In a significant development, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the schedule for the Asia Cup 2025.
The tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28, 2025, and will feature eight teams competing in the T20 International format. The final of the tournament will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
The participating teams are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, Oman, and the host nation UAE. The teams have been divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super Four stage.
The top two teams from the Super Four will then face off in the final, ensuring a competitive and engaging format for fans and players alike.
| Group A | Group B |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| India | Bangladesh |
| Oman | Afghanistan |
| UAE | Hong Kong |
The main Asia Cup 2025 group stage begins on September 9, with Afghanistan and Hong Kong facing off in Dubai. The much-anticipated Pakistan vs India clash is scheduled for September 14, a fixture that always draws global attention and massive viewership.
Here is the full schedule:
| Fixture | Date | Group |
| Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | 9 September, Tuesday | Group B |
| India vs UAE | 10 September, Wednesday | Group A |
| Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | 11 September, Thursday | Group B |
| Pakistan vs Oman | 12 September, Friday | Group A |
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 13 September, Saturday | Group B |
| Pakistan vs India | 14 September, Sunday | Group A |
| UAE vs Oman | 15 September, Monday | Group A |
| Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | 15 September, Monday | Group B |
| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | 16 September, Tuesday | Group B |
| Pakistan vs UAE | 17 September, Wednesday | Group A |
| Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | 18 September, Thursday | Group B |
| India vs Oman | 19 September, Friday | Group A |
| Fixture | Date |
| B1 vs B2 | 20 September, Saturday |
| A1 vs A2 | 21 September, Sunday |
| A2 vs B1 | 23 September, Tuesday |
| A1 vs B2 | 24 September, Wednesday |
| A2 vs B2 | 25 September, Thursday |
| A1 vs B1 | 26 September, Friday |
| FINAL | 28 September, Sunday |
The Asia Cup 2025 is expected to serve as a crucial build-up to the T20 World Cup 2026, giving teams the perfect platform to fine-tune their squads and strategies.
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