Pakistan vs. India: Start time, squads, where to watch 2025 Asia Cup match

After a tense faceoff last week, India and Pakistan are set to meet again in Dubai during the ongoing Asia Cup, renewing one of cricket's fiercest rivalries.

While the Sept. 14 match itself passed without incident, with India winning the group match by seven wickets, controversy erupted after the winning team refused to shake hands with Pakistan and the latter alleging match referee Andy Pycroft supported both teams not shaking hands. Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated their victory to the armed forces back home.

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The Sept. 14 match marked the first meeting of the two nuclear armed neighbors since a four-day military conflict in May.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) after the match called for Pycroft's immediate removal for a code of conduct "violation" and considered withdrawing from the tournament before going ahead with Sept. 17's match against United Arab Emirates, Reuters reported. PCB, in a post on social media, said Pycroft had apologized for his actions and described the incident as a result of miscommunication.

Pakistan, so far, has won two of three matches it played, beating hosts UAE to qualify for the Super Fours. Defending champions India, meanwhile, won all three matches it played, beating Pakistan, UAE and Oman.

Bilateral cricket between India and Pakistan has been suspended since 2013 and the rivals only play each other in multi-team tournaments. The two countries could meet for a third time at the tournament if they both reach the final.

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The 50-over Asia Cup, touted as "celebration of Asian cricket," began on Sept. 9 in the UAE. The final for the 17th edition of the cricket tournament is scheduled for Sept. 28.

Here's how to watch the upcoming match between Pakistan and India during the 2025 Asia Cup in the U.S.

What time is the 2025 Asia Cup match between Pakistan and India?

Pakistan and India will meet on Sunday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. ET for the 2025 Asia Cup Super Four match at Dubai International Stadium.

India vs. Pakistan: How to watch 2025 Asia Cup match in the US

The match can be streamed on WillowTV, which is also available via streamers like Fubo and Sling.

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Scorecards, commentary, match highlights and other details will also be available for fans to view on the ICC website and app.

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Pakistan team for 2025 Asia Cup

The 17-member Pakistan squad, according to the Pakistan Cricket Board, includes:

Salman Ali Agha (captain)

Abrar Ahmed

Faheem Ashraf

Fakhar Zaman

Haris Rauf

Hasan Ali

Hasan Nawaz

Hussain Talat

Khushdil Shah

Mohammad Haris (wicket-keeper)

Mohammad Nawaz

Mohammad Waseem Jnr

Sahibzada Farhan

Saim Ayub

Salman Mirza

Shaheen Shah Afridi

Sufyan Moqim

India team for 2025 Asia Cup

The Indian squad, according to the Board of Cricket Control India, includes:

Surya Kumar Yadav (C)

Shubman Gill (VC)

Abhishek Sharma

Tilak Varma

Hardik Pandya

Shivam Dube

Axar Patel

Jitesh Sharma (WK)

Jasprit Bumrah

Arshdeep Singh

Varun Chakaravarthy

Kuldeep Yadav

Sanju Samson (WK)

Harshit Rana

Rinku Singh

The eleven-member playing squad is announced on the day of.

Contributing: Reuters

Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@gannett.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.

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