India, July 27 -- India and Pakistan have been drawn in the same group for the Asia Cup Twenty20 tournament, organisers announced on Saturday, ending uncertainty over the event's fate amid tensions following the Pahalgam terror attack and India's Operation Sindoor.

The arch-rivals, who have not met on either side's soil for a bilateral series since 2012, have been placed in Group A for the eight-team tournament running from September 9-28 in the UAE. Their marquee encounter is scheduled for September 14, with a likely second clash on September 21 during the Super Four stage if both teams advance. The teams could potentially meet three times if both reach the final.

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