Cricket fans brace yourselves, as another high-octane India vs. Pakistan clash is on the horizon at the Asia Cup 2025. Both teams have secured their places in the Super 4 stage, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter on September 21 in Dubai.
India and Pakistan's journey to the Super 4 stage saw them finish as the top two teams in Group A. India showcased their dominance with a superior net run rate, while Pakistan secured their spot with a victory over the UAE. The Super 4 stage will also feature Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, who qualified from Group B after Sri Lanka defeated Afghanistan.
The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan Super 4 match is scheduled to take place on September 21 at the Dubai International Stadium. The match is set to begin at 8:00 PM IST. Cricket enthusiasts in India can catch the live telecast on Sony Sports Ten 1, Sony Sports Ten 1 HD, Sony Sports Ten 5, and Sony Sports Ten 5 HD channels. Live streaming will also be available on the Sony LIV app.
This will be the second time India and Pakistan will face each other in the Asia Cup 2025, with India having won the previous encounter by 7 wickets. In T20 Internationals, India holds a 9-3 lead in head-to-head encounters. Their last meeting was at the 2024 T20 World Cup in New York, where India secured a narrow 6-run victory. On the Asia Cup stage, India has won 10 matches compared to Pakistan's 6, with 3 matches ending without a result.
The Asia Cup 2025 is being held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to September 28. The tournament follows a format of group stage, Super Four, and then the Final. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage, where each team plays the other three once. The top two teams from the Super Four stage then qualify for the final. If teams are tied on points, the net run rate determines the rankings.
After the group stage matches, the Super Four stage will commence on September 20, with matches held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Super 4s is not a knockout stage; every team will play three games. The final match is scheduled for September 28 in Dubai.
Adding spice to the mix is the fact that if India and Pakistan manage to finish in the top two of the Super 4 stage, fans could be treated to yet another India vs. Pakistan clash in the final on September 28.
With the Super 4 lineup now complete, the stage is set for an intense battle for the Asia Cup 2025 title.
