In an exciting development for cricket fans, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are set to be grouped together in the 2025 Asia Cup, with the potential to face each other up to three times during the tournament hosted in the UAE.
According to preliminary reports from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the two heavyweights of Asian cricket will be in the same group during the group stage. If both teams advance to the Super Four and subsequently to the final, they could meet a total of three times, setting the stage for a cricketing spectacle in the Gulf nation.
The 2025 Asia Cup, likely to be held in the One Day International (ODI) format, is expected to draw record-breaking viewership given the historic intensity of the India-Pakistan rivalry. Previous encounters between the two sides in Asia Cup and World Cup matches have consistently delivered high drama and unforgettable moments.
With the tournament scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates—neutral ground for both nations due to political sensitivities—cricket fans across the globe are gearing up for what could be a triple showdown of epic proportions.
Both teams are expected to bring strong squads, with young emerging talent and experienced players set to shine. The Indian team, under new leadership, and Pakistan's dynamic squad could make the potential face-offs highly competitive and emotionally charged.
Broadcasting networks and ticketing agencies are already bracing for massive demand, and security arrangements are being planned accordingly for what promises to be one of the most electrifying Asia Cup editions in recent history.
