Arch-rivals Pakistan and India have been drawn into the same group (Group A) as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday announced the schedule for the Men’s Asia Cup 2025, which is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28 with the high-stakes clash between the Asian giants scheduled for September 14.
The dates of the 17th edition of the continental tournament were announced by the President of ACC and chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi.
According to the Asia Cup 2025 schedule, the competition will be played in a T20I format, taking into account the upcoming T20 World Cup.
This year marks the first time the event will feature a total of eight teams divided into two groups. Alongside Pakistan and India, Group A consists of the UAE and Oman. Group B comprises Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.
The tournament starts on September 9 with a curtain-raiser between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
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Pakistan will kick off its campaign on September 12 against Oman, following a high-voltage clash versus arch-rivals India on September 14. And then taking on hosts UAE in their remaining group-stage match.
After the group stage, the top two teams from each pool will progress to the Super Four. If Pakistan and India qualify, they will face each other again in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 21.
The top two teams from the Super Four Stage will advance to the final, set to be played on September 28.
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule:
9 September: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
10 September: India vs UAE
11 September: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
12 September: Pakistan vs Oman
13 September: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
14 September: India vs Pakistan
15 September: UAE vs Oman
15 September: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
16 September: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
17 September: Pakistan vs UAE
18 September: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
19 September: India vs Oman
Super Four Stage:
September 20: B1 vs B2
September 21: A1 vs A2
September 23: A2 vs B1
September 24: A1 vs B2
September 25: A2 vs B2
September 26: A1 vs B1
Final: September 28
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