Dubai is set to become the epicentre of cricketing action this September, as the UAE has been officially confirmed to host the 2025 Asia Cup. With the group stage already locked in, fans can expect to witness the legendary India vs Pakistan clash unfold at least once—and potentially three times—at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Following the official confirmation by the Asian Cricket Council, the tournament will run from 9 to 28 September across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The group stage begins in mid-September, but fans have already marked Sunday, 14 September for the India vs Pakistan showdown under the Dubai lights.
UAE to Host Entire Tournament After Hosting Dispute
The Asia Cup 2025 was initially scheduled to be hosted by India, but an ongoing disagreement between cricket boards prompted the ACC to shift the venue entirely to the UAE.
Dubai and Abu Dhabi will share hosting duties for the full tournament, while Sharjah will hold a warm-up tri-series featuring Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the UAE ahead of the main event.
Dubai, which recently hosted all India matches during the ICC Champions Trophy, will once again provide the stage for some of the most awaited matchups in the sport.
Group Stage Fixtures Featuring Dubai Highlights
Group A, home to India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, promises fireworks. Here’s a breakdown of key fixtures happening in Dubai:
- Wed 10 Sep: India vs UAE – 6pm
- Fri 12 Sep: Pakistan vs Oman – 6pm
- Sun 14 Sep: India vs Pakistan – 6pm
- Wed 17 Sep: Pakistan vs UAE – 6pm
Group B features Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, with matches primarily taking place in Abu Dhabi.
The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, creating more opportunities for heavyweight encounters—including a potential second India vs Pakistan match.
Up to Three Matches Between the Arch-Rivals
Cricket fans across the region could be in for a treat. If India and Pakistan advance from Group A, they will face each other again in the Super Four stage on Sunday, 21 September, in Dubai. Should both teams then top the Super Four table, they’ll face off again in the final on Sunday, 28 September, also in Dubai.
That sets the stage for three India-Pakistan clashes in one tournament, all within the same city, and within just two weeks.
Super Four and Final Key Dates (Dubai Fixtures Only)
- Sun 21 Sep: Group A winner vs Group A runner-up – 6pm
- Wed 24 Sep: Group A winner vs Group B runner-up – 6pm
- Thu 25 Sep: Group A runner-up vs Group B runner-up – 6pm
- Fri 26 Sep: Group A winner vs Group B runner-up – 6pm
- Sun 28 Sep: Final – 6pm
These matches could see not just regional pride at stake but also tournament-defining moments under the floodlights in Dubai.
Ticket Sales and Fan Information
Organizers plan to open ticket sales in the coming weeks. Drawing from ICC Champions Trophy pricing trends, they aim to keep most matches affordable for the general public, while adjusting prices for high-demand clashes like India vs Pakistan.
Organizers urge fans to book tickets early for Dubai matches, with hospitality and VIP options coming soon.
This edition of the Asia Cup offers UAE residents—especially the vibrant South Asian community—a rare chance to witness international cricket’s most anticipated showdown without having to travel abroad.
For the wider cricket-loving community in the region, this isn’t just about sport—it’s about shared moments, national pride, and electric atmospheres that only live stadiums can provide.
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