India and Pakistan have already played one match in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025, with India winning by seven wickets in the group round. Fans won’t have to wait long, though, as the two are set to face off again on Sunday, September 21, at the Dubai International Stadium in the Super Four stage.
India and Pakistan secure a Super Four spot.
From Group A, India and Pakistan have already guaranteed their spots in the Super Four. India’s campaign got off to a strong start with consecutive victories over Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. Since Oman has already been eliminated, their final group encounter against them on September 19 in Abu Dhabi is anticipated to be a formality. They will likely end as A1 after winning the competition.
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However, despite a loss to India, Pakistan defeated Oman by 74 runs and then defeated the UAE by 41 runs to guarantee qualifying. Pakistan earned the A2 berth in the Super Four with two victories from three games. The Super Four schedule states that on September 21, A1 (India) will play A2 (Pakistan). They will once again play at the Dubai International Stadium, where they previously met in the group stage.
Situation in Group B
Group B is still open, but the path for India and Pakistan is clear. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka are vying for the two slots. The ultimate standings will be determined by the match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka on September 18, while Bangladesh has already finished its group matches. They and Bangladesh will advance if Sri Lanka prevails. All three teams will end with four points if Afghanistan wins, hence the qualifications will be decided by net run rate.
In addition, spectators may be treated to the first-ever India vs. Pakistan Asia Cup final on September 28 if both sides place in the top two in the Super Four.
Disputation after the IND-PAK conflict
Notably, Suryakumar Yadav and his colleagues left without shaking hands with Pakistani players following India’s victory by seven wickets. Salman Ali Agha, the captain of Pakistan, protested by skipping the post-match presentation, and the PCB formally complained to the ICC.
Mohsin Naqvi, the chairman of the PCB, even threatened to disqualify Pakistan from the Asia Cup if match referee Andy Pycroft was not removed, claiming that he had violated the spirit of cricket. Pycroft, who later officiated Pakistan’s subsequent match, received support from the ICC. Later, Suryakumar gave an explanation for his actions, stating that the squad dedicated the victory to India’s armed services and decided to show support for the victims of the Pahalgam terror assault.
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