Last updated on August 18th, 2025 at 05:36 pm
Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule Announced
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The UAE is Set to Host a Spectacular Asia Cup 2025 With Day-Night Matches.
The Asian Cricket Council have announced that the Asia Cup 2025 is all set to start from September 5 to September 21, 2025. The UAE will be hosting these exciting Twenty20 cricket matches in a day-night format. The competition offers high-stakes matches, particularly the India-Pakistan match on September 7, and features eight teams, including the dominant nations of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
All eight teams are divided into two Groups A and Group B. From both groups top two teams will move to the next stage. The matches will be played in the stadiums of Dubai and Sharjah.
Tournament Dates and Venue
Asia Cup 2025 schedule kicks off on September 9 and ends with the final on September 28.
The tournament will last for 17 days, and the matches will be played in T20 format. The tournament will feature 19 matches across the group stages, Super Four, and the final.
Below is the full schedule of the Asia Cup 2025
| Date | Match | Group | Time (IST) |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Group B | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 10, 2025 | India vs UAE | Group A | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Group B | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Pakistan vs Oman | Group A | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 13, 2025 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 14, 2025 | India vs Pakistan | Group A | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 15, 2025 | UAE vs Oman | Group A | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Group B | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group B | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 17, 2025 | Pakistan vs UAE | Group A | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group B | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 19, 2025 | India vs Oman | Group A | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Super Four, Match 1 (B1 vs B2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 21, 2025 | Super Four, Match 2 (A1 vs A2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Super Four, Match 3 (A2 vs B1) | Super Four | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 24, 2025 | Super Four, Match 4 (A1 vs B2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Super Four, Match 5 (A2 vs B2) | Super Four | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 26, 2025 | Super Four, Match 6 (A1 vs B1) | Super Four | 7:30 PM |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Final | Final | 7:30 PM |
Teams and Groups
There are a total of eight teams participating in this Asia Cup, and they are divided into two groups for the 2025 Asia Cup. While Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Oman are in Group B, India, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Hong Kong are in Group A. Each group’s top two teams move on to the Super Four.
The favourites, India under Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan under Muhammad Rizwan, could be surprised by underdogs like the United Arab Emirates and Nepal. Every squad participates in three group-stage games.
Important Matches to Watch
The India vs. Pakistan match is scheduled for September 7 in Dubai as part of the Asia Cup 2025 calendar, while a potential Super Four rematch is scheduled for September 14. Pakistan vs. Hong Kong on September 9 and India vs. UAE on September 6 are two other important matches.
The Super Four will begin on September 12 and conclude in Dubai on September 21. Every match starts at 7:30 PM IST and is day-night, making it ideal for prime-time viewing.
Also, one of the dangerous teams that has emerged from Asia is Afghanistan. This team have the potential to beat Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Don’t be surprised if you see Afghanistan in the Super Four Stage of the tournament. Watch all the matches of Afghanistan to fulfil your excitement.
Points System and Match Format
Each side in the 2025 Asia Cup will play three group-stage matches in a T20 format. Each group’s top two go to the Super Four, where they play one another.
The final is reached by the top two Super Four teams. Wins are worth points, and ties are decided by Net Run Rate. This arrangement guarantees thrilling, quick-paced cricket that culminates in a spectacular showdown.
The boards of all eight teams will announce their squad very soon, and we will see the teams battling for this prestigious trophy.
All eyes will be on the India and Pakistan matches, and do not forget Afghanistan.