• Asia Cup 2025 is set to commence on September 9 in Dubai.

  • Afghanistan will take on Hong Kong in the opening game.

Asia Cup 2025: Broadcast and Live Streaming Details – When and where to watch in India, Australia, USA, UK & other countries
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Asia Cup 2025 is poised to kick off a thrilling month of high-octane T20 action when Afghanistan and Hong Kong meet in the tournament opener on September 9 in Dubai. Hosted by the United Arab Emirates, the competition will span venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, offering fans a blend of world-class stadiums and electric atmospheres. Eight teams have qualified for this edition: cricket powerhouses India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and emerging contenders Oman, Hong Kong, and host nation UAE. With just a year to go before the T20I World Cup 2026, Asia Cup 2025 promises intense rivalries, emerging talents, and strategic battles.

India, fresh from impressive bilateral series wins, will aim to assert dominance, led by a dynamic batting lineup and a versatile bowling attack. Pakistan, under a blend of seasoned campaigners and exciting newcomers, will seek to topple regional rivals and regain continental supremacy. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, both capable of springing surprises, will look to fine-tune combinations and momentum ahead of the global event. Afghanistan’s legions of spin wizards and hard-hitting batters will be eager to make a statement, while Oman and Hong Kong will relish opportunities to upset established teams. UAE, buoyed by home conditions, will count on local support and pitch familiarity to upset visiting sides.

Asia Cup 2025: Format

The Asia Cup 2025 divides eight teams into two groups of four. Each team faces its group opponents once in a round-robin stage, with the top two sides from each group advancing to the Super Four. In the Super Four, the qualifiers battle in another round-robin series, and the two best teams then contest the final on September 28. This structure ensures sustained competitive intensity, rewarding consistency and strategic depth across the tournament.

Throughout late September, spectators can expect boundary-laden contests and nail-biting finishes in a compact schedule featuring 19 matches. Each encounter carries significant weight, not only for Asia Cup glory but also for teams to refine tactics and squad depth on the T20 stage. Emerging stars will seize the spotlight, veterans will marshal experience, and every run and wicket will contribute to a riveting build-up toward the next year’s T20 World Cup.

Asia Cup 2025: Complete schedule and venue details

MatchStageDateVenueLocal Time (GST)GMTIST
Afghanistan vs Hong KongGroup StageTue 9 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi6:30 PM14:3020:00
India vs UAEGroup StageWed 10 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
Bangladesh vs Hong KongGroup StageThu 11 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi6:30 PM14:3020:00
Pakistan vs OmanGroup StageFri 12 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
Bangladesh vs Sri LankaGroup StageSat 13 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi6:30 PM14:3020:00
India vs PakistanGroup StageSun 14 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
UAE vs OmanGroup StageMon 15 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi4:30 PM12:3018:00
Sri Lanka vs Hong KongGroup StageMon 15 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
Bangladesh vs AfghanistanGroup StageTue 16 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi6:30 PM14:3020:00
Pakistan vs UAEGroup StageWed 17 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
Sri Lanka vs AfghanistanGroup StageThu 18 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi6:30 PM14:3020:00
India vs OmanGroup StageFri 19 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
B1 vs B2Super Four – Match 1Sat 20 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi6:30 PM14:3020:00
A1 vs A2Super Four – Match 2Sun 21 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
A2 vs B1Super Four – Match 3Tue 23 Sep 2025Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi6:30 PM14:3020:00
A1 vs B2Super Four – Match 4Wed 24 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
A2 vs B2Super Four – Match 5Thu 25 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
B1 vs A1Super Four – Match 6Fri 26 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00
Finalist 1 vs Finalist 2FinalSun 28 Sep 2025Dubai International Cricket Stadium6:30 PM14:3020:00

Also READ: From Irfan Pathan, Gaurav Kapur to Virender Sehwag, Ajay Jadeja: Full list of hindi commentators and presenters for Asia Cup 2025

Asia Cup 2025: Broadcast and live streaming details

  • Unite Kingdom and Ireland: TNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app
  • North America (USA and Canada): Sling TV – Willow TV (sign up here)
  • Afghanistan: Ariana TV
  • The Middle East and North Africa: STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX
  • Sub-Saharan Africa and South Africa: SuperSport
  • India: Sony Sports Network (broadcast), Sony Liv (Live streaming)
  • Australia: Yupp TV
  • Pakistan: PTV Sports and Tamasha app
  • New Zealand: Yupp TV
  • Sri Lanka: Sirsa TV
  • UAE: CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV
  • Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and websites

Also READ: Asia Cup: Here’s the full list of Player of the Tournament till date

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