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The 2025 Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format and will take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28. The fixture that already has fans buzzing is the India vs Pakistan clash in Dubai on September 14. With the T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, the tournament is being seen as a vital preparation ground for both sides. India’s squad announcement for the Asia Cup is expected soon, which has only added to the anticipation. The India–Pakistan rivalry is one of cricket’s biggest spectacles. Even though their recent contests have not always delivered the expected fireworks, the excitement around this match never fades, especially with the political backdrop between the two nations. If both teams progress deep into the tournament, there is a possibility of them facing each other three times, including the final.
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Looking at Asia Cup history, India and Pakistan have played each other 18 times across formats. India lead with 10 wins, while Pakistan have six, and two matches produced no result. In the T20 format of the Asia Cup, they have clashed three times, with India winning two and Pakistan one. In the ODI format of the Asia Cup, the teams have met 15 times. India have won eight, Pakistan five, and two matches ended without a result.India have the upper hand in the rivalry and will look to continue their domination once again. With a stronger record in both Asia Cup history and overall T20 internationals, they will enter the tournament with confidence.
