By ABDULLAH 
Cricket fans across the globe, get ready for one of the most electrifying tournaments of the year—Asia Cup 2025, officially scheduled to take place from September 9 to 28, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), this T20 format competition will serve as a vital opening to the T20 World Cup 2026, bringing together eight Asian teams including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Oman, and UAE. The final of tournament will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Although India is the official host, the matches will be played in the UAE due to a mutual agreement between India and Pakistan to only compete on neutral venues until 2027. The 17th edition of the Asia Cup will follow the T20 International (T20I) format, making it a perfect tune-up for teams preparing for next year’s world event.
A total of eight teams will compete, divided into two groups:
- Pakistan
- India
- Oman
- UAE
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- Hong Kong
| Date | Match | Group |
| Sept 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Group B |
| Sept 10 | India vs UAE | Group A |
| Sept 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Group B |
| Sept 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Group A |
| Sept 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B |
| Sept 14 | India vs Pakistan | Group A |
| Sept 15 | UAE vs Oman | Group A |
| Sept 16 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Group B |
| Sept 17 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group B |
| Sept 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | Group A |
| Sept 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group B |
| Sept 19 | India vs Oman | Group A |
| Date | Match |
| 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 |
| Date | Match |
| Sept 28 (Sunday) | Asia Cup 2025 Final |
The highly anticipated India vs Pakistan clash is already confirmed for September 14, during the group stage. If both teams progress to the Super Four round—which is highly likely, they could face each other again on September 21. Should both top their Super Four standings, cricket fans could be treated to a third epic showdown in the final on September 28.
- India: 8-time Asia Cup champions (most successful)
- Sri Lanka: 6 titles
- Pakistan: 2 titles
India enters as the defending champion, while Sri Lanka last won the Asia Cup in the T20 format in 2022 by defeating Pakistan.
On July 26, 2025, ACC and PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi officially confirmed the tournament schedule via a post on X (formerly Twitter):
“The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9 to 28. We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket.”
The UAE was chosen as the venue due to its neutral stance in political tensions between India and Pakistan, a move that ensures player safety and uninterrupted cricketing action.
The Asia Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling ride, packed with high-stakes rivalries, strategic showdowns, and a perfect platform for teams to test their mettle ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. Mark your calendars—especially September 14, 21, and 28—for what could be a historic trilogy of India vs Pakistan encounters.
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