UAE gears up for action-packed high-octane cricket razzmatazz

India and Pakistan are set to meet in the marquee 2025 Men's Asia Cup group stage clash on Sept. 14.

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In the detailed fixtures announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday, India will also face UAE and Oman on Sept.10 and 19 respectively.

In the tournament happening from Sept.9-28, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the likely venues, India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman are placed in Group A, while Group B comprises of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.

After the group stage clash between India and Pakistan on Sept. 14, both the teams might take on each other in the Super Fours and potentially the final to be held on Sept.28.

It is understood that India will play all its game at the Dubai International Stadium, though the schedule released by ACC doesn't have any mention of it.

"Hosting the ACC Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE allows fans from across Asia to come together in a setting that mirrors our region's incredible diversity. When crowds gather to witness the tournament's unforgettable clashes, it will be a great reminder of cricket's power to build bridges," said ACC President Mohsin Naqvi said in an official statement.

It's also the first time Asia Cup, to be held in the T20I format keeping in mind the preparation for 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, will have eight teams.