The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed that the Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28. The tournament will adopt the T20 format, reflecting the structure of the forthcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. A total of 19 matches will be played across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with participating teams allowed to name 17-member squads. India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman have been placed in Group A, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong form Group B. After the group stage, the top teams will move to the Super 4 round, followed by the final.
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The ACC Menโs T20I Asia Cup kicks off from 9th to 28th September in the UAE! ๐คฉ
Get ready for thrilling matchups as the top 8 teams in Asia face off for continental glory! ๐#ACCMensAsiaCup2025 #ACC pic.twitter.com/JzvV4wuxna
โ AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) July 26, 2025
India Faces Pakistan
India will face the UAE in the first group match on September 10, followed by a much-anticipated clash against Pakistan on September 14 at the Dubai International Stadium. If both teams advance, they are likely to meet again in the Super 4 stage on September 21, with a possible third showdown in the final on September 28.
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
Group Matches
Sep 9 โ Hong Kong vs Afghanistan
Sep 10 โ India vs UAE
Sep 11 โ Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
Sep 12 โ Pakistan vs Oman
Sep 13 โ Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Sep 14 โ India vs Pakistan
Sep 15 โ UAE vs Omanย
Sep 15 โ Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
Sep 16 โ Afghanistan vs Bangladesh
Sep 17 โ Pakistan vs UAE
Sep 18 โ Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
Sep 19 โ India vs Oman
Super Four
Sep 20 – B1 vs B2
Sep 21 – A1 vs A2 (Likely India vs Pakistan)
Sep 23 – A2 vs B1
Sep 24- A1 vs B2
Sep 25- A2 vs B2
Sep 26 – A1 vs B1
Final
Sep 28 โ Final (Top two teams from Super Four)
