Asia cup 2025, The 17th Men’s Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9–28, 2025, according to an official confirmation from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which is chaired by Mohsin Naqvi. With eight teams competing in 19 T20 International matches in a Group-stage → Super 4 → Final format, this is the biggest Asia Cup ever.
Format & Groups
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
The top two teams from each group will face qualifiers from the other group in the Super 4 stage. On September 28, the top two finishers from Super 4 will square off in the final.
India’s Schedule and the India-Pakistan Match
India’s campaign begins against the United Arab Emirates on September 10 and go on to group stage matches against Pakistan on September 14 and Oman on September 19.
Importantly, India and Pakistan, who were drawn together in Group A, might potentially play each other three times:
Group match: September 14
Super 4 contest: possibly September 21
Final: if both teams reach it, on September 28
Venues & Context of Asia Cup 2025.
Due to ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, matches are being held at neutral locations in the United Arab Emirates, mostly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, even though India (BCCI) is the official host nation. The agreement that neutral venues will be utilized until at least 2027 is in line with this arrangement. All 25 member countries were represented at the ACC conference in Dhaka on July 24, where the decision was finalized.
Why Asia Cup 2025 Matters
After a great deal of logistical and diplomatic uncertainty, fans and stakeholders now have clarity. The T20-only format is viewed as a suitable lead-up to the ICC T20 World Cup, which India and Sri Lanka will co-host the following year. The stage is set for fierce regional rivalry and a busy cricket calendar with India as the reigning champions (having won the 2023 title).
India’s Asia Cup 2025 Match Schedule
| Date | Fixture | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Sept 10 | India vs UAE | Group A |
| Sept 14 | India vs Pakistan | Group A |
| Sept 19 | India vs Oman | Group A |
| Sept 21* | India vs Pakistan | Super 4* |
| Sept 28* | India vs Pakistan | Final* |
* only if both teams qualify through to Super 4 and the final.
Summary Highlights of Asia Cup 2025
- Tournament duration: Sept 9–28, 2025
- Venue: UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi, neutral for India–Pakistan)
- Format: 8 teams, Group → Super 4 → Final in T20Is
- India–Pakistan matches: Possible thrice—Sept 14, Sept 21, Sept 28
With months to go, anticipation is building for a festival of fireworks, drama, and high stakes on the cricket field.
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