India won the toss and opted to field first in the Super Four match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates

Pakistan set up an Asia Cup rematch with India after securing a 41-run win over the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday in a match delayed by a handshake row with their arch-rivals.

The India-Pakistan cricketing rivalry has always been a proxy war of sorts, a battle between bat and ball, which, in the hearts of fans, was a matter of national pride, where victory was an obligation and defeat unacceptable.

Spinners led by Kuldeep Yadav helped India thrash Pakistan by seven wickets in the Asia Cup on Sunday as the neighbours met on the cricket pitch for the first time since a military conflict between them in May.

Defending champions India take on Pakistan in a much-anticipated Asia Cup clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium tonight (8:30 pm Bangladesh Time). Even though both sides bring fresh new looks -- India led by Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan under the captaincy of Salman Ali Agha -- the rivalry between the two politically intertwined sides remains unmatched.

When India and Pakistan meet -- in any sport -- the stakes spill over into something more than just a game. It becomes a clash between neighbours bound by political tension, history, and deep mistrust.

A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face off for the first time in cricket since the military conflict in May.

India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has issued new guidelines on sporting ties with Pakistan, confirming that while there will be no bilateral contests, athletes from both nations can compete against each other in multilateral tournaments.

Former India captain and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the much-debated decision to schedule a high-voltage clash between India and Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup T20, set to be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28.

It means three players from India occupy spots inside the top five.

Former cricketers and pundits have slammed India's "undeniable" advantage of playing all their Champions Trophy matches in Dubai, while the other seven teams have to shuttle between three venues in Pakistan, and the UAE.

Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram blasted Pakistan after their six-wicket defeat to India in the ICC Champions Trophy Group A match yesterday, comparing the team’s bowling attack to associate nations like Oman and USA and calling for a massive overhaul in the team.

Kohli's 51st ton in the format in Dubai led India to a comfortable victory over their arch-rivals and to the brink of the semifinals.

Star batsman Virat Kohli struck an unbeaten 100 to lead India to a six-wicket win over arch-rivals Pakistan on Sunday and push the title holders to the brink of elimination from the Champions Trophy.

Rohit Sharma's retirement was once again speculated as former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reckoned the India captain is unlikely to be part of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Rohit Sharma's retirement was once again speculated as former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar reckoned the India captain is unlikely to be part of the 2027 ODI World Cup.

Bitter neighbours India and Pakistan clash in a Champions Trophy blockbuster in Dubai today at 3pm (Bangladesh Time).

Pakistan coach Aaqib Javed on Saturday said his fast bowlers are "match-winners" and will pull out something special against arch-rivals India in their pivotal Champions Trophy clash.

Cricketing powerhouses India and Pakistan renew their storied if rare rivalry in the most hotly-anticipated match of the 2025 Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday.

Pakistan will be looking to draw inspiration from their recent wins over India in Dubai when they meet their archrivals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in a blockbuster Champions Trophy Group A fixture tomorrow.