Asia Cup 2025: After much deliberation, the suspense over Men's Asia Cup finally ended on Saturday. As confirmed by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi earlier in the afternoon, the continental event will run from September 9 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Now as per a latest report by PTI, the much anticipated clash between arch rivals India and Pakistan will take place at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (September 14).
The two nations are clubbed in the same group and if things fall in place for both sides they will meet again in Super Four, which will be played the next Sunday (September 21).
There could also be a third possible tie between the two nations, which could be in the final, scheduled to be held on September 28.
India will start its campaign against UAE on September 10 and are likely to play all its matches in Dubai as reported by PTI.
Group A features - India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are placed in Group B. The ACC will allow 17-member squads for the 19-match tournament and it will be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Earlier, Naqvi, who is also the chairman of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) took to 'X' to make a formal announcement. "I am delighted to confirm the dates of the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 in UAE. The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look to a spectacular display of cricket. Details schedule will be out soon," Naqvi posted.
The venue of the event was decided at an ACC meeting on July 24. All 25 member nations attended the meeting.
BCCI is the host of the tournament but it is being held in the UAE as India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to compete only at neutral venues till 2027 due to the prevailing cross-border tension between them.
As per ACC's deal with the broadcasters, India and Pakistan will be clubbed in the same group and also get another shot at each other in the Super Four stage with a possibility of a third meeting if both teams reach the final.
This edition of the Asia Cup will be held in T20 format as is the convention with the next ICC global meet being T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
India's Asia Cup Group League itinerary
September 10: India vs UAE
September 14: India vs Pakistan
September 19: India vs Oman
Super Four Schedule
September 20: B1 vs B2
September 21: A1 vs A2 (likely India vs Pakistan)
September 23: A2 vs B1
September 24: A1vs B2
September 25: A2 vs B2
September 26: A1 vs B1
September 28: Final
-with PTI inputs
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