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Asia Cup 2025: How has India performed at the two venues where the Asia Cup will take place? In this regard, Pakistan has the upper hand.

The 2025 Asia Cup will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi from September 9 to 28, featuring eight teams: India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. The tournament opens with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi, while the final is set for Dubai. India faces Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, with the potential for up to three clashes between the rivals. Afghanistan (64%) and Sri Lanka (62%) have the best T20I records in Dubai, while Pakistan (70%) and Afghanistan (68.75%) lead in Abu Dhabi. India is in Group A with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman; Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. The final could see a high-stakes India vs Pakistan match.

Dubai Cricket Stadium in Dubai and Sheikh Zayed Stadium of Abu Dhabi... These are the two stadiums where the 2025 edition of the Asia Cup is slated to be played. The tournament will begin on the ninth of September in Abu Dhabi with a match between Hong Kong and Afghanistan, while the final is to be held on 28th of September in Dubai

Teams of India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Oman, Hong Kong and UAE are playing in the Asia Cup, but the focus will be on India and Pakistan throughout the tournament. Both countries will play in Dubai on 14 September. By the way, it is also a coincidence that both the arch-rival teams can clash with each other 3 times in the Asia Cup. 

But amidst all this, it is important to know where the last Asia Cup is to be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. What is the record of both these countries there? 

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Record of teams in Dubai International Stadium (T20I)

Afghanistan with a win percentage of 64 percent and Sri Lanka with a 62 win percentage have the best record at Dubai's Stadium while India & Pakistan have a win percentage of 55 percent and 53 percent respectively in T20 International matches. The likes of Oman UAE & Hong Kong have a very weak record at these grounds

India (2021-2022)

Matches Played: 9, Victories secured: 5, Defeats: 4, Victory percentage: 55%

Pakistan (2009-2022)

Matches Played: 32, Victories secured: 17, Defeats: 14, Tied: 1 (Won Super Over 1 time), Victory percentage: 53% (56% including Super Over wins)

Sri Lanka (2013-2022)

Matches: 8, Won: 5, Lost: 3, Win percentage: 62%

Bangladesh (2021-2022)

Matches: 4, Won: 2, Lost: 2, Win percentage: 50%

Afghanistan (2010-2022)

Matches: 11, Won: 7, Lost: 4, Win percentage: 64%

Oman (2017-2019)

Matches: 4, Won: 1, Lost: 3, Win percentage: 25%

Hong Kong (2017-2022)

Matches: 3, Won: 1, Lost: 2, Win percentage: 33%

UAE (2016-2024)

Matches: 13, Won: 3, Lost: 10, Win percentage: 23%

See the record of teams at Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi(T20 International Cricket)

Team India has a 100 percent victory percentage at Abu Dhabi's Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi where it has played 1 match. The UAE, Afghanistan & Pakistan are on top in the list of teams that have played the highest number of matches at this particular venue 

India (2021)

Matches: 1, Won: 1, Lost: 0, Win percentage: 100%

Pakistan (2010-2021)

Matches: 10, Won: 7, Lost: 3, Win percentage: 70%

Sri Lanka (2011-2021)

Matches: 6, Won: 3, Lost: 3, Win percentage: 50%

Bangladesh (2021)

Matches: 2, Won: 0, Lost: 2, Win percentage: 0%

Afghanistan (2010-2023)

Matches: 16, Won: 11, Lost: 5, Win percentage: 68.75%

Oman (2015-2019)

Matches: 12, Won: 6, Lost: 6, Win percentage: 50%

Hong Kong (2015-2019)

Matches: 10, Won: 3, Lost: 7, Win percentage: 30%

United Arab Emirates (2015-2023)

Matches: 14, Won: 9, Lost: 5, Win percentage: 64.28%

When is India vs Pakistan match in Asia Cup? 

In Asia Cup 2025, India will start its campaign against UAE in Dubai on 10 September and then face Pakistan in its second Group A match on 14 September. India's last group stage match is against Oman in Abu Dhabi on 18 September. 

Asia Cup groups

Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman

Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

Asia Cup Schedule

September 9 - Afghanistan versus Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi

September 10 - India vs UAE, Dubai

September 11 - Bangladesh versus Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi

September 12 - Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai

September 13 - Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi

September 14 - India vs Pakistan, Dubai

September 15 - UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi

September 15 - Sri Lanka versus Hong Kong, Dubai

September 16 - Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi

September 17 - Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai

September 18 - Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi

September 19 - India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi

September 20 - B1 vs B2, Dubai

September 21 - A1 VS A2, Dubai (India & Pakistan clash possible)

September 23 A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi

September 24 - A1 vs B2, Dubai

September 25 - A2 vs B2, Dubai

September 26 - A1 vs B1, Dubai

28 September- Final, Dubai (India vs Pakistan possible)

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Aryan Malik
Written by Aryan Malik