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Asia Cup 2025 Schedule: Teams, Fixtures & Venues | Complete Guide

Aug. 26, 2025

The Asia Cup is one of cricket’s most celebrated tournaments, bringing together the top teams from across Asia to compete for regional dominance. Asia Cup 2025 is even more special. With the tournament set against the backdrop of the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 and T20 World Cup 2026, teams will see this as the perfect stage to test their squads, refine strategies, and build momentum. The Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament returns with 8 teams battling from September 9-28, 2025 in the UAE. Here's everything you need to know about the schedule, participating teams, venues, and more.

Asia Cup 2025 Tournament Details

  • Format: T20 International
  • Dates: September 9-28, 2025
  • Host: United Arab Emirates
  • Teams: 8 countries
  • Matches: 19 total fixtures
  • Defending Champions: India
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Asia Cup 2025 Complete Schedule

Group Stage Matches

Date Match Time (IST) Venue
Sep 9 Afghanistan vs Hong Kong 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi
Sep 10 India vs UAE 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 11 Bangladesh vs Hong Kong 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi
Sep 12 Pakistan vs Oman 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 13 Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi
Sep 14 India vs Pakistan 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 15 UAE vs Oman 5:30 PM Abu Dhabi
Sep 15 Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 16 Bangladesh vs Afghanistan 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi
Sep 17 Pakistan vs UAE 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 18 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi
Sep 19 India vs Oman 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi

Super Four Stage (Sep 20-26)

Date Stage Time (IST) Venue
Sep 20 Super 4 Match 1 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 21 Super 4 Match 2 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 23 Super 4 Match 3 7:30 PM Abu Dhabi
Sep 24 Super 4 Match 4 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 25 Super 4 Match 5 7:30 PM Dubai
Sep 26 Super 4 Match 6 7:30 PM Dubai

Asia Cup 2025 Final

Date Match Time (IST) Venue
Sep 28 Final 7:30 PM Dubai

Asia Cup 2025 Teams and Groups

Group A

  • India (Defending Champions)
  • Pakistan
  • UAE (Host Nation)
  • Oman

Group B

  • Sri Lanka (2022 Winners)
  • Bangladesh
  • Afghanistan
  • Hong Kong

India Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Playing XI Squad

  • Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
  • Vice Captain: Shubman Gill
  • Abhishek Sharma
  • Tilak Varma
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Shivam Dube
  • Rinku Singh
  • Axar Patel
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Arshdeep Singh
  • Jitesh Sharma (WK)

Full 15-Member Squad

Additional players: Sanju Samson (WK), Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana

India Match Schedule

  • Sep 10: India vs UAE (Dubai, 7:30 PM)
  • Sep 14: India vs Pakistan (Dubai, 7:30 PM)
  • Sep 19: India vs Oman (Abu Dhabi, 7:30 PM)

Asia Cup 2025 Venues

Dubai International Cricket Stadium

  • Capacity: 25,000
  • Matches: 11 (including Final)
  • Key Games: India vs Pakistan, Final

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

  • Capacity: 20,000
  • Matches: 8 group stage games
  • Key Games: Tournament opener, India vs Oman

Asia Cup Winners History

Team Titles Won
India 8 titles
Sri Lanka 6 titles
Pakistan 2 titles

Key Matches to Watch in Asia Cup 2025

India vs Pakistan - Sep 14

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
  • Significance: Biggest rivalry in Asian cricket

Tournament Opener - Sep 9

  • Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Asia Cup Final - Sep 28

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST
  • Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Asia Cup 2025 Match Timings by Country

Country Match Times
India 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM
Pakistan 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM
Bangladesh 6:30 PM, 8:30 PM
Sri Lanka 5:30 PM, 7:30 PM
UAE 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM

How to Watch Asia Cup 2025

Catch every ball of Asia Cup 2025 live across TV channels, mobile apps, and streaming platforms. Below is an accurate, country-wise list of official broadcasters and streaming services:
Region TV Channels Online Streaming Apps/Websites
India & Subcontinent Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2 Disney+ Hotstar, FanCode
Pakistan PTV Sports, Ten Sports Tapmad, PTV Sports App
Bangladesh Gazi TV, T Sports FanCode, Rabbithole (Toffee app)
Sri Lanka SLRC TV (Channel Eye) PeoTV
UAE & Middle East (MENA) OSN Cricket HD StarzPlay via CricLife MAX
United Kingdom Sky Sports Cricket Sky Go, NOW TV
USA & Canada Willow TV Willow TV App, ESPN+
Australia & New Zealand Fox Sports Kayo Sports, Foxtel Go
Rest of World OneCricket, YuppTV
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Why Asia Cup 2025 Matters

  • T20 World Cup Prep: Teams prepare for 2026 T20 World Cup
  • Rankings: Important T20I ranking points
  • Regional Pride: Continental championship title
  • Cricket Development: Platform for emerging cricket nations
The Asia Cup 2025 promises exciting T20 cricket with Asia's best teams competing for the prestigious continental title. Follow live Asia Cup 2025 scores, ball-by-ball updates, and comprehensive match data through cricket APIs for real-time tournament coverage.