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**Pakistan Qualifies for Asia Cup Super 4, Set to Face India Again**

**Dubai, UAE** – The drama surrounding the Asia Cup 2025 continues, with the highly anticipated India-Pakistan rivalry taking center stage. After a controversy over pre-match handshakes, a new schedule sets the stage for another clash between the two cricketing giants.

Pakistan secured their spot in the Super 4 stage with a crucial 41-run victory over the UAE in a “do or die” match. This win follows India’s earlier success, having already qualified for the Super 4 after convincing wins.

The UAE captain’s decision to bowl first initially paid dividends, with Junaid Siddiqui dismissing both Pakistani openers cheaply, finishing with 4 wickets. Samarjit took 3 wickets. However, Fakhar Zaman’s resilient half-century (50 off 36 balls) and captain Salman Ali Agha’s 20 runs helped Pakistan to a total of 146 runs.

In response, the UAE showed promise in the beginning. Rahul Chopra top-scored with 35, but the Pakistani bowlers turned the tide. Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Abrar Ahmed each took 2 wickets, supported by Salman and Ayub with a wicket each.

The Super 4 stage kicks off on September 20th with the top two teams from Group B. The highly anticipated India-Pakistan match is scheduled for September 21st. India had previously defeated Pakistan by 7 wickets in the league stage, but Pakistan will undoubtedly be looking to redeem themselves in the Super 4 encounter.

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