Both India and Pakistan are placed in the same group in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 and are set to face each other for the first time since the Pahalgam attack on September 14. Depending on the results, there is also a strong chance the two archrivals could meet again in the Super 4s and even in the final of the upcoming continental T20 tournament.
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However, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified that the Asia Cup 2025 is a major continental tournament governed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), unlike the WCL. So, the India-Pakistan fixture is expected to go ahead without any issues.
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Meanwhile, tensions between India and Pakistan have increased after the Pahalgam attack in April 2025. This attack forced India to launch Operation Sindoor, which is still underway, as said by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Given that many Indian fans have demanded a complete boycott of Pakistan.
Despite this, the Asia Cup 2025 is set to go ahead as planned, as the BCCI is now an individual body. This tournament is seen as a build-up to next year’s ICC T20 World Cup, which will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. And that’s why the Asia Cup will also be played in the T20 format.
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Notably, the Indian cricket team is currently enjoying a break after a hectic Test tour of England. The young Indian team led by Shubman Gill managed to draw the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy 2-2 in England. On the other hand, Pakistan is currently on the Caribbean tour.
They already won the T20I series against the West Indies and are now gearing up for the three-match ODI series before returning to the UAE for the upcoming Asia Cup.
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