Asia Cup 2025 Overview
The Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 9, with India playing their opening match against hosts United Arab Emirates the following day.
The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai, and the arch-rivals could potentially face each other up to three times if both advance to the Super 4 stage and the final.
Out of the 19 matches in this edition, 11—including the grand finale—will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, while the remaining eight fixtures will take place at Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
Organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the Asia Cup has been held biennially since its inception in 1983 to determine the continent’s cricketing champions.
The 17th edition will see eight participating teams split into two groups. The top two from each group will move on to the Super 4 stage, and the best two from there will battle it out in the final on September 28.
Asia Cup 2025 cricket teams
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China
Asia Cup 2025 Match Schedule (Indian Standard Time)
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Date |
Match |
Stage |
Time |
Venue |
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Sep 9 |
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong |
Group B |
7:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
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Sep 10 |
India vs UAE |
Group A |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
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Sep 11 |
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong |
Group B |
7:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
|
Sep 12 |
Pakistan vs Oman |
Group A |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 13 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Group B |
7:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
|
Sep 14 |
India vs Pakistan |
Group A |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 15 |
UAE vs Oman |
Group A |
3:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
|
Sep 15 |
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong |
Group B |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 16 |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
Group B |
7:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
|
Sep 17 |
Pakistan vs UAE |
Group A |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 18 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
Group B |
7:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
|
Sep 19 |
India vs Oman |
Group A |
7:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
|
Sep 20 |
Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2 |
Super 4 |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 21 |
Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2 |
Super 4 |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 23 |
Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2 |
Super 4 |
7:30 PM |
Abu Dhabi |
|
Sep 24 |
Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2 |
Super 4 |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 25 |
Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 2 |
Super 4 |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 26 |
Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 1 |
Super 4 |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
|
Sep 28 |
Final |
Final |
7:30 PM |
Dubai |
When and where is India vs Pakistan?
The Group A fixture is scheduled for Sunday and will begin at 6:30pm (14:30 GMT) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Why is Dubai hosting India vs Pakistan?
India was slated to host the tournament as per the hosting rights schedule, and while the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) remains the official host of the tournament, it is being played in the UAE due to the recent conflict between India and Pakistan.
How many times has Pakistan won the Asia Cup?
Pakistan have lifted the trophy on two occasions – in 2000 and 2012 – and qualified for the final five times.
India are seven-time Asia Cup champions, with 11 appearances in the final.
How many times has India beaten Pakistan in the Asia Cup?
In their 19 clashes in the Asia Cup, India have beaten Pakistan 10 times and lost to their neighbours on six occasions. Three matches, including the group-stage match in 2023, were abandoned due to poor weather.
Asia Cup 2025 Streaming Providers by Nation
- India: All matches are televised on TV by Sony Sports Network, and app and web-based live streaming is available with a subscription from Sony LIV. All matches also come in several regional languages.
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Pakistan: Matches are telecast by PTV Sports and may be streamed on the Tamasha app.
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Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport has live TV and digital streaming throughout the region.
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Sri Lanka: Sirsa TV provides live broadcast; Bangladesh supporters can watch on Gazi TV (GTV) and Rabbithole and Toffee apps.
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United States & Canada: Willow TV (through Sling TV) provides extensive live streaming of all games accessible via both television and online streaming, with subscription offerings designed for cricket enthusiasts.
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United Kingdom & Ireland: All games are available to watch on TV and the TNT Sports app. Streaming is also provided via discovery+, supported by packages like Sky, BT, EE, and Virgin Media, as well as with independent subscription.
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Australia & New Zealand: The official streaming partner for Yupp TV means that fans can watch live matches online and on smart devices.
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Middle East & North Africa: All games are streamed live by STARZPLAY (CricLife MAX) and eLife TV, which can be accessed via local TV networks and streaming apps.
