India’s captain Suryakumar Yadav, left, and India’s Shubman Gill greet every other through the Asia Cup Cricket match between United Arab Emirates and India at Dubai International Cricket stadium in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.
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The seventeenth version of the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 (Tuesday) to September 28 (Sunday), has begun with an exhilarating begin. In the match opener, Afghanistan delivered a dominant efficiency, securing a 94-run victory over Hong Kong.
This 12 months’s version options eight taking part groups, divided into two teams, promising a sequence of thrilling clashes all through the match. One of probably the most anticipated encounters — the India vs Pakistan showdown — is ready to happen on September 14 in Dubai, igniting the fervour of cricket followers worldwide.
All about Teams and Groups in Asia Cup 2025
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India (Group A)
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Pakistan (Group A)
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Afghanistan (Group B)
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Bangladesh (Group B)
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Sri Lanka (Group B)
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United Arab Emirates (Group A)
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Oman (Group A)
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Hong Kong (Group B)
When and where to watch India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025?
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, defending champions India — with a file eight Asia Cup titles — are all set to face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14. In India, Sony Sports Network holds the official broadcast rights of Asia Cup 2025. Viewers can watch the reside telecast of high-voltage India vs Pakistan conflict on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5 and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD TV. All the matches begin at 8 PM IST (Indian Standard Time).
Live streamiing of the Asia Cup match shall be obtainable on SonyLIV app and web site on a subscription foundation.
Format and full schedule of Asia Cup
Eight groups, divided into two teams, will battle for the coveted title. The prime two groups from every group will advance to the Super Four stage, from which the highest two sides will face off within the last of the Asia Cup on September 28, 2025.
Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue |
| September 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi |
| September 10 | India vs UAE | Dubai |
| September 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi |
| September 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai |
| September 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi |
| September 14 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai |
| September 15 | UAE vs Oman | Abu Dhabi |
| September 15 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Dubai |
| September 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi |
| September 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai |
| September 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi |
| September 19 | India vs Oman | Abu Dhabi |
| September 20 | B1 vs B2 | Dubai |
| September 21 | A1 vs A2 | Dubai |
| September 23 | A2 vs B1 | Abu Dhabi |
| September 24 | A1 vs B2 | Dubai |
| September 25 | A2 vs B2 | Dubai |
| September 26 | A1 vs B1 | Dubai |
| September 28 | Final | Dubai |
Controversy over India Pakistan match
Controversy erupted after the Sports Ministry confirmed Team India’s participation within the extremely anticipated Asia Cup conflict in opposition to Pakistan, scheduled for September 14 within the UAE. The announcement raised eyebrows, because it got here within the wake of the Pahalgam terror assault in April and the resultant Operation Sindoor train throughout the border. It additional strained diplomatic ties between the 2 nations. The affirmation of India’s involvement, regardless of rising tensions, has sparked debate throughout political and sporting circles.
The Sports Ministry’s clarification on India’s participation in opposition to Pakistan comes amid rising requires the Indian cricket workforce to boycott the upcoming Asia Cup conflict with their arch-rivals. The Indian authorities has firmly denied permission for any bilateral cricketing ties with Pakistan, however clarified that participation in multi-nation tournaments is not going to be restricted. Notably, it has confirmed that the Indian cricket workforce shall be allowed to face Pakistan within the upcoming Asia Cup.
Published – September 14, 2025 12:20 pm IST
