The long -awaited cricket competed between India and Pakistan It is scheduled to continue in 2025, with the possibility that the two teams will face each other Three times During the Asian Cup. The championship will be played T20 formatIt is a decisive preparatory event before 2026 T20 World CupIt is scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka In February and March next year.
Asian Cup 2025: Details of hosting and place
Although India holds official hosting rights For the 2025 Asia Cup, the championship will be held in A. Neutral According to Asian Cricket Council (ACC) policy. This decision is in line with the precedent that was determined in 2018, when India hosted the competition but played in United Arab Emirates (Emirates).
according to Cricbuzzthe ACC thinks about the United Arab Emirates and Bangladesh As a possible hostess, although no final decision has been made yet. The tournament was not held Indian soil since 1991 Because of the logistical and political considerations surrounding India’s matches.
Coordination and schedule of the Asian Cup 2025
The tournament is expected to occur Between the second and fourth week of September 2025Including 19 games. total Eight teams You will compete, including:
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.
Nepal, who participated in 2023 editionHe failed to qualify after finishing fourth place in the qualifiers.
The championship coordination will be followed Group stage building:
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- Two groups of four teams each You will compete.
- the The best two teams From each group you will be presented to Super four platform.
- Each team in Super Four will play against each other team once.
- the The best two teams From the four super -arrangement you will meet in last.
India’s Pakistani matches and potential historical finals
According to the assembly structure, India and Pakistan are scheduled to be placed in the same groupAt least one high -voltage clash guarantee. If both teams are eligible for Super four And reach lastThey may face each other Three times in the tournament.
It is worth noting, despite playing in multiple Asia Cup The editions from its inception in 1984India and Pakistan have They did not face each other in the final. the 2025 edition The first date can distinguish if the two teams reach the Saddam of the summit.
The background: Indian, Pakistani and Asian disputes
the 2023 Asian Cup It was marred by controversy yet India refused to travel to Pakistan. After long negotiations, the tournament was played under A. Hybridwith Sri Lanka participates in hosting The event. All matches of India, including the final, have played in Palacaly and Colombo.
with The decision of the Administrative Coordination Committee to continue to host the clashes of India Pakistan in neutral placesThe 2025 edition is expected to avoid similar conflicts and ensure the smooth implementation of the tournament.
Cake lovers are waiting all over the world now with passion for announcing the official place and the possibility of many high risks India confrontations against Pakistan What promises to be exciting The Asian Cup 2025.