Asia Cup Schedule Update: India to Face Pakistan Thrice, Match Dates Revealed

After days of speculation and high-level discussions, the Asia Cup 2025 schedule is set to be announced very soon. As per multiple records, the tournament will begin on September 10, with the reported IND vs PAK match date being September 14. A potential rematch could follow in the Super Four. If both sides make it to the final, fans could witness an epic showdown, most likely scheduled for the last Sunday of September. The tournament will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with matches likely to run from September 8 to 28.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which holds the hosting rights for the tournament, is finalising the match schedule and coordinating with commercial partners. Sources suggest that the full list of fixtures might be rolled out in two phases, but official confirmation is expected to be released through the ACC’s official platforms.

Asia Cup Schedule 2025

As per Cricbuzz and other media sources, the first India vs Pakistan match date is scheduled for September 14 in the official Asia Cup schedule. The biggest highlight is that India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group and could face each other up to three times in the tournament. With the Asia Cup 2025 schedule almost finalised, fans are now eagerly waiting for the full fixture list. Suryakumar Yadav will be leading the charge for India, whereas Pakistan will likely be led by Salman Ali Agha.

Asia Cup 2025 Format, Teams, and Matches

The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will be played in the T20I format, serving as a key preparatory tournament before the T20 World Cup 2026. This year’s tournament will see eight teams competing across 19 matches. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman and Hong Kong are the participating teams. The format includes a group stage, followed by the Super Four and then the final.

Why IND vs PAK is the Main Attraction of the Asia Cup 2025 Matches?

The India vs Pakistan rivalry is among the most anticipated Asia Cup 2025 matches. Given the absence of bilateral series, withdrawal of WCL matches, and increasing border tensions, fans only get to witness the rivalry during multi-nation tournaments like the Asia Cup and ICC events. The last few meetings between the two sides have drawn record-breaking viewership numbers.
With the group-stage game set for September 14 as their first encounter, both India and Pakistan are expected to field full-strength squads in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup. If placed in the same group, the chances are high that teams would meet again after their first encounter, which makes this edition of the Asia Cup more interesting among the other events. Rohit Sharma won't be featured in this event as the veteran has retired from the short format. Virat Kohli followed in his compatriot's footsteps and hung up his T20I boots, allowing fresh blood to rise in the ranks in the national squad.

Fans can expect the Asia Cup 2025 schedule to be officially revealed by July 28 at the latest. For now, it’s nearly confirmed that the IND vs PAK match date is September 14. It will be one of the biggest attractions in the group stage, with up to three IND vs PAK clashes possible. Fans can expect a thrilling edition of the Asia Cup this year. With official schedule dropping soon, fans around the world can expect a high-stake records at the UAE stadium for the T20 showdown between the nations, whether it’s for the prestige, the rivalry or the preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup, this edition of the Asia Cup is going be record breaking by bringing more viewership across the globe.