The thrilling Asia Cup 2025 is less than a month away, and fans are awaiting the blockbuster clash between India and Pakistan. The two arch-rivals, who are pitted against each other in Group A, will meet on September 14 in Dubai. Notably, the two can face each other multiple times in the tournament, including the Super Four stage and the final on September 28.
This year's Asia Cup, the 17th edition of the tournament, features eight teams, split into two groups of four. India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman make up Group A, while Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong feature in Group B. The event, initially slated to be hosted in India, was shifted to the UAE after a mutual agreement between the BCCI and PCB to play at neutral venues until 2027. Furthermore, the tournament will be played in a T20I format, in preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Before the 2025 Asia Cup, it's crucial to assess the predicted XIs of both India and Pakistan and which team looks stronger on paper.
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