to a situation where India had to field two separate teams in order to take part in the two competitions. 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.