Some of the biggest names in men’s cricket will be on display when eight teams compete in the 17th edition of the Asia Cup, hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, 2025.
The 20-day tournament will feature 19 matches across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with defending champions India aiming to extend their dominance.
Which teams are playing?
Alongside the five full members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) — India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan — three associate nations have qualified: Hong Kong China, Oman, and hosts UAE.
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE
- Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
What’s the format?
- Group Stage: Two groups of four; top two teams advance.
- Super Four: Four teams play in a round-robin format.
- Final: The top two meet on September 28 in Dubai.
This format guarantees blockbuster matchups, including the chance of three possible India vs Pakistan encounters — in the group stage, Super Four, and the final.
Where are matches being played?
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium
- Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
India vs Pakistan – Mark your calendar
The high-voltage clash between the arch-rivals will take place on Sunday, September 14 in Dubai.
Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures
- Sept 9, Tue – 6:30pm (14:30 GMT): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Abu Dhabi)
- Sept 10, Wed – 6:30pm: UAE vs India (Dubai)
- Sept 11, Thu – 6:30pm: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Abu Dhabi)
- Sept 12, Fri – 6:30pm: Oman vs Pakistan (Dubai)
- Sept 13, Sat – 6:30pm: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Abu Dhabi)
- Sept 14, Sun – 6:30pm: India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
- Sept 15, Mon – 6:30pm: Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka (Dubai)
- Sept 15, Mon – 4:00pm (12:00 GMT): UAE vs Oman (Abu Dhabi)
- Sept 16, Tue – 6:30pm: Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (Abu Dhabi)
- Sept 17, Wed – 6:30pm: UAE vs Pakistan (Dubai)
- Sept 18, Thu – 6:30pm: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka (Abu Dhabi)
- Sept 19, Fri – 6:30pm: India vs Oman (Abu Dhabi)
Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Fixtures
- Sept 20, Sat – 6:30pm: B1 vs B2 (Dubai)
- Sept 21, Sun – 6:30pm: A1 vs A2 (Dubai)
- Sept 23, Tue – 6:30pm: A2 vs B1 (Dubai)
- Sept 24, Wed – 6:30pm: A1 vs B2 (Dubai)
- Sept 25, Thu – 6:30pm: A2 vs B2 (Dubai)
- Sept 26, Fri – 6:30pm: A1 vs B1 (Dubai)
Asia Cup 2025 Final
- Sept 28, Sun – 6:30pm (14:30 GMT): TBD vs TBD (Dubai)
