Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan on Sept 7, Tournament in UAE
The tournament's schedule has been finalized, with the six participating nations set to play in a group stage and Super Fours format, and the India-Pakistan clash on September 7 is expected to be one of the highlights of the event. The tournament will conclude on September 21, with the winner being crowned the champion of the 17th edition of the Asia Cup.
The 17th edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to start on September 5 and end on September 21, with India likely to face Pakistan on September 7 in Dubai, as part of the tournament being held in the UAE. The participating nations, including India, are close to getting government clearances for the event, which will feature six teams competing in the T20 format.
The tournament will follow a group stage and Super Fours format, with the India-Pakistan contest expected to take place twice, on September 7 and potentially on September 14. India are the defending champions, having won the previous edition in the ODI format with a dominant 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the final. The PCB has already started promotional activities for the tournament, with teasers airing on Indian television networks and circulating widely on social media platforms.
Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has endorsed the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to move on from star cricketers Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, and Shaheen Shah Afridi in the T20I format, believing that allowing senior players more freedom to pursue opportunities abroad will help the team progress. The official announcement regarding the final schedule is expected in the second week of July, with official broadcasters Sony already sharing a poster for the tournament.
The Asia Cup 2025 is expected to be a highly competitive tournament, with all six participating teams - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and UAE - vying for the top spot. With the tournament just a few months away, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the event, which promises to be an exciting and thrilling competition.