Asia Cup Schedule: India-Pakistan Clash Expected on September 7 as Asia Cup Begins September 5 in UAE

The confusion around the Asia Cup 2025 is starting to clear up, as a recent report suggests the tournament will likely be held in the first week of September. There had been a lot of doubt about whether the event would happen at all this year, mainly because of the rising tension between India and Pakistan.

This tension followed a terrible terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 people lost their lives. In response, India carried out a military strike aimed at destroying terrorist camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

According to Timesofindia.com, the Asia Cup is set to begin on September 5 and will take place in the UAE. Although it's being held there, the BCCI will still keep the official hosting rights. The tournament will run for 17 days and will feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and the UAE.

Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Clash Set for September 7, Final on September 21

India and Pakistan are set to face each other on September 7, according to the original schedule. Meanwhile, all participating teams are currently waiting for approval from their governments to take part in the tournament. This year’s edition will be played in T20I format, with the title clash expected to be held on September 21. A group stage will give way to Super Fours, with the top two teams from the second round advancing into the final.

This year’s tournament will be played in the T20I format, with the final likely to take place on September 21. The competition will begin with a group stage, followed by the Super Fours. The top two teams from that round will face off in the final.

“The Asia Cup matter or any other ACC event issue has not come up for discussion at any level. Till now, BCCI has not even discussed or taken any such steps regarding ensuing ACC events, leave alone writing anything to the ACC. At this stage, our prime focus is on the ongoing IPL and subsequent England series, both men and women," Saikia had said in a statement.

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