By The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025 has been officially confirmed and will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28. The tournament will be played in the T20 format, setting the stage for an intense regional showdown ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The announcement was made on July 26 by Mohsin Naqvi, President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and also the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief. “We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket,” he said while revealing the final dates and format.
Asia Cup 2025 Groups and Teams
The eight participating teams have been split into two groups:
Group A
- India
- Pakistan
- UAE
- Oman
Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Hong Kong
Each team will play round-robin games within their group, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super 4 stage. The final is scheduled for Sunday, September 28.
Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule
Group Stage Matches
- Sept 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
- Sept 10: India vs UAE
- Sept 11: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
- Sept 12: Pakistan vs Oman
- Sept 13: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- Sept 14: India vs Pakistan
- Sept 15: UAE vs Oman
- Sept 15: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
- Sept 16: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
- Sept 17: Pakistan vs UAE
- Sept 18: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Sept 19: India vs Oman
Super 4 Stage
- Sept 20: B1 vs B2
- Sept 21: A1 vs A2
- Sept 23: A2 vs B1
- Sept 24: A1 vs B2
- Sept 25: A2 vs B2
- Sept 26: A1 vs B1
Final
- Sept 28: Super 4 Top 2 Teams
🇮🇳 🇵🇰 India vs Pakistan – A Possible Triple Treat?
All eyes will be on the India vs Pakistan encounters. With both teams in Group A, fans are already guaranteed one high-voltage clash on September 14. If both qualify for the Super 4s, they’ll meet again on September 21, and possibly again in the final on September 28.
Why UAE and Not India or Pakistan?
The Asia Cup 2025 was originally caught in political and logistical disputes. Despite India being the designated host, UAE was chosen as a neutral venue due to strained diplomatic relations between India and Pakistan. After clearance from the Indian government and resolution of commercial terms by the BCCI, the tournament was greenlit.
With matches likely to be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the ACC is banking on packed crowds and competitive cricket throughout the three weeks.
Stay tuned to OnlyCrics for match previews, player watchlists, live updates, and exclusive coverage of Asia Cup 2025.
