The 2025 Men's T20 Asia Cup will be held in the UAE from September 9-28, featuring eight teams, the largest edition yet. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan are in the same group and will clash on September 14. India's group stage includes matches against UAE and Oman. The tournament serves as preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup.
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