Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan Likely to Face Off
The Asia Cup, a cricket tournament with teams from Asia, is going ahead despite some issues between India and Pakistan.
There were worries because of a recent attack and because of disagreements over where to play.
Now, it looks like India and Pakistan will play against each other, possibly more than once!
The games are likely to be held in Dubai or Abu Dhabi instead of India.
The tournament is also a warm-up for a bigger competition happening later.
The Asia Cup 2025 is confirmed to proceed despite prior uncertainties due to India-Pakistan tensions.
India and Pakistan are likely to be in the same group, ensuring at least one match between them.
The BCCI is open to a neutral venue, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi being considered.
The tournament is proposed to take place between September 7th and the end of the month.
The Asia Cup will be a preparation event for the T20 World Cup in February 2026.
- Who
- India, Pakistan, and other Asian cricket teams.
- What
- The Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament.
- When
- Proposed to take place in September 2025.
- Where
- Likely in Dubai or Abu Dhabi (neutral venue).
- Why
- To compete in the Asia Cup and prepare for the T20 World Cup.
India
Pakistan
Hosting Preference
India
Initially hesitant to host the tournament due to strained relations.
Pakistan
Willing to participate at a neutral venue.
Participation
India
Concerned after the Pahalgam attack, possibly boycotting the tournament.
Pakistan
Participating with Pakistan in the Asia Cup despite conflict
- Teams
- 8
- Potential India vs. Pakistan matches
- At least 1, potentially 3
- Hosting Country
- Neutral Venue (Dubai/Abu Dhabi)
- BCCI participation
- Agreed to virtually attend ACC meeting
- Media Rights
- Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI)
- Media Rights deal duration
- 8 years
- Media Rights deal value
- $170 million
- Tournament Window
- 19 days in September
Sources
India, Pakistan likely in same Asia Cup group; BCCI agrees to host at neutral venue: Sources
India and Pakistan Set to Be Grouped Together in Asia Cup 2025 - Despite Hostile Relations Between Two Nations
