In a dramatic turn of events at the World Championship of Legends (WCL), India and Pakistan are on a collision course once more after drawing each other in the semifinal. This development creates a new headache for the organisers after their earlier fixture in the group stage was cancelled.

India Champions managed to sneak into fourth place following their win over West Indies, overtaking England on net-run rate. Controversially, their one win coupled with a point from the abandoned Pakistan fixture was enough to see them through, although many, including Pakistan, called out the sharing of points despite India not taking the field. Usually, a team which abandons the match is not awarded anything, but a charitable gesture paved the way for India’s road to the semifinal.

After not addressing this problem earlier, WCL organisers find themselves in a logjam over how to proceed now. According to reports in Indian media, Yuvraj Singh’s side will again refuse to play against Pakistan in the semifinal tomorrow. Reportedly, they are asking to be paired up against either Australia or South Africa, the other semifinalists, which undermines the sanctity of competition.

With the final looming, the organizers are scrambling behind the scenes to find a solution that works best. With India and Pakistan resuming cricketing ties during the upcoming Asia Cup, there is still hope that this fixture will go ahead as planned.

All eyes are now on an official announcement from the organizers.

One thing is certain: if India and Pakistan do face off, it will be more than just a semifinal. It will be a showdown layered with political subtext, unplayed rivalry, and a chance to let cricket—not controversy—take center stage.

In a significant development, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the Asia Cup 2025.

The tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, 2025, and will feature eight teams competing in the T20 International format. The final of the tournament will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The participating teams are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Oman, and the host nation UAE. The teams have been divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super Four stage.

The top two teams from the Super Four will then face off in the final, ensuring a competitive and engaging format for fans and players alike.

Asia Cup 2025 Groups

The main Asia Cup 2025 group stage begins on September 9, with Afghanistan and Hong Kong facing off in Dubai. The much-anticipated Pakistan vs India clash is scheduled for September 14, a fixture that always draws global attention and massive viewership.

Here is the full schedule:

Group Stages

Super 4s Stage

The Asia Cup 2025 is expected to serve as a crucial build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026, giving teams the perfect platform to fine-tune their squads and strategies.