Asia Cup 2025: Start Date Confirmed, Major Update On India vs Pakistan Clash

It is now being reported that the Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and not India—a sudden shift in venue that has surprised many.

India and Pakistan last faced off in the Champions Trophy 2025.

Source : PTI

Big updates are emerging around the upcoming Asia Cup 2025. A recent ACC meeting was held to deliberate on the organization of the tournament.

During this meeting, the possible dates of the competition were discussed, and fresh information has now surfaced. Details regarding the participating teams have also been shared, and fans could once again witness an India vs Pakistan face-off.

Major Reveal About Asia Cup 2025

As per a report by Times of India, the Asia Cup 2025 is likely to commence on 8 September and run until 28 September.

It is being reported that India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong will take part in the tournament. Initially, India was expected to host the event.

However, it is now being reported that the Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi—a sudden shift in venue that has surprised many.

Will India and Pakistan Lock Horns?

Tensions between India and Pakistan have been high in recent times. Every edition of the Asia Cup sees heightened anticipation around the clash between these two cricketing giants.

A similar situation recently unfolded in the World Championship of Legends (WCL), where India Champions refused to play against the Pakistan Champions, resulting in the cancellation of the match.

Hence, doubts persist about whether India and Pakistan will face each other this time around. Social media is abuzz with mixed reactions—while some fans believe India should not play Pakistan under any circumstances, others eagerly await this rivalry. The final decision now lies with the BCCI.

India vs Pakistan: When Did They Last Meet?

India and Pakistan last faced off in the Champions Trophy 2025. In that match, Pakistan batted first and scored 241 runs. India chased down the target with ease, losing only four wickets in the process. Whether this marquee fixture will be part of Asia Cup 2025 remains uncertain.