One of the most awaited cricket clashes — India vs Pakistan — is all set to light up the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. With the confirmed fixtures, squad announcements, and tournament format finalized, fans are gearing up for another blockbuster chapter of this rivalry.
Asia Cup 2025 Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | T20 International (T20I) |
| Total Teams | 8 |
| Qualified Teams | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Oman, UAE |
| Host Nation | India (BCCI host), UAE (venue) |
| Venues | Dubai, Abu Dhabi |
| Duration | September 9 – 28, 2025 |
| Organizer | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar, Sony (TBC) |
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 Match Dates
India and Pakistan are in Group A, which guarantees at least one confirmed clash in the group stage. If both teams advance, they will meet again in the Super Four stage, and possibly a third time in the final.
| Match Stage | Date | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Stage | 14 September 2025 | Dubai International Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Super Four Stage | 21 September 2025 (India vs Pakistan) | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Final (if both qualify) | 28 September 2025 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Asia Cup 2025 Format & Structure
- Group Stage: 8 teams divided into 2 groups of 4.
- Super Four Stage: Top 2 teams from each group qualify.
- Final: The top 2 teams from Super Four face off for the title.
Groups
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | Bangladesh |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| UAE | Afghanistan |
| Oman | Hong Kong |
Also See: Rohit Sharma Record List
India Squad for Asia Cup 2025 (Confirmed)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Suryakumar Yadav (C) | Batter |
| Shubman Gill (VC) | Batter |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batter |
| Tilak Varma | Batter |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Hardik Pandya | All-rounder |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder |
| Shivam Dube | All-rounder |
| Sanju Samson (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Jitesh Sharma (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Pacer |
| Arshdeep Singh | Pacer |
| Harshit Rana | Pacer |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spinner |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Spinner |
| Head Coach: Gautam Gambhir |
Also See: Asia Cup 2025 India Squad, Big Returns
Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025 (Confirmed)
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Salman Ali Agha (C) | Batter |
| Fakhar Zaman | Batter |
| Sahibzada Farhan | Batter |
| Saim Ayub | Batter |
| Hussain Talat | All-rounder |
| Khushdil Shah | All-rounder |
| Faheem Ashraf | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Nawaz | All-rounder |
| Salman Mirza | All-rounder |
| Mohammad Haris (WK) | Wicketkeeper |
| Shaheen Shah Afridi | Pacer |
| Haris Rauf | Pacer |
| Hasan Ali | Pacer |
| Hasan Nawaz | Pacer |
| Sufyan Moqim | Spinner |
| Abrar Ahmed | Spinner |
| Mohammad Wasim Jnr | Pacer |
Read more: India vs Pakistan Asia Cup Head to Head
Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule (Key Matches)
League Stage (India & Pakistan fixtures only)
- 10 Sep: India vs UAE – Dubai – 7:30 PM IST
- 12 Sep: Pakistan vs Oman – Dubai – 7:30 PM IST
- 14 Sep: India vs Pakistan – Dubai – 7:30 PM IST
- 17 Sep: Pakistan vs UAE – Dubai – 7:30 PM IST
- 19 Sep: India vs Oman – Abu Dhabi – 7:30 PM IST
Super Fours & Final
- 21 Sep: India vs Pakistan – Dubai – 7:30 PM IST
- 28 Sep: Final (if both qualify) – Dubai – 7:30 PM IST
IND vs PAK Asia Cup Live Streaming & Broadcast Channels
| Country | TV / Streaming Platform |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tapmad |
| UAE | CricLife Max via eLife, Switch TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, Toffee App |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| UK | TNT Sports, TNT Sports App |
| USA & Canada | Disney+ Hotstar |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
Venue Insights for India vs Pakistan Match
- Dubai International Stadium is expected to host all India matches, including India vs Pakistan.
- Backup venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
- All matches are evening fixtures under floodlights for maximum global viewership.
Why India vs Pakistan Clash is Special in Asia Cup 2025
- First major Indo-Pak T20I clash in over a year.
- Both teams are coming with new-look squads – India with Gill as vice-captain and Pakistan with Salman Ali Agha as skipper.
- Political and diplomatic challenges have made this a neutral venue showdown.
- High TRPs and record-breaking viewership are expected worldwide.
Recent Asia Cup Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | India | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | T20I |
| 2018 | India | Bangladesh | ODI |
| 2016 | India | Bangladesh | T20I |
Read more : – Asia Cup Winners List (From 1984 to 2025)
India has won the Asia Cup 8 times, the most in history, while Pakistan has won it twice.
