The countdown has begun for the much-anticipated Asia Cup 2025, which kicks off on 9 September in The countdown to the Asia Cup 2025 has officially begun, with the tournament set to kick off in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and conclude with the grand finale on 28 September in Dubai. This will be the 17th edition of the continental event, featuring eight teams battling in the T20I format.
Tournament Shifted from India
Originally scheduled to be hosted by India, the competition was shifted to the UAE after a mutual agreement between the BCCI and PCB. Both boards decided to hold major cricketing contests at neutral venues until 2027 due to ongoing political tensions.
Groups & Format
The Asia Cup will be played in two groups of four teams:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Bangladesh
The top two sides from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, with the best two teams contesting the final in Dubai.
Teams with Asia Cup Legacy
- India: 8 titles (most successful)
- Sri Lanka: 6 titles
- Pakistan: 2 titles
The tournament will also act as a crucial preparation ground ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
Squads Announced
All participating nations have named strong squads:
- India: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Rinku Singh, and more.
- Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (C), Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Haris, Hasan Ali, etc.
- Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana.
- Afghanistan: Rashid Khan (C), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Nabi, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq.
- Bangladesh: Litton Das (C), Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Tawhid Hridoy.
- Hong Kong: Yasim Murtaza (C), Babar Hayat, Niazakat Khan, Kinchit Shah, Anshuman Rath.
- UAE: Muhammad Waseem (C), Asif Khan, Alishan Sharafu, Junaid Siddique, Aryansh Sharma.
- Oman: Jatinder Singh (C), Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Shakeel Ahmad, Sufyan Mehmood.
With powerhouse clashes like India vs Pakistan, emerging teams from the Gulf, and historic rivals Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, the Asia Cup 2025 promises drama, excitement, and high-octane cricket in the desert nation.
📅 Asia Cup 2025 Complete Schedule
- Sep 9 – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM
- Sep 10 – India vs UAE, Dubai, 8:00 PM
- Sep 11 – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM
- Sep 12 – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai, 8:00 PM
- Sep 13 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM
- Sep 14 – India vs Pakistan, Dubai, 8:00 PM
- Sep 15 – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi, 5:30 PM
- Sep 15 – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai, 8:00 PM
- Sep 16 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM
- Sep 17 – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai, 8:00 PM
- Sep 18 – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM
- Sep 19 – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi, 8:00 PM
- Sep 20–26 – Super Four matches (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)
- Sep 28 – Final, Dubai, 8:00 PM
📺 Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming Details
Fans can catch Asia Cup 2025 live streaming on:
Other regions will have official broadcasters and OTT partners.
India: Star Sports Network & Disney+ Hotstar
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Sri Lanka: SLRC, Dialog TV
Bangladesh: Gazi TV
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