In a significant development, India and Pakistan will face each other in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The Asian Cricket Council has confirmed the date and venue as part of the tournament scheduled to run from September 9 to 28 in the UAE.
India and Pakistan are placed in Group A along with UAE and Oman. This group-stage clash could be the first of three possible encounters between the two arch-rivals.
This high-voltage match comes amid some political tensions, but both countries have agreed to play in the Asia Cup hosted by a neutral venue. The match is expected to draw massive attention worldwide, as India-Pakistan contests always do.
With both sides stacked with star players, the September 14 clash promises to be one of the most exciting games of the tournament and cricket fans around the world can’t wait.
Below is the schedule of Asia Cup 2025 as per India Today:
Group Stage
9 September (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
10 September (Wednesday): India vs UAE
11 September (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
12 September (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman
13 September (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
14 September (Sunday): India vs Pakistan
15 September (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
16 September (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
17 September (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE
18 September (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
19 September (Friday): India vs Oman
Super 4
20 September (Saturday): Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2
21 September (Sunday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2
22 September (Monday): Rest Day
23 September (Tuesday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2
24 September (Wednesday): Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2
25 September (Thursday): Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 2
26 September (Friday): Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 1
27 September (Saturday): Break Day
Final
28 September (Sunday): Final Match
The Dubai International Stadium, known for its world-class facilities and neutral atmosphere, is an apt venue for such a high-stakes battle. The ACC has also ensured enhanced security, logistics, and fan experiences to handle the scale of the event.
