India and Pakistan are in the same group in the Asia Cup 2025. The two arch-rivals are facing off in the group stage on September 14 (Sunday). There might be as many as 3 matches between the two nations in the tournament.
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The Asia Cup 2025 was in limbo for a long amount of time due to the tensions that persisted between India and Pakistan. This was particularly due to the dastardly Pahalgam terrorist attack, followed by India’s subsequent retaliation in Operation Sindoor. There were speculations that India and Pakistan would not face each other on the cricket field, and this was the thing that put the tournament, which is to be held in the T20 format, under serious doubts. However, things have now been cleared as the tournament is confirmed to be held from September 9 to 28. In fact, sources close to the development have provided Times Now with the complete schedule of the tournament.
It is now confirmed to be held from September 9 to 28 in the UAE. India and Pakistan have been placed in Group A, with the arch-rivals facing off in the group stage on September 14 (Sunday). The other teams in the group A are Oman and UAE. In Group B, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong will fight it out.
India will begin their campaign against UAE on September 10 (Wednesday) followed by the clash on September 14 against Pakistan. Their final group game is against Oman on September 19.