Defending champions India will take on Pakistan in Asia Cup 2018 on September 19 in Dubai. Team India will look to avenge the ICC Champions Trophy final defeat against arch rivals Pakistan.
This comes as a very good news for cricketing fans around the world as these two heavy-weights are seen very seldom against each other. The last time the two teams were in action was the 2016 summit clash of the Champions Trophy which Pakistan won quite comprehensively.
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India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan have fixed their places while UAE, Singapore, Oman, Nepal, Malaysia and Hong Kong will fight for the remaining spots. Group A comprises of India and Pakistan, whereas Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will represent Group B. This means that their are high chances of a India Pakistan Final match in the Asia Cup 2018.
Group Stage
15 September – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Dubai)
16 September – Pakistan vs Qualifier (Dubai)
17 September – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
18 September – India vs Qualifier (Dubai)
19 September – India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
20 September – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
Super Four
21 September – Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Dubai)
21 September – Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
23 September – Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Dubai)
23 September – Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
25 September – Group A Winner vs Group B Winner (Dubai)
26 September – Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
Final
28 September – Asia Cup 2018 Final (Dubai).