Asia Cup 2025: Where will India and Pakistan clash in UAE?
Complete tournament fixture with match timings released for all eight participating teams
DUBAI: Cricket fans worldwide are gearing up for one of the most anticipated rivalries in sport, as India and Pakistan prepare to clash in the Asia Cup 2025, which will be hosted exclusively in the United Arab Emirates this September.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the 17th edition of the tournament will run from 9 to 28 September 2025 in the T20 format, with all matches set to take place across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan
Due to continued political tensions, India will once again not travel to Pakistan, making the UAE the sole host of the competition. The decision was finalised at the ACC Annual General Meeting in Dhaka and shared by ACC President and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi.
ACC T20 Asia Cup venues and match timings are out! Looking forward to packed stadiums and some truly breath-taking encounters! pic.twitter.com/eKrJcwnJlj
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) August 2, 2025
It has been officially listed that the first India–Pakistan encounter will be held in Dubai on Sunday, 14 September, under lights at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. This venue has frequently hosted the two sides in recent years and is expected to draw a packed house once again.
Group Stage fixture confirmed
India and Pakistan have both been placed in Group A, alongside the UAE and Oman. If both teams qualify for the Super Four stage, they are scheduled to meet again on Sunday, 21 September.
Confirmed Group A fixtures:
- 10 Sep: India vs UAE – Dubai, 6 PM
- 12 Sep: Pakistan vs Oman – Dubai, 6 PM
- 14 Sep: India vs Pakistan – Dubai, 6 PM
- 15 Sep: UAE vs Oman – Abu Dhabi, 4 PM
- 17 Sep: Pakistan vs UAE – Dubai, 6 PM
- 19 Sep: India vs Oman – Abu Dhabi, 6 PM
The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, set to run from 20 to 26 September, followed by the final on 28 September.
Ticket details
Ticketing details are expected to be announced soon. Based on previous tournaments, pricing is anticipated to remain accessible, though India–Pakistan matches will likely command premium rates due to exceptionally high demand.
Fans are advised to follow official platforms and travel partners closely for announcements on ticket windows, venue allocations, and stadium entry guidelines.