Why India vs Pakistan Cricket match on 14th september 2025 ?
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9/12/20252 min read
The India vs Pakistan cricket match on September 14th 2025 is part of ASIA cup 2025 , hosted by the united Arab emirates (UAE).It will be played at the dubai international cricket stadium , stating at 8 pm .This is the first match played by the teams since the brief but intense military conflict in april-may 2025,which killed 26 civilians ( mostly Hindu tourists ) in Indian state Jammu and Kashmir . India accused Pakistan on supporting the attackers ( linked to the group like Lashkar-e-taiba ) , leading to India's operation Sindoor- a series of missile and air strikes on nine alleged terrorist sites in Pakistan on may 7th 2025 . Pakistan denied involvement , retaliated with shelling and strikes (Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos ) , and both sides engaged in drone warfare and border skirmishes . The four day conflict ended with a ceasefire on may 10, mediated party by United states officials , but it heightened tension , closed borders, suspended trade .
How the Match is still Happening Despite the conflict .
The Asia cup is a multilateral tournament organized by the Asian Cricket Council ( ACCI) involving eight teams ( India , Pakistan , UAE , Bangladesh , Afghanistan , Sri lanka and ( Hong-Kong ). Its not a bilateral series , so its falls under a long- standing Indian government policy : No hosting or touring Pakistan for one-on-one matches , but participation in multi-nation events like Asia cup, world cups , or champions trophy. The ministry of youth affairs and sports reiterated this in AUGUST 2025, explicitly greenlighting India's involvement despite boycott calls from some Indian politicians former cricketers, and fans citing the Pahalgam attack and ongoing Kashmir tension.
Neutral Venue as a Safeguard : The tournament is in the UAE ( Dubai and Abu Dhabi ) , not Pakistan ( which hosted the 2023 edition in a hybrid model due to similar issues ).This avoid direct travel to Pakistan and reduces security risks .
Cricket's Commercial Pull : India - Pakistan matches are cricket's biggest draw , generating massive view ship ( e.g their 2025 Champions Trophy clash had 26 billion viewing minutes ). The BCCI and ACC prioritize revenue from broadcast, sponsorship and tickets . The tickets are not fully sold this time because of the India-Pakistan tension and absence of stars like Rohit Sharma and viral Kohli .
Security and Political Clearance : The UAE's neutral status and strict security ( including high profile events ) make it viable . No official cancellation threats have emerged as of september 12 2025 .
