As cricket fans eagerly anticipate the Asia Cup 2025, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has issued a stern warning regarding unauthorized ticket sales for the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match.

In an official statement, the ACC confirmed that tickets have not yet been released and urged fans to steer clear of fraudulent resellers.

“Any tickets currently on sale are unauthorized, fraudulent, and will not grant entry,” the council emphasized. A formal announcement regarding ticket sales will be made soon by the ACC and the Emirates Cricket Board.

The warning comes amid soaring demand for the September 14 group-stage match in Dubai, which could also be repeated in the Super 4 stage and the final.

Fans are advised to purchase tickets only through official channels once they become available to avoid scams and touts.

India’s Group-Stage Matches

• Sept 10: India vs UAE (Dubai)

• Sept 14: India vs Pakistan (Dubai)

• Sept 19: India vs Oman (Abu Dhabi)

If India tops Group A, all Super 4 matches will be held in Dubai. A second-place finish would mean two matches in Dubai and one in Abu Dhabi.

The Super 4 stage is scheduled from September 20 to 26, with the final taking place in Dubai on September 28.

Squad controversies ignite debate :

The announcement of team squads has already sparked discussions:

• India: Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube retain their spots, while Shreyas Iyer and rising star Vaibhav Suryavanshi have been left out.

• Pakistan: Former captain Babar Azam and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan have not participated in T20s since December. Head coach Mike Hesson stated that Babar is “working on improving against spin and strike rate.”

• UAE: Under coach Lalchand Rajput, the hosts will face India and Pakistan first, aiming for at least one upset to showcase their growth.