The T20 Asia Cup 2025 is ready to deliver another thrilling tournament after 3 years. The United Arab Emirates is prepared to host the 17th season of the Asia Cup, which was originally planned to take place in India but was moved to a neutral venue in the UAE due to political reasons.
The last Asia Cup was held in 2023, though it was a One-Day International (ODI), and India secured a massive win of 10 wickets. For the upcoming season, the schedule, venue, and squads have been announced. In this article, you will learn everything about the ACC Asia Cup 2025 schedule and other important details.
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
Cricket Asia Cup 2025 set to start from Sept. 9, 2025, and final is scheduled for Sept. 28, 2025. A total of eight teams will participate in 19 matches that will be played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (UAE). India, the defending champions, will play the first match against the UAE on Sept. 10, 2025.
ACC Asia Cup Full Schedule and Fixture 2025
Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
Group Stage | |||
9 Sep 2025 (Tue) | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
10 Sep (Wed) | India vs UAE | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
11 Sep (Thu) | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
12 Sep (Fri) | Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
13 Sep (Sat) | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
14 Sep (Sun) | India vs Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
15 Sep (Mon) | UAE vs Oman | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
15 Sep (Mon) | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
16 Sep (Tue) | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
17 Sep (Wed) | Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
18 Sep (Thu) | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
19 Sep (Fri) | India vs Oman | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
Super Four Stage | |||
20 Sep (Sat) | TBA | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
21 Sep (Sun) | TBA | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
23 Sep (Tue) | TBA | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM IST |
24 Sep (Wed) | TBA | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
25 Sep (Thu) | TBA | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
26 Sep (Fri) | TBA | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
Final | |||
28 Sep (Sun) | Final (Top 2 Teams) | Dubai | 7:30 PM IST |
Asia Cup 2025 Venue: All Asia Cup matches will be played in two venues – Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai International Cricket Stadium, starting from September 9. The first match is scheduled between Afghanistan and Hong Kong at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Will India Play Against Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025
Yes, India will clash against Pakistan in a group stage match on Sept. 14, 2025, at Dubai. This will be the 2nd clash this year, as previously, India defeated Pakistan by 6 wickets in the Champions Trophy. These duo likely to lock horns in the Super 4 stage and final. Interestingly, India and Pakistan have never met in the final of Asia Cup so far.
Asia Cup 2025 Teams
The following eight teams will participate in Asia Cup and play 19 matches including the final:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman.
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong.
Asia Cup 2025 India Squad:
The following is the possible Indian squad for the ACC Asia Cup: Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Verma, Rinku Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy.
Asia Cup Points Table
Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
IND | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1.753 | 4 |
SL | 3 | 2 | 1 | -0.134 | 4 |
BAN | 3 | 1 | 2 | -0.463 | 2 |
PAK | 3 | 1 | 2 | -1.283 | 2 |
Asia Cup Winners List
India and Sri Lanka are the most successful teams in the Asia Cup, winning 9 & 6 matches respectively. Pakistan has also emerged victorious twice, but never against India. It is important to note that the Asia Cup matches are held in ODI & T20 formats rotationally.
Year | Winner | Runner-up |
1984 | India | Sri Lanka |
1986 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
1988 | India | Sri Lanka |
1990-91 | India | Sri Lanka |
1995 | India | Sri Lanka |
1997 | Sri Lanka | India |
2000 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
2004 | Sri Lanka | India |
2008 | Sri Lanka | India |
2010 | India | Sri Lanka |
2012 | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
2014 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
2016 | India | Bangladesh |
2018 | India | Bangladesh |
2022 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
2023 | India | Sri Lanka |