IND vs PAK: India-Pakistan match to be held again amid handshake controversy, date fixed

Sports News: The group stage match between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 made headlines, but what was even more talked about was the post-match controversy. The Indian team refused to shake hands with the Pakistani players after the group stage match, sparking a heated debate between the two countries. Following this incident, Pakistan even threatened to boycott the tournament, leading to a delay in the start of the UAE-Pakistan match. This controversy has not yet subsided, and now the two teams are set to face each other once again.

India-Pakistan match will happen once again

India and Pakistan have advanced from Group A to the Super Four in the 2025 Asia Cup, and their next match will be played on September 21st at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India qualified for the Super Four after a strong performance in Group A. Pakistan, on the other hand, narrowly managed to reach the next round. Team India has played two matches in the group stage so far, winning both matches and placing them on top. They will remain so.

Pakistan's group-stage matches are complete. They won two of their three matches and lost one, leaving them in second place with four points. The UAE's campaign is also over, having won only one of their three matches. Oman, on the other hand, has to play its final match against India, but it has already been eliminated from the Super Four race, having lost both of its opening matches.

India won the group stage in a one-sided manner

The group stage match between India and Pakistan was also played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where the Indian team defeated Pakistan in a one-sided fashion. Batting first, Pakistan managed only 127 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 20 overs. In response, Team India achieved this target in 15.5 overs for the loss of just 3 wickets. Thus, Team India appears to have the upper hand this time around.