India-Pakistan to play in Asia Cup 2025?
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled for September 14 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, with potential rematches in the Super 4s and final. Despite recent tensions, the Emirates Cricket Board is confident the match will proceed as planned. Let’s take a look at the India-Pakistan match to play in Asia Cup 2025?
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Tensions and Cricket Diplomacy
Cricketing ties between India and Pakistan have been strained since the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed 26 lives, mostly civilians. This led to the cancellation of two World Championship of Legends matches, as India Champions refused to play Pakistan.
The Asia Cup fixture faced similar uncertainty, with some Indian fans and commentators, as seen in posts on X, urging a boycott due to geopolitical tensions. However, Emirates Cricket Board COO Subhan Ahmed emphasized that the Asia Cup, unlike private tournaments, is a prestigious ACC event, stating, “There is no risk of Pakistan and India not playing.”
Tournament Details and ECB Assurance
The Asia Cup 2025, hosted by the BCCI in the UAE due to India-Pakistan neutral venue agreements, runs from September 9 to 28 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India, in Group A with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, will face UAE on September 10 in Dubai and Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai will host 11 matches, including the India-Pakistan clash and the final, while Abu Dhabi hosts eight. Ahmed’s statement counters speculation, assuring fans of a “world-class experience” in a vibrant cricketing hub. With the T20 format setting the stage for the 2026 T20 World Cup, this high-stakes encounter promises intense competition, drawing global attention despite the complex backdrop.
The Asia Cup 2025 for both India and Pakistan who are strong contenders for the title will be important, as they are set to face each-other after a delicate geo-political situation in the past few months.
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