Match details for the India vs Pakistan encounter in the Asia Cup 2025, including timing and venue, have been revealed
The much-anticipated India vs Pakistan match in the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place on September 14, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This highly-awaited clash is part of an extensive tournament that will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, 2025.
The tournament, which will be played in a T20 format, will feature eight teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong (China). The two groups are as follows:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
The tournament's opener will be between Afghanistan and Hong Kong on September 9, 2025, in Abu Dhabi. Dubai will also host the India vs UAE match on September 10, 2025.
Mohsin Naqvi, President of the Asian Cricket Council, expressed his confidence that the 2025 edition will set new standards for excellence and deepen the connection between the game and millions of passionate supporters across the continent. He also stated that hosting the Asia Cup in the UAE allows for the excitement to be brought to one of the most vibrant cricketing hubs in the world.
The Super Four stage of the tournament will feature potential rematches of the India vs Pakistan match. The final will also be held in Dubai on September 28. Details of the matches and their venues have been announced, but the exact match timings are yet to be revealed.
The Asia Cup 2025 was originally scheduled to be held in India but was moved to the UAE due to diplomatic tensions. Despite this change, the ACC President implied that the Asia Cup in UAE is a reminder of cricket's power to build bridges.
The tournament is poised to be a major highlight in the international cricket calendar in 2025, promising a thrilling and competitive series for cricket enthusiasts around the world.
[1] Source: Asian Cricket Council official announcement [2] Source: Mohsin Naqvi's tweet announcing match details [3] Source: Dubai Sports Council press release [4] Source: Abu Dhabi Cricket press release [5] Source: ESPNcricinfo news article
Sports enthusiasts can eagerly await the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, with the highly-anticipated India vs Pakistan match scheduled for September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This sports event will also feature news about the tournament, including updates on football matches that may occur during the Super Four stage.
