The wait is nearly over for cricket fans across Asia, as the Asia Cup 2025 schedule has been all but confirmed—and it promises the biggest rivalry in the sport between Pakistan and India not once, but possibly twice.
According to reports in foreign media, the initial plans shared by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) show that the tournament is set to begin on September 5 and will run until September 21, with all matches likely to be played in the United Arab Emirates. While the official clearances from the governments of participating countries are still awaited, sources say those permissions are now a formality.
The headline fixture for the 2025 Asia Cup, as always, will be India vs Pakistan, tentatively scheduled for September 7, just two days after the tournament opener. With the Asia Cup following its familiar group stage and Super Fours format, there is a high chance the arch-rivals will face off again on September 14, depending on results.
These matches aren’t just important for bragging rights—they are critical tune-ups ahead of bigger ICC events, including the T20 World Cup next year.
The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will see Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and UAE join Pakistan and India. Each team will first play in the group stage, with the top sides advancing to the Super Fours. From there, the best two will qualify for the final in Dubai or Abu Dhabi.
The fate of the 2025 Asia Cup had been uncertain in recent months, given the hostilities between Pakistan and India. However, given the commercial importance and the event’s value as a testing ground, both the PCB and BCCI seem willing to work out a solution.
As teams finalize squads and strategies, all eyes will turn to the UAE this September. Whether you’re a casual fan or a diehard supporter, the promise of India and Pakistan clashing twice in ten days is exactly the kind of drama cricket was made for.
For now, mark your calendars: September 7—and potentially September 14—two dates when the cricket world will stand still to watch a rivalry that never disappoints.
