Asia Cup 2025 Schedule: Fixtures, Venues, Squads, Team List, Time Table, Groups, Point Table, Ranking & Winning Predictions

Asia Cup 2025 is ready to bring exciting cricket action to fans across the globe. This 17th edition of the Asia Cup Cricket tournament will be played in T20 format and hosted by India. The event, managed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), will take place from 9 September to 28 September 2025.

Top six teams โ€“ India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and UAE โ€“ will take part in the Asia Cup 2025. Oman and Hong Kong will try to qualify through the ACC Premier Cup. The tournament will have 14 T20 matches, making it an important event before the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Fans can look forward to fast games, close results, and standout performances. Keep checking for the latest Asia Cup 2025 schedule, fixtures, venues, live scores, and news updates.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Asia Cup 2025 Tournament: Overview

The Asia Cup 2025 will feature eight teams, including five full members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) โ€“ India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan โ€“ along with Hong Kong, Nepal, and UAE, who earned their spot by winning the 2024 ACC Menโ€™s Premier Cup.

These teams will be divided into two groups for the group stage. The top teams will then move to the Super Four stage, leading to the exciting Asia Cup 2025 final.

Date9 September โ€“ 28 September 2025
Administrator(s)Asian Cricket Council
Cricket formatT20I
Tournament format(s)Group stage and knockout
Host(s)United Arab Emirates
Participants8
Groups2 (Group A & Group B)
Official websiteasiancricket.org

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Schedule of Asia Cup 2025 is officially out! ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has shared the full Asia Cup 2025 schedule. The tournament will be held in India in September 2025 and will follow the T20 format. Cricket fans are now excited and waiting for more details like match dates, venues, and fixtures.

One of the main questions is whether Pakistan will travel to India for their matches or if the tournament will follow a hybrid model, like the last edition, due to security concerns. While we wait for more news, the excitement for the Asia Cup 2025 keeps growing.

Asia Cup 2025 Full Fixtures

Hereโ€™s a look at the upcoming Asia Cup schedule 2025:

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Group Stage

Match Date & Day Matchups Venue Time (Local) Time (IST)
1 Tue, 9 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ Afghanistan vs Hong Kong ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
2 Wed, 10 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India vs UAE ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
3 Thu, 11 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh vs Hong Kong ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
4 Fri, 12 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan vs Oman ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
5 Sat, 13 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
6 Sun, 14 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India vs Pakistan ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
7 Mon, 15 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช UAE vs Oman ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 4:30 PM 6:00 PM
8 Mon, 15 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong ๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
9 Tue, 16 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Bangladesh vs Afghanistan ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
10 Wed, 17 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Pakistan vs UAE ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ช Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
11 Thu, 18 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ซ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
12 Fri, 19 Sep ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ India vs Oman ๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM

Super Four Stage

Match Date & Day Matchups Venue Time (Local) Time (IST)
S1 Sat, 20 Sep ๐Ÿ B1 vs B2 ๐Ÿ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
S2 Sun, 21 Sep ๐Ÿ A1 vs A2 ๐Ÿ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
S3 Tue, 23 Sep ๐Ÿ A2 vs B1 ๐Ÿ Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
S4 Wed, 24 Sep ๐Ÿ A1 vs B2 ๐Ÿ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
S5 Thu, 25 Sep ๐Ÿ A2 vs B2 ๐Ÿ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM
S6 Fri, 26 Sep ๐Ÿ A1 vs B1 ๐Ÿ Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM

Asia Cup 2025 Final

Date & Day Matchups Venue Time (Local) Time (IST)
Sun, 28 Sep ๐Ÿ† Finalist 1 vs Finalist 2 ๐Ÿ† Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai 6:00 PM 7:30 PM

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule PDF Download

The Asia Cup 2025 schedule PDF, including the full time table and match dates for all T20 matches, is now ready to download. You can easily download the PDF and check the complete schedule offline anytime.

Download Asia Cup Schedule & Time Table PDF Online

Asia Cup 2025 Squad: All Teams

The Asia Cup 2025 schedule is now available for all confirmed teams, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, UAE, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Click on any team below to see their full schedule and fixtures.

Asia Cup 2025 Teams List

Pakistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.

India Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumraj, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve).

Nepal Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato, Arjun Saud

Bangladesh Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mamhud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim

Afghanistan Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Sri Lanka Squad for Asia Cup 2025

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vc), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.

Asia Cup 2025 Groups & Format

Just like past editions, the Asia Cup 2025 teams will be divided into two groups. A total of eight teams will compete, split into two groups of four.

  • Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Nepal
  • Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong

Each group will play in a round-robin format, and the top two teams from each group will move to the Super Four stage. From there, the best two teams will play in the final for the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.

The group stage schedule is likely to run during October and November, followed by the Super Four matches. This format gives teams valuable match practice before the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Asia Cup 2025 Groups Table (Group A, Group B)

Group AGroup B
IndiaAfghanistan
PakistanBangladesh
United Arab Emirates (UAE)Sri Lanka
NepalHong Kong

Asia Cup 2025 Points Table & Ranking

The Asia Cup 2025 will have an official points table to show how each team is doing during the tournament. Teams will earn points for wins and ties, while Net Run Rate (NRR) will decide rankings if teams have the same points.

The top two teams from each group will move to the Super Four stage, where they will fight for a spot in the final. All teams will start the Super Four with zero points, making it a fresh and fair race for the Asia Cup 2025 championship.

Asia Cup 2025 Group A Points Table

Pos.TeamPWLNRPtsNRR
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2India00000โ€“
3Nepal00000โ€“
4Hong Kong00000โ€“

Asia Cup 2025 Group B Points Table

Pos.TeamPWLNRPtsNRR
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2Bangladesh00000โ€“
3Afghanistan00000โ€“
4UAE00000โ€“

Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Points Table

Pos.TeamPWLNRPtsNRR
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3Team 2 (Group A)00000โ€“
4Team 2 (Group B)00000โ€“

Teams to Watch in Asia Cup 2025

The Asia Cup 2025 India squad is expected to be one of the strongest, with key players like Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and young talents such as Yashasvi Jaiswal and Abhishek Sharma. Pakistan will bring a strong team led by Mohammed Rizwan, while Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will also include their top players.

The full Asia Cup 2025 players list will be announced closer to the tournament. It will feature a mix of top stars and new faces from each country. Fans can look forward to watching top cricketers like Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan, and Matheesha Pathirana in action.

With the Asia Cup 2025 schedule, iconic venues, and strong teams, the tournament promises thrilling matches and high energy. As the event gets closer, stay tuned for official squad announcements and the latest players list.

For easy access, the full Asia Cup 2025 time table and match schedule will be available in PDF format, so fans can download and follow every match, fixture, and points table offline.

Get ready for an action-packed season of cricket. Letโ€™s see which team will lift the Asia Cup 2025 trophy!

Asia Cup 2025 Tickets Prices

Cricket fans waiting for Asia Cup 2025 tickets will soon get full details on how to book them.

How to Buy Tickets for Asia Cup 2025 Online?

As India is hosting the tournament, tickets are likely to be available on trusted platforms like Paytm, Insider, and BookMyShow, which usually handle cricket ticket sales in the country.

Tickets will also be sold offline at retail stores in major cities. The ticket prices, categories, and booking dates are yet to be announced. Stay tuned for official updates from the BCCI and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on ticket sales and availability.

Asia Cup 2025 Broadcast TV Channels & Live Streaming

CountryTV Broadcast & Live Stream
India & SubcontinentStar Sports, Disney+ Hotstar app and website
AustraliaYupp TV
South AfricaSuperSport
BangladeshGazi TV (GTV), Rabbithole, Toffee app and websites
AfghanistanAriana TV
New ZealandYupp TV
UKTNT Sport 1, TNT Sports app
USADisney+ Hotstar
Sri LankaSLRC (Channel Eye)
CanadaDisney+ Hotstar
PakistanTen Sports, Tapmad app and website
MENASTARZPLAY via CricLife MAX
UAECricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV

Asia Cup: History, Records, and Key Highlights

The Asia Cup is one of the biggest cricket tournaments in Asia, managed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). It is the only continental event where top Asian teams play in both ODI and T20 formats.

First held in 1984, the Asia Cup has delivered many memorable matches, strong rivalries, and standout performances. Teams like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all fought for the title, making it a thrilling part of international cricket.

The Asia Cup not only brings high-quality cricket but also promotes sportsmanship and friendly competition among nations. From last-over thrillers to record-breaking moments, the tournament has created countless memories for fans.

History of the Asia Cup

The Asia Cup began in 1984 in Sharjah, UAE, with only three teamsโ€”India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. India won the first title, starting what would become one of the most followed cricket tournaments in Asia. Over time, the tournament welcomed Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and other associate nations, making the event more exciting and unpredictable.

What makes the Asia Cup special is its format change between ODI and T20, based on the ICC tournament cycle. For example, the 2016 and 2022 editions used the T20 format as they were held before the T20 World Cup.

From strong rivalries to surprise wins, the Asia Cup has given fans some of the most thrilling moments in cricket. With last-over finishes, record-breaking scores, and underdog victories, it continues to deliver non-stop action for cricket lovers.

Key Records in Asia Cup History

Most Titles

TeamTitles
India๐Ÿ† 8
Sri Lanka๐Ÿ† 6
Pakistan๐Ÿ† 2

Most Runs in Asia Cup

PlayerCountryRuns
Sanath JayasuriyaSri Lanka1,220
Kumar SangakkaraSri Lanka1,075
Shoaib MalikPakistan907

Most Wickets in Asia Cup

PlayerCountryWickets
Muttiah MuralitharanSri Lanka30
Lasith MalingaSri Lanka29
Saeed AjmalPakistan25

Highest & Lowest Team Totals in Asia Cup

  • Highest Score: India โ€“ 374/4 vs Hong Kong (2008)
  • Lowest Score: Bangladesh โ€“ 87 vs Pakistan (2000)

Memorable Moments in Asia Cup

YearMatch/EventDetails
1984Inaugural EditionIndia won the first-ever Asia Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
1986Sri Lankaโ€™s First TitleSri Lanka secured their maiden victory, beating Pakistan in Colombo.
2000Pakistanโ€™s TriumphPakistan won their first title, led by Moin Khan, against Sri Lanka in Dhaka.
2012Pakistan vs Bangladesh FinalPakistan won by just 2 runs in a thrilling final in Dhaka.
2022Sri Lankaโ€™s Comeback VictoryDespite a tough start, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the T20 final to claim the title.

Asia Cup Winners List

YearHostWinnerRunner-UpFormatFinal Venue
1984UAEIndiaSri LankaODISharjah Cricket Stadium
1986Sri LankaSri LankaPakistanODISSC, Colombo
1988BangladeshIndiaSri LankaODIDhaka
1990-91IndiaIndiaSri LankaODIEden Gardens, Kolkata
1995UAEIndiaSri LankaODISharjah Cricket Stadium
1997Sri LankaSri LankaIndiaODISSC, Colombo
2000BangladeshPakistanSri LankaODIDhaka
2004Sri LankaSri LankaIndiaODISSC, Colombo
2008PakistanSri LankaIndiaODINational Stadium, Karachi
2010Sri LankaIndiaSri LankaODIDambulla
2012BangladeshPakistanBangladeshODIDhaka
2014BangladeshSri LankaPakistanODIDhaka
2016BangladeshIndiaBangladeshT20Mirpur
2018UAEIndiaBangladeshODIDubai International Stadium
2022UAESri LankaPakistanT20Dubai International Stadium

Most Successful Teams in Asia Cup

The Asia Cup is one of the top cricket tournaments in Asia, bringing together the best teams from the continent. Since its start in 1984, the tournament has delivered many exciting matches. Hereโ€™s a look at the most successful teams in Asia Cup history:

India โ€“ 8 Titles

India is the most successful team in the Asia Cup, winning the trophy eight timesโ€”in 1984, 1988, 1990-91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 and 2023. With strong players and a deep cricketing legacy, India has shown great consistency and dominance in the tournament.

Sri Lanka โ€“ 6 Titles

Sri Lanka follows with six titles, claimed in 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2022. Known for their fast-paced and attacking style, Sri Lanka has often impressed fans with their exciting cricket.

Pakistan โ€“ 2 Titles

Pakistan has lifted the Asia Cup twice, in 2000 and 2012. With their powerful bowling and explosive batting, Pakistan remains a tough team to beat. Though behind India and Sri Lanka in total wins, their passion and fight continue to shine in every edition.

FAQ’s

When will the Asia Cup 2025 start, and where is it being held?

The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9, 2025, and will be hosted by India. Matches will take place in some of the countryโ€™s most well-known cricket stadiums.

What is the match format of Asia Cup 2025?

The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format. All eight teams will be split into two groups. The top two teams from each group will move to the Super Four stage, and the final match will decide the champion.

Which teams are playing in the Asia Cup 2025?

A total of eight teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal, Hong Kong, and UAE. UAE qualified by winning the 2024 ACC Menโ€™s Premier Cup.

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