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India vs Pakistan, Asia Cup 2025: India and Pakistan will be up against each other in the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, which is scheduled to be played in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

Ahead of the much-awaited clash, the Indian cricket team and the Pakistan cricket team came across each other for the first time on Saturday. Both India and Pakistan are drawn in group A and will face each other in Dubai on September 14. According to a report by ESPNCricinfo, the Indian players were in action in their second training session since arriving for the competition in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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The session reportedly lasted for over three hours, with all specialist batters spending around an hour out in the middle. On the other hand, Pakistan arrived for practice ahead of their tri-series final against Afghanistan. Both teams reportedly were focused on their respective routines and preparations, and there were no conversations or interactions seen between players from both teams.

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The arch-rivals could meet as many as three times should they progress to the Super 4 stage and the final. The tournament kicks off with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong, China. India begin their campaign against the UAE on the following day.

Defending champions India are the most successful team in Asia Cup cricket history, having won the title eight times. Sri Lanka have won the continental tournament six times, while Pakistan have emerged triumphant twice.

The match will be the first cricketing action between India and Pakistan amid the tense diplomatic relations following the Pahalgam Terror Attack and Operation Sindoor.

While former cricketer Manoj Tiwary have openly voiced that India should boycott the match, veteran spinner Amit Mishra believes whatever decision is taken around the fixture will be in the interest of the country.

"Look, when we are playing cricket for India, our countrymen are connected to us as their emotions are connected to us. Even the Indian legends said that they won't play. Then Pakistan reached the finals and lost the title. Every cricketer is connected to their county. They are connected to their fans. Just like everyone loves their country, we also love our country, and whatever decision will be taken, it will be in the interest of the country," Mishra said while speaking to ANI.