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The Asia Cup 2025 is back in the T20 format and threatens high-octane action under the lights in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament will run from September 9 to 28, 2025, and the matches will be divided between Dubai and Abu Dhabi—a tried-and-tested desert theatre for white-ball thrillers. The biggie encounter, India vs Pakistan, will be played on September 14 in Dubai, and it’s already the most sought-after ticket in town.
Asia Cup 2025 (T20)
The Asia Cup 2025 (T20 tournament) will be conducted in the UAE from September 9 to 28, 2025, with 8 teams – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong. The event will be full of excitement with deadly cricket action consisting of the most-watched India vs Pakistan match on September 14 in Dubai. With Asia’s leading cricketing nations and emerging sides playing, the fans are promised high-voltage matches, fierce rivalries, and memories on the field.
Category | Details |
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Format | T20 International (T20I) |
Dates | 9th September – 28th September 2025 |
Host Nation | United Arab Emirates (Dubai & Abu Dhabi) |
Number of Teams | 8 Teams (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, UAE, Hong Kong) |
Major Blockbuster | India vs Pakistan – 14th September 2025, Dubai International Stadium |
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule (Indian Standard Time)
The Asia Cup 2025 T20 tournament is going to start on 9th September 2025 in the UAE, with games being played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. There will be 8 teams participating, and the list includes India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong. The India vs Pakistan match on 14th September in Dubai is something that has been anxiously looked forward to by the fans.
Here’s the Asia Cup 2025 Schedule (IST):
Date | Fixture | Round | Time (IST) | Venue |
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Sept 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 10 | India vs UAE | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 14 | India vs Pakistan | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 15 (Afternoon) | UAE vs Oman | Group A | 3:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 15 (Evening) | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Group B | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | Group A | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group B | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 19 | India vs Oman | Group A | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 20 | Super Four Match 1 (B1 vs B2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 21 | Super Four Match 2 (A1 vs A2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 23 | Super Four Match 3 (A2 vs B1) | Super Four | 7:30 PM | Abu Dhabi |
Sept 24 | Super Four Match 4 (B1 vs A2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 25 | Super Four Match 5 (A2 vs B2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 26 | Super Four Match 6 (A1 vs B1) | Super Four | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Sept 28 | Grand Final | Final | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
India’s Asia Cup 2025 Squad
The BCCI will reveal India’s 15-man T20I squad today in Mumbai, with Ajit Agarkar leading the press conference. Suryakumar Yadav will most likely remain T20I captain, as Jasprit Bumrah has volunteered for selection—huge for India’s death-overs punch. Final names will be made official after the announcement.
Why it matters: India are the current champions, and the Asia Cup is a selection test as well as the run-up to the T20 World Cup cycle. The think tank will look to strike a balance between intent-driven top-order hitters, spin accelerators, and a pace core led by Bumrah.
Squad Announcement Highlights
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The BCCI selectors, led by Ajit Agarkar, held the press conference today at 1:30 PM IST in Mumbai to reveal the final squad of 15 players.
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Suryakumar Yadav has been declared fit and confirmed to continue as T20I captain.
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Jasprit Bumrah has also confirmed his availability, strengthening India’s fast-bowling lineup.
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Reports suggest 5 surprising last-minute changes, including the exclusion of two key players.
Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Match
The most anticipated confrontation of the Asia Cup 2025 will be carried out on 14th September in Dubai when India faces Pakistan in a pulsating T20 game. Nicknamed the mother of all wars, this high-intensity match will be the most anticipated game of the competition. Both sides will present star-studded squads with world-class hitters, aggressive pacers, and spinners who are always ready to overwhelm. Supporters around the world are waiting in anticipation for this meeting since India vs Pakistan games are always filled with passion, drama, and moments to remember. This game could influence the route to the Asia Cup 2025 knockout stages.
Asia Cup 2025: Tickets, Broadcast & Live Streaming
Tickets: Look for staged releases for Dubai and Abu Dhabi matches through official ticketing agencies linked from ACC/host boards; India–Pakistan stock sells out quickest.
Live Streaming/Telecast: Indian broadcasters will announce channels + OTT with IST timings once the final schedule card is released. Look for “Asia Cup 2025 live streaming, how to watch, India match today” pages from broadcasters and leading sports portals.