The India vs Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 was a pretty one-sided affair, with India dominating. Fans were anticipating potentially three more India vs Pakistan games later this year in the Asia Cup. The tournament, in T20 format, is expected to feature 19 games and be held between the second and fourth week of September, according to Cricbuzz.
The Asia Cup 2025 was initially planned to be hosted by India. However, due to the complex relationship between India and Pakistan in cricket, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has opted for a neutral venue. While the final location is pending, Sri Lanka and the UAE are considered as likely options. BCCI will officially remain the designated hosts.
In the Champions Trophy 2025, Pakistan is the designated host, but India will not play there, leading to matches being relocated to Dubai. A recent ACC decision mandates that tournaments hosted by either BCCI or PCB be held in neutral countries. This measure aims to avoid controversies related to teams not wanting to travel to each other’s countries.
Eight teams, including Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Hong Kong, India, and Pakistan, will participate in the Asia Cup 2025.
The Asia Cup usually involves two groups of four teams, with India and Pakistan consistently placed in the same group. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage, and the top two from Super Four then compete in the final. This format typically ensures a high probability of at least two India vs Pakistan matches, and potentially a third if both reach the final.
