Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan Set for High-Stakes Super Four Clash on September 21

Cricket fans around the world can mark their calendars as India and Pakistan are set to face off once again in the Asia Cup 2025. The highly anticipated Super Four clash will take place on September 21 in Dubai, just days after the arch-rivals met in the group stage, where India emerged victorious.

Super Four Stage Begins with Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh

The Super Four stage will kick off on September 20, with Sri Lanka taking on Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi. Both teams advanced from Group B, with Sri Lanka finishing unbeaten after eliminating Afghanistan in the final group-stage game. Bangladesh also progressed in strong form, setting up an exciting start to the next phase.

Group A: India and Pakistan Advance

India and Pakistan secured qualification from Group A, with Pakistan sealing their place after a comfortable win over the UAE on Wednesday. India, still undefeated, will close out the group stage with a game against Oman, but their Super Four spot was already confirmed.

The India-Pakistan clash on September 21 will be the second meeting between the two in this tournament, both held in Dubai. Their first encounter drew global attention, with India claiming a convincing win.

Super Four Schedule Highlights

• September 20: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh – Abu Dhabi

• September 21: India vs Pakistan – Dubai

• September 23: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka – Abu Dhabi

• September 24: India vs Bangladesh – Dubai

• September 25: Bangladesh vs Pakistan – Dubai

• September 26: India vs Sri Lanka – Dubai

Notably, Bangladesh will face a tight turnaround, playing on consecutive days—against India on September 24 and Pakistan on September 25—both matches in Dubai.

Final Set for September 28

The top two teams from the Super Four stage will qualify for the Asia Cup final, scheduled to be held in Dubai on September 28. Importantly, teams will not carry forward any points from the group stage, meaning every Super Four match will have added pressure and significance.

As the tournament heats up, the second India-Pakistan clash is expected to be a marquee event, drawing massive viewership and potentially shaping the road to the final.