Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The Asian Cricket Council Chief, Mr Mohsin Naqvi, announced the schedule of Asia Cup 2025. According to the Asia Cup 2025 schedule, the first match will be played on 09 September in the United Arab Emirates cricket stadiums.

The Top Match of Asia cup 2025 will be played between Pakistan Vs India.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule: At a Glance

According to official announcements by the Asian Cricket Council:

• 📅 Dates To Remember: September 9–28, 2025.
• 🏟️ Host Venue: All Asia Cup matches held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), officially hosted by BCCI but staged in neutral venues due to cross-border tensions.
• 🎮 Format: Twenty20 International (T20I)
• 🧮 Teams: 8 national sides (Wikipedia)
• 🧭 Tournament Structure: Group Stage → Super Four → Final (19 matches total) (Wikipedia)

Asia Cup 2025 Groups Format & Teams

Participating Nations:

• Automatic qualifiers: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
• Qualified via ACC Premier Cup 2024: UAE, Oman, Hong Kong

📊 Group Assignments:

• Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Oman
• Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

Within each group, each team plays the other once in a round-robin format. Top two in each group advance to the Super Four.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule Highlights & Fixtures

Here is the complete Asia Cup 2025 schedule.

Asia Cup Schedule For Super Four 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

Read Also: PSL Schedule 2024

🌟 Standout Feature: India vs Pakistan

• The India vs Pakistan group match on September 14 is a marquee fixture, drawing worldwide attention.
• If both countries qualify, they may meet again in the Super Four stage and potentially in the final on September 28 making this edition a rare chance for up to three clashes between these rivals.

📋 Squads Overview

• According to ACC rules & regulations, Squads can feature up to 17 players per team.
• Teams will likely blend retained core players with new or emerging stars, using this tournament as preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
• Final official squad lists are yet to be announced.

🔍 Why Asia Cup 2025 Matters

• With 8 teams and 19 matches, this is the largest Asia Cup edition to date, providing a rich build‑up to T20 World Cup 2026.
• Hosted in UAE due to geopolitical sensitivities between India and Pakistan; both teams will play in neutral venues by mutual agreement until 2027.
• High drama ensured with India vs Pakistan potentially meeting three times, a rare and electrifying storyline for cricket fans worldwide.

✅ Summary Table

This edition of the Asia Cup offers both compelling cricket and high-stakes drama, especially with the rivalry between India and Pakistan possibly unfolding across stages. Let me know if you’d like player profiles, venue details, or potential squad lists when they’re released.