India, Pakistan to face in Asia Cup clash on September 14: ACC
The blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup will be played on September 14, the Asian Cricket Council announced on Saturday.
The continental tournament will be played in T20 format this year.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the tournament from September 9 to September 28.
ACC President Mohsin Naqvi said, “Hosting the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE allows fans from across Asia to come together in a setting that mirrors our region’s incredible diversity. When crowds gather to witness the tournament’s unforgettable clashes, it will be a great reminder of cricket’s power to build bridges.”
The ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 will feature 8 participating teams, up from the previous 6, providing a larger competitive platform to emerging cricketing nations.
The September 14 clash between the arch-rivals assumes significance since it si the first time the two teams will clash following the April 22 Pahalgam attack and the Operation Sindoor launched by India targeting terror bases in PoK and Pakistan.
“The ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup is the marquee event of Asian cricket, and we are proud to present an expanded platform this year,” Naqvi said.
He said: “This year marks yet another milestone in ACC’s journey and a noteworthy development for cricket in Asia. With the inclusion of additional teams in the tournament, we are witnessing the game's boundaries expand, both geographically and competitively. This will be Asia Cup at its finest.”
India has been placed in Group A with Pakistan, Oman and hosts the UAE.
Group B is comprised of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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