Asia Cup Schedule 2025, Check Key Matches, Timings and Venues

The Asia Cup 2025, the premier continental cricket tournament organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), will begin on September 9, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This will be the 17th edition of the Asia Cup, with matches to be played in the T20 format as a preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.

The competition promises thrilling encounters, including the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash on September 14 in Dubai.

Asia Cup 2025: Full Schedule (IST)

Asia Cup 2025: Venues and Format

Total matches: 19

Venues:

• Dubai International Cricket Stadium – 11 matches (including the final)

• Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 8 matches

The tournament follows the group stage – Super 4 – Final format:

1. Group Stage: 8 teams divided into two groups.

2. Super 4 Stage: Top 2 teams from each group advance.

3. Final: The best two from the Super 4 face off on September 28, 2025, in Dubai.

Asia Cup 2025 Teams and Groups

• Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman

• Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China

The tournament opens with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China on September 9, while India will play its first match against UAE on September 10.

India vs Pakistan Clash – A Highlight

The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Depending on the progress of both teams, fans may witness up to three India-Pakistan encounters — in the group stage, Super 4, and possibly the final.

Asia Cup History and Records

• Defending Champions: India (2023)

• Most Titles: India – 8 wins

• Sri Lanka: 6 titles

• Pakistan: 2 titles

The Asia Cup has been held since 1983 and alternates between ODI and T20I formats since 2016. The last T20 Asia Cup was in 2022, where Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final.

Key Highlights for Aspirants

• India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history.

• Sri Lanka remains a consistent performer, especially in the T20 format.

• Pakistan’s form will be closely watched, especially in UAE conditions where they have strong records.

• UAE and Oman get a big opportunity to showcase their talent on home soil.