When it comes to a cricket tournament anywhere in the world, a match between Pakistan and India gain huge attentions. For both nations, it is not only a match but an emotion. Now, despite India and Pakistan tensions in recent time, Pakistan and India are ready to face each other in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025.
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Asia Cup 2025
Asia Cup has always been an important tournament for all cricketing nations in Asia. It is a tournament which not only give teams a chance to prepare and test their squad before world cup but also give fans exciting and thrilling matches. Asia Cup 2025 is set to play in T20 format, keeping in view the next T20 World Cup.
Earlier, Asia cup 2025 was decided to be hosted by India, but now due to tensions between India and Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025 likely to be shifted to UAE or to be play according to hybrid model. Many news has also spread that there will be no match between India and Pakistan due to political tensions, but now it is confirmed that these two teams will face each other on a neutral venue. In Asia Cup 2025, there will be 8 teams in action including Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Srilanka, UAE, Oman, Hong Kong and Bangladesh, with the tournament likely to start from 10th September.
A Rivalry That Goes Beyond Cricket
India and Pakistan match is never just a game for both nations. This rivalry has so historical and political roots, which make it a matter of national pride. Fans of both sides not see this match as a game, they treat it like a battle.
It is high pressure match for players as well. No matter how experienced and calm a player is, the nerves and pressure is always on high level in India and Pakistan match. Passionate cricket fans are always excited to watch such kind of a match.
Recent Tensions and the Cricketing Context
Asia Cup 2025 comes at a time when the relations between India and Pakistan are once again not good. However, cricket has always acts like a bridge between two nations to improve their relations, at least temporarily.
As India and Pakistan match give huge viewership around the world, therefore ACC has been actively working with PCB and BCCI. Since both boards show interest, Pakistan and India set to face each other in this tournament.
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Team Preparations and Key Players
Both team's cricketing side has also changed. As Experienced players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma has retired from test cricket and t20 format for India, Indian side looks young but still very dangerous.
On the other hand, Pakistan has also made so many changes in their t20 cricket. They added young talent in their side which looks exciting to watch. This young team have recently whitewash Bangladesh in a t20 series. Young Players like Hassan Nawaz and Muhammad Haris are exciting to see.
As both team looks very dangerous and talented, therefore we are expected to watch some thrillers in the upcoming Asia cup.
Economic Value
Despite the rivalry between these two teams, India and Pakistan match always carries huge economical value. Broadcasters know that an India-Pakistan match guarantees record breaking viewership numbers. This match contains a huge value for broadcasters and sponsors as this match is a source of huge viewership.
What to Expect
If all goes according to plan, we are expected to watch this rivalry in mid September in a group stage match and possibly in super four round of Asia cup. Fans will be tense to watch any news about team selection and other schedule details. As both sides look young, this game will not only a test of cricketing skills but also for temperament.
Looking Ahead
For true cricket fans, it will be interesting to see that how these two talented sides will make strategies in making a fair game and the hope is that cricket wins at the end. Whether you are watching from Lahore, Mumbai, Dubai or any other place in the world, you will be amazed to see this rivalry.