India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025: Umpires Confirmed Ahead of High-Voltage Clash

All eyes are on the India vs Pakistan clash on September 14 and now, the appointed umpires are raising eyebrows. With officials from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan in charge, and Zimbabwe’s Andy Pycroft as match referee.

Dubai: The much-awaited Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin today, 9 September, in the United Arab Emirates. Cricket fans are eagerly anticipating the thrilling match between India and Pakistan, which will be played on September 14. This match promises to be even more exciting as both teams are arch-rivals, and fans always enjoy their clashes.

India's 1st Match in Asia Cup 2025

In the Asia Cup 2025 India will play its first match on September 10, while the most anticipated match of the tournament India vs Pakistan is scheduled for September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium. Ahead of this match, the list of umpires has also been announced by the ACC.

Who Will Umpire of the Ind vs Pak Match?

For the India-Pakistan clash, the Asian Cricket Council has named a team of experienced umpires. The On-field umpiring duties will be handled by Ruchira Palliyaguruge from Sri Lanka and Masudur Rahman from Bangladesh.

Afghanistan's umpire Ahmad Paktin will be TV umpire, while Izatulah Safi, also from Afghanistan, will be the fourth umpire, and Andy Pycroft, a senior match referee from Zimbabwe, has been appointed as the match referee for the India vs Pakistan match.

Umpire List For Asia Cup 2025

In total, ten umpires have been selected to officiate the group stage matches of Asia Cup 2025. The panel includes two Indian umpires Virender Sharma and Rohan Pandit.

From other countries, the list includes:

• Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi (Pakistan)
• Gazi Sohel and Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh)
• Ruchira Palliyaguruge and Ravindra Vimalasiri (Sri Lanka)
• Ahmad Paktin and Izatulah Safi (Afghanistan)

These officials will be in charge of various group stage matches and are all known for their solid international experience.

Two Senior Match Referees

The ACC has appointed two veteran match referees to oversee the entire tournament, Richie Richardson from the West Indies and Andy Pycroft from Zimbabwe. Both have a long history of officiating in international cricket.

Indian Umpires

India has a strong representation in the Asia Cup 2025 officiating team, with Virender Sharma and Rohan Pandit both part of the ICC umpire panel. Their inclusion is seen as a positive step and reflects India’s growing presence in the field of cricket umpiring.