Asia Cup Schedule 2025, Check Key Matches, Timings and Venues

The Asia Cup 2025, the premier continental cricket tournament organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), started on September 9, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This is the 17th edition of the Asia Cup, with matches to be played in the T20 format as a preparation for the T20 World Cup 2026.

The competition promises thrilling encounters, including the much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash on September 14 in Dubai.

Asia Cup Schedule 2025, Complete list & Results

Date	Match	Stage	Time	Venue	Results
Sept 9	Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China	Group B	8:00 PM	Abu Dhabi	Afghanistan won by 94 runs
Sept 10	India vs UAE	Group A	8:00 PM	Dubai	India won by 9 wkts
Sept 11	Bangladesh vs Hong Kong China	Group B	8:00 PM	Abu Dhabi
Sept 12	Pakistan vs Oman	Group A	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 13	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	Group B	8:00 PM	Abu Dhabi
Sept 14	India vs Pakistan	Group A	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 15	UAE vs Oman	Group A	5:30 PM	Abu Dhabi
Sept 15	Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong China	Group B	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 16	Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	Group B	8:00 PM	Abu Dhabi
Sept 17	Pakistan vs UAE	Group A	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 18	Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan	Group B	8:00 PM	Abu Dhabi
Sept 19	India vs Oman	Group A	8:00 PM	Abu Dhabi
Sept 20	Group B Q1 vs Group B Q2	Super 4	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 21	Group A Q1 vs Group A Q2	Super 4	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 23	Group A Q1 vs Group B Q2	Super 4	8:00 PM	Abu Dhabi
Sept 24	Group B Q1 vs Group A Q2	Super 4	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 25	Group A Q2 vs Group B Q2	Super 4	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 26	Group A Q1 vs Group B Q1	Super 4	8:00 PM	Dubai
Sept 28	Final	Final	8:00 PM	Dubai

Asia Cup 2025- Venues and Format

Total matches: 19

Venues:

• Dubai International Cricket Stadium – 11 matches (including the final)
• Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – 8 matches

The tournament follows the group stage – Super 4 – Final format:

1. Group Stage: 8 teams divided into two groups.
2. Super 4 Stage: Top 2 teams from each group advance.
3. Final: The best two from the Super 4 face off on September 28, 2025, in Dubai.

Asia Cup 2025- Teams and Groups

• Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
• Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China

The tournament opens with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China on September 9, while India will play its first match against UAE on September 10.

India vs Pakistan Clash – A Highlight

The India vs Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Depending on the progress of both teams, fans may witness up to three India-Pakistan encounters — in the group stage, Super 4, and possibly the final.

Asia Cup History and Records

• Defending Champions: India (2023)
• Most Titles: India – 8 wins
• Sri Lanka: 6 titles
• Pakistan: 2 titles

The Asia Cup has been held since 1983 and alternates between ODI and T20I formats since 2016. The last T20 Asia Cup was in 2022, where Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final.

Key Highlights for Aspirants

• India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history.
• Sri Lanka remains a consistent performer, especially in the T20 format.
• Pakistan’s form will be closely watched, especially in UAE conditions where they have strong records.
• UAE and Oman get a big opportunity to showcase their talent on home soil.