The Asia Cup 2025 is underway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the Super Four stage, especially the high-octane clash between India and Pakistan. Here's a breakdown of the Super Four stage, including the schedule, format, and venue details, with a special focus on the India vs. Pakistan match.
Tournament Details
The 17th edition of the Asia Cup is being held from September 9 to September 28, 2025. This year, the tournament is in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. The Asia Cup 2025 features eight teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE, while Group B includes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong.
Super Four Qualification
The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage. From Group A, India and Pakistan have qualified. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have qualified from Group B.
Super Four Format
The Super Four stage will feature a single group where each team plays the other three once. The top two teams at the end of the Super Four stage will qualify for the final. Points will be awarded as usual: two for a win, one for a no result, and none for a loss. If teams are tied on points, the Net Run Rate (NRR) will determine the rankings.
Super Four Schedule
The Super Four matches will be held between September 20 and September 26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. All matches are scheduled to start at 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Here is the schedule: * September 20: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh in Dubai * September 21: India vs. Pakistan in Dubai * September 23: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi * September 24: India vs. Bangladesh in Dubai * September 25: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh in Dubai * September 26: India vs. Sri Lanka in Dubai
India vs. Pakistan Match
The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan Super Four match is scheduled for September 21 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The match is scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM IST. This will be the second time the two teams will face each other in the tournament, with India having won the previous encounter. If both teams perform well and finish in the top two of the Super Four stage, they could potentially face each other again in the final.
Venues
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including the final, while the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the remaining eight matches. The final is scheduled for September 28 in Dubai.
Other Details
The Asia Cup is held every two years to crown the continental champions. India has won the Asia Cup eight times, while Sri Lanka has won it six times, and Pakistan has won twice. The tournament alternates between the ODI and T20I formats since 2016.
With the Super Four lineup confirmed, the stage is set for thrilling contests and intense rivalries as the top teams battle for a place in the final.
