NEW DELHI: The much-awaited fixture of the Asia Cup 2025 was formally launched on Saturday, setting the stage for a high-stakes match scheduled to happen within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to twenty-eight. Go Past The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The match, to be performed within the T20 format, is considered as an vital gown rehearsal for subsequent yr’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. And if the draw pans out as anticipated, India and Pakistan might face off not as soon as, however as much as 3 times.
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The 2 arch-rivals are positioned collectively in Group A together with UAE and Oman. India begins their marketing campaign in opposition to UAE on September 10, earlier than squaring off with Pakistan on September 14 — a conflict that’s already being billed as one of the anticipated international sporting occasions of the yr.India will wrap up their group fixtures with a match in opposition to Oman on September 19.
How India, Pakistan might meet thrice within the Asia Cup
After their group stage match on September 14, given the power of the perimeters, each India and Pakistan are closely favoured to qualify for the Tremendous 4s, the place they may meet once more on September 21.However the story may not finish there. If each groups keep their profitable run, they may face off a 3rd time within the Asia Cup closing on September 28 — a uncommon triple-header between cricket’s most passionate rivals.The matches can be hosted throughout venues in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai, bringing the continental cricketing giants collectively as soon as once more on impartial soil.Full Asia Cup 2025 Schedule and TeamsGroup A: India, Pakistan, UAE, OmanGroup B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong KongGroup Stage fixturesSeptember 9 (Tuesday) – Group B: Afghanistan vs Hong KongSeptember 10 (Wednesday) – Group A: India vs UAESeptember 11 (Thursday) – Group B: Bangladesh vs Hong KongSeptember 12 (Friday) – Group A: Pakistan vs OmanSeptember 13 (Saturday) – Group B: Bangladesh vs Sri LankaSeptember 14 (Sunday) – Group A: India vs PakistanSeptember 15 (Monday) – Group A: UAE vs OmanSeptember 15 (Monday) – Group B: Sri Lanka vs Hong KongSeptember 16 (Tuesday) – Group B: Bangladesh vs AfghanistanSeptember 17 (Wednesday) – Group A: Pakistan vs UAESeptember 18 (Thursday) – Group B: Sri Lanka vs AfghanistanSeptember 19 (Friday) – Group A: India vs OmanAsia Cup Tremendous 4s and knockout fixturesSeptember 20 (Saturday) – B1 vs B2September 21 (Sunday) – A1 vs A2September 23 (Tuesday) – A2 vs B1September 24 (Wednesday) – A1 vs B2September 25 (Thursday) – A2 vs B2September 26 (Friday) – A1 vs B1September 28 (Sunday) – Ultimate