Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule: Dates, Matches, Venues and India vs Pakistan Match
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule: Full Fixtures, Venues, and Key Matches
The Asia Cup 2025 returns from September 9 to September 28, 2025, with the United Arab Emirates hosting the continent’s top eight teams in an action-packed T20I tournament. This 17th edition promises mouthwatering encounters and blockbuster rivalries, with teams eyeing regional bragging rights and crucial preparation ahead of the next T20 World Cup.
Format and Groups
Format: T20I
Teams: 8 (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Hong Kong)
Venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Dubai), Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi)
Groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
Each team plays every other team in their group once, the top two from each group reach the Super Fours, and the two best in Super Fours play the Final.
Complete Asia Cup 2025 Match Schedule
Date | Match | Group | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Group B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Sep 10 | India vs UAE | Group A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Group B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Sep 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Group A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Sep 14 | India vs Pakistan | Group A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 15 | UAE vs Oman | Group A | Abu Dhabi | 5:30 PM |
Sep 15 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Group B | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Sep 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | Group A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Sep 19 | India vs Oman | Group A | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Super Fours
Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 20 | Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 21 | Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 23 | Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 1 | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Sep 24 | Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 25 | Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Sep 26 | Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 1 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Final
Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
Sep 28 | Final | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Key Matches and Rivalries to Watch
India vs Pakistan: Sep 14, Dubai – The biggest showdown in Asian cricket, where fans expect fireworks and high drama.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: Sep 13, Abu Dhabi – Two teams with a history of close contests.
Super Fours: The round-robin format ensures that the top teams face each other more than once – and could set up another India vs Pakistan classic.
Venues
Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Capacity: 25,000, 11 matches)
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi (Capacity: 20,000, 8 matches)
Both venues are known for high-quality pitches and world-class facilities, making the Emirates the perfect host for a high-profile T20 tournament under lights.