India, Sept. 14 -- India and Pakistan are set to renew their rivalry on Sunday at the Dubai International Stadium when they play each other in the Group A match of the ongoing 2025 Asia Cup. This will be the second clash in the rivalry in this calendar year, with India having earlier beaten Pakistan in the group stage in the Champions Trophy at the same venue. This will also be the first encounter between the two teams since the Pahalgam terror attack in April, which was followed by a military showdown between the two nations, and further deteriorated the geopolitical situation.

Amid the drama and off-field tension, Dubai Police and the Events Security Committee (ESC) issued strict rules for all spectators attending Sunday's game at the ...