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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
Match | Stage | Date | Venue | Local Time (GST) | GMT | IST |
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Group Stage | Tue 9 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
India vs UAE | Group Stage | Wed 10 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Group Stage | Thu 11 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
Pakistan vs Oman | Group Stage | Fri 12 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group Stage | Sat 13 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
India vs Pakistan | Group Stage | Sun 14 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
UAE vs Oman | Group Stage | Mon 15 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 4:30 PM | 12:30 | 18:00 |
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Group Stage | Mon 15 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group Stage | Tue 16 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
Pakistan vs UAE | Group Stage | Wed 17 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group Stage | Thu 18 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
India vs Oman | Group Stage | Fri 19 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
B1 vs B2 | Super Four – Match 1 | Sat 20 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
A1 vs A2 | Super Four – Match 2 | Sun 21 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
A2 vs B1 | Super Four – Match 3 | Tue 23 Sep 2025 | Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
A1 vs B2 | Super Four – Match 4 | Wed 24 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
A2 vs B2 | Super Four – Match 5 | Thu 25 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
B1 vs A1 | Super Four – Match 6 | Fri 26 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
Finalist 1 vs Finalist 2 | Final | Sun 28 Sep 2025 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 6:30 PM | 14:30 | 20:00 |
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
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