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Asia Cup 2025 News: Dates, Venues, Squads, Key Fixtures & Team Updates

Get all the latest Asia Cup 2025 updates – full schedule, squads, venues & key fixtures.

Introduction

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup is just days away! Asia’s top cricketing nations are gearing up to face off in the UAE, with high-stakes fixtures, lineup decisions, and tournament drama building up. Here’s your one-stop guide to the upcoming T20 tournament.

Tournament Overview

  • Dates: September 9 to September 28, 2025 
  • Format: T20 International (T20I) — perfect tune-up for the 2026 T20 World Cup

  • Host: United Arab Emirates (UAE) — matches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Teams & Group Stage

A total of 8 teams will participate:

  • Full Members: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan

  • Associates via ACC Premier Cup: UAE, Oman, Hong Kong 

Group Divisions:

  • Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman

  • Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

Top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four, leading to the final on 28 September in Dubai

Key Fixtures & Schedule

Match Day Fixture Venue
Sep 9
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
Abu Dhabi
Sep 10
India vs UAE
Dubai
Sep 14
India vs Pakistan
Dubai
Sep 28
Final
Dubai

👉 Most matches will begin at 6:30 PM GST / 7:30 PM IST; the only day match is UAE vs Oman on September 15 at 4 PM GST

Squad Updates & Team News

         India:

    • Captain: Surya Kumar Yadav, Vice: Shubman Gill
    • Notable changes: Shreyas Iyer dropped, Bumrah, Gill, Rohit cleared fitness tests 
    • Team landed in Dubai on September 4, missing two unnamed players 

 

          Pakistan:

    • Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan excluded in a surprising decision.

    • Team led by Salman Agha, preparing via tri-series with UAE and Afghanistan

       

      Sri Lanka:

      • Wanindu Hasaranga returns after hamstring recovery; replaces Dushan Hemantha.

      • Squad led by Charith Asalanka, includes spin trio with Hasaranga, Theekshana, and Wellalage 

Why Asia Cup 2025 is a Must-Watch

  • Neutral hosting ensures seamless India-Pakistan matches and high viewership.

  • Crucial preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup, with strategic trials and team alignments.

  • Inclusion of UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong adds exciting diversity and potential upsets.

  • Defending champions India aims to retain the title, while Pakistan and Sri Lanka look for redemption.

 

 

👉 While the Asia Cup is the highlight of 2025, the UAE T20I Tri-Series 2025 is another tournament that cricket fans won’t want to miss.

👉 To get Asia Cup live scores, updates, predictions & fantasy tips—download the app and visit the AllCric website.

❓ FAQs

When will the Asia Cup 2025 start and end?

👉 The Asia Cup 2025 will be played from September 9 to September 28, 2025, hosted in the UAE.

 

Where will the Asia Cup 2025 matches be played?

👉 All matches will take place in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with the final scheduled in Dubai.

 

How many teams are playing in Asia Cup 2025?

👉 A total of 8 teams will play – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.

 

What is the format of the Asia Cup 2025?

👉 It will be a T20 International (T20I) format, a great preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup.

 

Who is the captain of India for Asia Cup 2025?

👉 Suryakumar Yadav will lead India, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain.

 

Which big match should fans watch out for?

👉 The most-awaited clash is India vs Pakistan on September 14, 2025, in Dubai.

 

Who are the defending champions of Asia Cup?

👉 India are the defending champions, aiming to retain their title in 2025.

 

What’s the match schedule and format?
  • Group stage → Super Four → Final, all matches in the T20 format.

  • Most games at 6:30 PM GST / 7:30 PM IST; only one day match on September 15.
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