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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