The 2025 edition of Asia Cup features eight teams for the first time.
Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup 2025 is going to feature eight teams and will be played in T20 format.
The two Asian giants last met six months ago in February at the same venue during the Champions Trophy.
Pakistan opted out of the ongoing Asia Cup in Bihar following the military conflict between the two countries, citing security concerns.
At a pre-match press conference for a tri-series, a reporter called Afghanistan "Asia's second-best team". Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha's smirk went viral, as the remark seemingly irked him.
From Javed Miandad vs Kiran More to Gautam Gambhir vs Shahid Afridi: The clashes between these two teams highlight the weight of pride, passion and immense skills.
Asia Cup 2025, IND vs PAK: India and Pakistan are set to face each other on September 14 in the Asia Cup league stage.
Wasim Akram also emphasized that supporters and players alike must practice sportsmanship.
Relations between both countries have been severely strained since the incident in Pahalgam.
The ministry unveiled the policy with regard to India's international sporting engagements with emphasis on Pakistan.
Check T20I rankings of all 8 countries taking part in Asia Cup 2025.
India kick off their campaign against the UAE on September 10 in Dubai, followed by the marquee clash with Pakistan on September 14, also in Dubai.
Pakistan's premier players Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have not been considered for the continental showdown, which starts from September 9.
Hosts India have drawn China, Japan and Kazakhstan in Pool A, while Pool B comprises defending champions Korea, Malaysia, Chinese Taipei and Bangladesh.
India are scheduled to play against Pakistan on September 14 as both nations are pooled in the same group.
A look at some of the top major controversial moments in past years of India vs Pakistan games.
Besides hosts India, the other participating teams in the Asia Cup are China, Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Oman and Chinese Taipei.
With September 14 approaching, the build-up to the India-Pakistan encounter is turning increasingly emotional.
Irfan Pathan claimed that Afridi often tried to belittle him with unpleasant remarks.
Since Mike Hesson took over as white-ball head coach, he has emphasised the importance of strike rate in T20 cricket. The squad selected for the Asia Cup clearly reflects this approach.
The two marquee India versus Pakistan games will be held in Dubai during the Asia Cup scheduled to start in the UAE from September 9.
Despite being one of the rarest and most celebrated moment in a bowler's career, Irfan Pathan doesn't place it in any of his fondest memories.
India begin their campaign with a clash against UAE on September 10 followed up by a high-profile match against Pakistan on September 19 and the final group stage fixture scheduled on September 19 against Oman.
Imam-ul-Haq peppered the field with 20 boundaries and two sixes while combining poise and restrained aggression in the face of a flat pitch and short boundaries.
The latest withdrawal has also raised doubts over Pakistan’s involvement in the upcoming Junior World Cup, scheduled to take place in Chennai and Madurai later this year.