Asia Cup 2025 Final, India vs Pakistan Match Confirm
Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025
Host: United Arab Emirates (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
Dates: September 9 to 28, 2025
Format: Twenty20 International (T20I)
Teams: 8 nations – five full ACC members and three qualifiers
This is the largest edition yet, expanding participation from six to eight teams. Total Eight countries will compete.
Automatic qualifiers (ACC full members): India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
Qualified via Premier Cup 2024: United Arab Emirates, Oman, Hong Kong
Asia Cup 2025 Tournament Format & Structure
Group A:
- India
- Pakistan
- UAE
- Oman
Group B:
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- Hong Kong
Super Four: Top two from each group form a round‑robin Super Four
Final: Top two Super Four teams contest the championship on September 28
Asia Cup 2025 Fixture, Schedule
| Stage | Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group B | Sept 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi |
| Group A | Sept 10 | India vs UAE | Dubai |
| Group A | Sept 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai |
| Group B | Sept 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi |
| Group B | Sept 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi |
| Group A | Sept 14 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai |
| Group A | Sept 15 | UAE vs Oman | Dubai |
| Group B | Sept 15 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi |
| Group B | Sept 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi |
| Group A | Sept 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai |
| Group B | Sept 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi |
| Group A | Sept 19 | India vs Oman | Dubai |
| Super Four | Sept 20 | B1 vs B2 | TBA |
| Super Four | Sept 21 | A1 vs A2 | TBA |
| Super Four | Sept 23 | A2 vs B1 | TBA |
| Super Four | Sept 24 | A1 vs B2 | TBA |
| Super Four | Sept 25 | A2 vs B2 | TBA |
| Super Four | Sept 26 | A1 vs B1 | TBA |
| Final | Sept 28 | Super Four top‑2 | Dubai |
Source: cricbuzz.
India vs Pakistan The Blockbuster Match of Asia Cup 2025
The long-awaited India–Pakistan showdown is set for September 14 in Dubai, and could happen up to three times in group stage, Super Four, and the final if both teams advance that far.
Despite political tensions and India’s withdrawal from recent veterans’ matches vs Pakistan, both boards have confirmed participation, citing sportsmanship and diplomatic considerations.
You can also read India vs Pakistan Stats.