India and Pakistan to clash in Aug 28 Asia Cup humdinger

E-Paper | June 16, 2026

Arch-rivals Pakistan and India will clash in an Asia Cup blockbuster in Dubai on Aug. 28, the organisers said on Tuesday.

Bilateral cricket remains suspended between the two countries who play each other only in multi-team tournaments.

A day after Sri Lanka take on Afghanistan in the opener, India and Pakistan will lock horns in the tournament’s most anticipated match.

The nine-team Twenty20 tournament was shifted to the United Arab Emirates last month due to the political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka, who retain the hosts’ honour.

Also read: Pakistan make a mauka-ry of critics, beat India for 1st time in a World Cup fixture

Pakistan beat India by 10 wickets in a T20 World Cup match in Dubai last year in their previous encounter.

Dubai hosts 10 matches, including the Sept 11 final, while three will be played in Sharjah, ACC president Jay Shah, who is also the secretary of the Indian cricket board, said on Twitter.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Aug 02, 2022 05:45pm

Bring it on.

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Magister

Aug 02, 2022 06:40pm

Tell me why should I care about multimillionaires hitting a ball with bat?

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Changez Khn

Aug 02, 2022 07:05pm

Who cares!!!

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Taj Ahmad

Aug 02, 2022 07:55pm

Good for both nations, the more they play the more understanding build between both nations, good luck for both nations in Asia Cup 2022.

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Mujaddid

Aug 02, 2022 08:43pm

Can't wait to watch India vs Pakistan once again fierce battle come across in Dubai. My best wishes goes to Pakistan victory inshaAllah

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Ali

Aug 02, 2022 08:52pm

Bo-ring ..

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Aug 02, 2022 09:11pm

Bring it on.

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Realistic

Aug 02, 2022 09:14pm

Pakistan team is now a strong team unlike previously

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John Cool

Aug 02, 2022 10:08pm

Its anybody's game. Pakistan is now a stronger team so good luck to all.

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EEsan

Aug 02, 2022 10:11pm

@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad, Yes, and after losing please adopt an idealistic position by saying "It is just a game and winning/losing is a part of it". Will you also say the same thing if Pakistan wins??

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Sab Se Pehle Pakistan

Aug 03, 2022 12:02am

Hopefully Punjab Cricket Board will select a National team for this upcoming event.

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Zoltar

Aug 03, 2022 12:36am

Should be a good match. Pakistan is now much better than in years past.

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desi

Aug 03, 2022 04:40am

Its going to be just another match for both teams. Dont make such a big deal about it.

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Khalid

Aug 03, 2022 04:52am

I predict now.... India will win..... As usual

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Khalid

Aug 03, 2022 04:53am

@Realistic, India is stronger as usual

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Rain King

Aug 03, 2022 06:10am

"tournament’s most anticipated match". It is only anticipated and hyped in Pakistan. No one else, including India, considers this as just another match that needs to be played.

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Yankee Cricket Fan

Aug 03, 2022 06:40am

This tournament is wide open. Anyone can win.

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Johnny sins

Aug 03, 2022 06:47am

Please don't keep the toss coin to improvement your gdp

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Hope786

Aug 03, 2022 06:48am

Pakistan will win and offer chai to India, chai will be fantastic!

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Anonymouseee

Aug 03, 2022 11:55am

It’s time to thrash the Indians yet again.

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Salvo

Aug 03, 2022 02:46pm

@Hope786, seems chai is what the Pakistani does best .

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