The countdown for the 2026 T20 World Cup will officially begin as the Asia Cup will start on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates. With defending champions India as favourites, the likes of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will look to make their claim on the continental title. While the BCCI remains the host of the tournament, it UAE will be the host under an agreement of a hybrid model. So ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, here are all the details, including Full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and live streaming details.<h2>When will the Asia Cup 2025 start?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on 9 September 2025 as Afghanistan take on Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser clash with the venue yet to be finalised.<h2>How many teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>Eight teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025, divided into two groups of eight teams each.Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, OmanGroup B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China<h2>When is the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The India vs Pakistan clash in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on Sunday (September 14), with the venue yet to be finalised.<h2>What is the tournament format of the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format, unlike the 2023 edition, which took place in ODI format.<h2>What is the in-tournament team format for the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>With eight teams divided into two groups of four teams each, all teams will play three round-robin matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Four Stage, where all four teams will again play in round-robin format. After the Super Four stage, the top two teams will meet in the final of the Asia Cup 2025.<h2>When is the final of the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on September 28, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai to host the matches.<h2>When will the matches the Asia Cup 2025 start?</h2>All the matches of the Asia Cup 2025 will start at 7:30 PM IST (6:00 PM local time) except UAE vs Oman which will start at 5:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time) on September 15.&nbsp;<h2>Which channel will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 in India?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Which channel will live stream the Asia Cup 2025 in India?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app in India.<h2>Squads</h2>Pakistan's Squad for Asia Cup:Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim.&nbsp;Afghanistan's preliminary squad for Asia Cup:Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Ishaq, Rashid Khan (C), Mohammad Nabi, Nangyal Kharoti, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq, Farid Malik, Saleem Safi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Bashir Ahmad.&nbsp;Bangladesh preliminary squad for Asia Cup:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Litton Das (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Saif Hassan.&nbsp;India squad for Asia Cup:&nbsp;Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh&nbsp;UAE preliminary squad for Asia Cup:&nbsp;Yet to be announced&nbsp;Oman preliminary squad for Asia Cup:&nbsp;Yet to be announced&nbsp;Hong Kong preliminary squad for Asia Cup:&nbsp;Yet to be announced&nbsp;Sri Lanka preliminary squad for Asia Cup:&nbsp;Yet to be announced&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-virat-kohli-here-is-a-look-at-five-indian-batters-with-most-runs-in-asia-cup-odis-t20is-sachin-tendulkar-ms-dhoni-dhawan-1754123070628">From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)</a><h2>Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures</h2>September 9 (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 10 (Wednesday): India vs UAE (Group A)September 11 (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 12 (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman (Group A)September 13 (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B)September 14 (Sunday): India vs Pakistan (Group A)September 15 (Monday): UAE vs Oman (Group A)September 15 (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 16 (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Group B)September 17 (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE (Group A)September 18 (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Group B)September 19 (Friday): India vs Oman (Group A)<h2>Asia cup 2025 Super 4 And Final Schedule</h2>September 20 (Saturday): B1 vs B2September 21 (Sunday): A1 vs A2September 23 (Tuesday): A2 vs B1September 24 (Wednesday): A1 vs B2September 25 (Thursday): A2 vs B2September 26 (Friday): A1 vs B1September 28 (Sunday): Final

The Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025 was announced on Tuesday (Aug 19) as Shubman Gill was included, while Shreyas Iyer was ignored. The tournament serves as the launch pad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. So, ahead of the tournament, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025.

The countdown for the 2026 T20 World Cup will officially begin as the Asia Cup will start on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates. With defending champions India as favourites, the likes of Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan will look to make their claim on the continental title. While the BCCI remains the host of the tournament, it UAE will be the host under an agreement of a hybrid model. So ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025, here are all the details, including Full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and live streaming details. When will the Asia Cup 2025 start? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on 9 September 2025 as Afghanistan take on Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser clash with the venue yet to be finalised. How many teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025? Eight teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025, divided into two groups of eight teams each. Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China When is the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025? The India vs Pakistan clash in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on Sunday (September 14), with the venue yet to be finalised. What is the tournament format of the Asia Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format, unlike the 2023 edition, which took place in ODI format. What is the in-tournament team format for the Asia Cup 2025? With eight teams divided into two groups of four teams each, all teams will play three round-robin matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Four Stage, where all four teams will again play in round-robin format. After the Super Four stage, the top two teams will meet in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. When is the final of the Asia Cup 2025? The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on September 28, with Abu Dhabi and Dubai to host the matches. When will the matches the Asia Cup 2025 start? All the matches of the Asia Cup 2025 will start at 7:30 PM IST (6:00 PM local time) except UAE vs Oman which will start at 5:30 PM IST (4:00 PM local time) on September 15. Which channel will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 in India? The Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Which channel will live stream the Asia Cup 2025 in India? The Asia Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on the SonyLiv app in India. Squads Pakistan's Squad for Asia Cup: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim. Afghanistan's preliminary squad for Asia Cup: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sediqullah Atal, Wafiullah Tarakhil, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Ishaq, Rashid Khan (C), Mohammad Nabi, Nangyal Kharoti, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Karim Janat, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, AM Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Naveen ul Haq, Farid Malik, Saleem Safi, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Bashir Ahmad. Bangladesh preliminary squad for Asia Cup: Litton Das (Captain), Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Mohammad Naim Sheikh, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Parvez Hossain Emon, Towhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Shamim Hossain Patwary, Nazmul Hossain Shanto, Rishad Hossain, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Tanvir Islam, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nahid Rana, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Nurul Hasan Sohan, Mahidul Islam Bhuiyan Ankon, Saif Hassan. India squad for Asia Cup: Surya Kumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh UAE preliminary squad for Asia Cup: Yet to be announced Oman preliminary squad for Asia Cup: Yet to be announced Hong Kong preliminary squad for Asia Cup: Yet to be announced Sri Lanka preliminary squad for Asia Cup: Yet to be announced ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Virat Kohli, 5 Indian batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is) Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures September 9 (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 10 (Wednesday): India vs UAE (Group A) September 11 (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 12 (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman (Group A) September 13 (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B) September 14 (Sunday): India vs Pakistan (Group A) September 15 (Monday): UAE vs Oman (Group A) September 15 (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 16 (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Group B) September 17 (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE (Group A) September 18 (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Group B) September 19 (Friday): India vs Oman (Group A) Asia cup 2025 Super 4 And Final Schedule September 20 (Saturday): B1 vs B2 September 21 (Sunday): A1 vs A2 September 23 (Tuesday): A2 vs B1 September 24 (Wednesday): A1 vs B2 September 25 (Thursday): A2 vs B2 September 26 (Friday): A1 vs B1 September 28 (Sunday): Final

The Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025 was announced on Tuesday (Aug 19) as Shubman Gill was included, while Shreyas Iyer was ignored. The tournament serves as the launch pad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. So, ahead of the tournament, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025.

Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - full squads, complete fixtures, date, time, venue and other key details

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar. 

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, here is a look at five batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is). The list also features Sanath Jayasuriya, Virat Kohli and Sachin Tendulkar.&nbsp;

From Rohit Sharma to Kumar Sangakkara, 5 batters with most runs in Asia Cup (ODIs + T20Is)

The Asia Cup 2025 is all set for another edition as eight teams will gather for the continental tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite India being the official hosts of the tournament. Unlike the recent two editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards despite the recent Phalagam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming.<h2>When will the Asia Cup 2025 start?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on 9 September 2025 as Afghanistan take on Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser clash with the venue yet to be finalised.<h2>How many teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>Eight teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025, divided into two groups of eight teams each.Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, OmanGroup B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China<h2>When is the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The India vs Pakistan clash in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on Sunday (September 14), with the venue yet to be finalised.<h2>What is the tournament format of the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format, unlike the 2023 edition, which took place in ODI format.<h2>What is the in-tournament team format for the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>With eight teams divided into two groups of four teams each, all teams will play three round-robin matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Four Stage, where all four teams will again play in round-robin format. After the Super Four stage, the top two teams will meet in the final of the Asia Cup 2025.<h2>When is the final of the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on September 28, with the venue yet to be decided.<h2>Which channel will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 in India?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India.<h2>Which channel will live stream the Asia Cup 2025 in India?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app in India.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-watch-stokes-refuses-to-shake-jadeja-s-hand-as-tempers-flare-after-manchester-test-ends-in-stalemate-1753672370669">Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate</a><h2>Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures:</h2>September 9 (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 10 (Wednesday): India vs UAE (Group A)September 11 (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 12 (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman (Group A)September 13 (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B)September 14 (Sunday): India vs Pakistan (Group A)September 15 (Monday): UAE vs Oman (Group A)September 15 (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Group B)September 16 (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Group B)September 17 (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE (Group A)September 18 (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Group B)September 19 (Friday): India vs Oman (Group A)<h2>Asia cup 2025 Super 4 And Final Schedule:</h2>September 20 (Saturday): B1 vs B2September 21 (Sunday): A1 vs A2September 23 (Tuesday): A2 vs B1September 24 (Wednesday): A1 vs B2September 25 (Thursday): A2 vs B2September 26 (Friday): A1 vs B1September 28 (Sunday): Final

Unlike the recent editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming.

The Asia Cup 2025 is all set for another edition as eight teams will gather for the continental tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), despite India being the official hosts of the tournament. Unlike the recent two editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards despite the recent Phalagam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming. When will the Asia Cup 2025 start? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on 9 September 2025 as Afghanistan take on Hong Kong in the curtain-raiser clash with the venue yet to be finalised. How many teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025? Eight teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2025, divided into two groups of eight teams each. Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong China When is the India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025? The India vs Pakistan clash in Group A of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on Sunday (September 14), with the venue yet to be finalised. What is the tournament format of the Asia Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format, unlike the 2023 edition, which took place in ODI format. What is the in-tournament team format for the Asia Cup 2025? With eight teams divided into two groups of four teams each, all teams will play three round-robin matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will proceed to the Super Four Stage, where all four teams will again play in round-robin format. After the Super Four stage, the top two teams will meet in the final of the Asia Cup 2025. When is the final of the Asia Cup 2025? The final of the Asia Cup 2025 will take place on September 28, with the venue yet to be decided. Which channel will broadcast the Asia Cup 2025 in India? The Asia Cup 2025 will be broadcast on the Sony Sports Network in India. Which channel will live stream the Asia Cup 2025 in India? The Asia Cup 2025 will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app in India. ALSO READ | Watch: Stokes refuses to shake Jadeja's hand as tempers flare after Manchester Test ends in stalemate Asia Cup 2025 Group Stage Fixtures: September 9 (Tuesday): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 10 (Wednesday): India vs UAE (Group A) September 11 (Thursday): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 12 (Friday): Pakistan vs Oman (Group A) September 13 (Saturday): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B) September 14 (Sunday): India vs Pakistan (Group A) September 15 (Monday): UAE vs Oman (Group A) September 15 (Monday): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Group B) September 16 (Tuesday): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Group B) September 17 (Wednesday): Pakistan vs UAE (Group A) September 18 (Thursday): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Group B) September 19 (Friday): India vs Oman (Group A) Asia cup 2025 Super 4 And Final Schedule: September 20 (Saturday): B1 vs B2 September 21 (Sunday): A1 vs A2 September 23 (Tuesday): A2 vs B1 September 24 (Wednesday): A1 vs B2 September 25 (Thursday): A2 vs B2 September 26 (Friday): A1 vs B1 September 28 (Sunday): Final

Unlike the recent editions, the upcoming edition will consist of eight teams, with India vs Pakistan also on the cards. Ahead of the continental tournament in the UAE, here are all the details of the Asia Cup 2025, including format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates and live streaming.

Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know - format, teams, groups, full fixtures, key dates, live streaming

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has confirmed the dates and venue of the 17th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup, to be played in the T20I format, this year. Amid rumours of a potential 2025 Asia Cup schedule announcement following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka (on Thursday), Naqvi revealed that the UAE will host the eight-team tournament from September 9 to September 28; he, however, kept mum on rumours of India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group.&nbsp;The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-eng-2025-navjot-sidhu-slams-gautam-gambhir-tactics-after-india-stare-at-series-defeat-in-manchester-1753526177394">IND vs ENG 2025: Sidhu slams Gambhir’s tactics after India stare at series-defeat in Manchester</a> &nbsp;The fate of this tournament, however, remained uncertain for the longest time following the India-Pakistan military tussle in May. Naqvi addressed the media following the conclusion of the ACC meeting, but remained quiet over its scheduling, keeping everyone wondering how many times the arch-rivals will face off in this biennial tournament. &nbsp;Despite India remaining the host of the 2025 Asia Cup, an agreement signed between the two boards (BCCI and PCB) ahead of the Champions Trophy earlier this year will see a neutral venue staging this tournament. As per that mutual agreement, neither of the two countries will travel across the border for any bilateral or multi-team event during the current FTP, with a neutral venue hosting each other’s matches every time. &nbsp;Since the BCCI denied sending Team India to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to security concerns, with Dubai hosting all India matches, including the semis and the finale, the PCB reciprocated by denying sending its team across the border for the 2025 Asia Cup, with the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) staging the tournament.<h3>What about India-Pakistan matches? &nbsp;</h3>The India vs. Pakistan cricket match draws an unimaginable amount of engagement and money, thus making it the most lucrative affair of any multi-team tournament involving both.&nbsp; &nbsp;Although nothing is confirmed yet, going by the generic norm, it looks likely that two Asian powerhouses will be drawn in the same group, which would see them facing against each other thrice (at best) – one during the group stage, one in Super Six, and one in the summit clash, should both make it that far. There has, however, never been an India-Pakistan Asia Cup final to date.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Team India is the defending Asia Cup champions, having beaten Sri Lanka by ten wickets in the most lop-sided Asia Cup Final the last time (in Dubai). Sri Lanka, however, won the last T20I edition (in 2022), beating Pakistan in the final.

The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, has confirmed the dates and venue of the 17th edition of the Men’s Asia Cup, to be played in the T20I format, this year. Amid rumours of a potential 2025 Asia Cup schedule announcement following ACC’s annual general meeting in Dhaka (on Thursday), Naqvi revealed that the UAE will host the eight-team tournament from September 9 to September 28; he, however, kept mum on rumours of India and Pakistan being drawn in the same group. The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman. Also read | IND vs ENG 2025: Sidhu slams Gambhir’s tactics after India stare at series-defeat in Manchester The fate of this tournament, however, remained uncertain for the longest time following the India-Pakistan military tussle in May. Naqvi addressed the media following the conclusion of the ACC meeting, but remained quiet over its scheduling, keeping everyone wondering how many times the arch-rivals will face off in this biennial tournament. Despite India remaining the host of the 2025 Asia Cup, an agreement signed between the two boards (BCCI and PCB) ahead of the Champions Trophy earlier this year will see a neutral venue staging this tournament. As per that mutual agreement, neither of the two countries will travel across the border for any bilateral or multi-team event during the current FTP, with a neutral venue hosting each other’s matches every time. Since the BCCI denied sending Team India to Pakistan for the 2025 Champions Trophy due to security concerns, with Dubai hosting all India matches, including the semis and the finale, the PCB reciprocated by denying sending its team across the border for the 2025 Asia Cup, with the UAE (Dubai and Abu Dhabi) staging the tournament. What about India-Pakistan matches? The India vs. Pakistan cricket match draws an unimaginable amount of engagement and money, thus making it the most lucrative affair of any multi-team tournament involving both. Although nothing is confirmed yet, going by the generic norm, it looks likely that two Asian powerhouses will be drawn in the same group, which would see them facing against each other thrice (at best) – one during the group stage, one in Super Six, and one in the summit clash, should both make it that far. There has, however, never been an India-Pakistan Asia Cup final to date. Meanwhile, Team India is the defending Asia Cup champions, having beaten Sri Lanka by ten wickets in the most lop-sided Asia Cup Final the last time (in Dubai). Sri Lanka, however, won the last T20I edition (in 2022), beating Pakistan in the final.

The eight participating teams in the 2025 Men's Asia Cup include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the UAE, Hong Kong and Oman.

2025 Asia Cup: ACC president Mohsin Naqvi confirms dates, venue; no word on India-Pakistan in same group rumour

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to announce the Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as the continental tournament is little over a month away. According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament.<h2>Asia Cup 2025 schedule to be out soon</h2>The ACC held its meeting in Dhaka earlier in the week, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) boycotting it. However, the board was kept on alert regarding the proceedings of the meeting. According to prominent cricket website Cricbuzz, the schedule is likely to be announced within the next 24-48 hours, if not as early as Saturday (July 26).&nbsp;“The full schedule and programme are expected to be released in a staggered manner - partially on Saturday, with the rest likely on Monday, if not all at once over the weekend. As previously reported by this website, the tournament is set to take place from September 10 to 28, although the dates may not be entirely final. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE are expected to be the host cities,” reported Cricbuzz.&nbsp;It is learnt that ACC has left the decision to BCCI to sort the final details regarding sponsorship. If all goes according to plan, the BCCI, in coordination with the ACC, will announce the schedule for the tournament in the coming hours.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-india-pakistan-in-same-asia-cup-2025-group-here-s-what-we-know-about-the-continental-event-1753500018745">India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event</a><h2>When is the Asia Cup 2025?</h2>The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 (tentative date) in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format.&nbsp;&nbsp;The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21 (tentative date). The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament.

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is set to announce the Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as the continental tournament is little over a month away. According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament. Asia Cup 2025 schedule to be out soon The ACC held its meeting in Dhaka earlier in the week, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) boycotting it. However, the board was kept on alert regarding the proceedings of the meeting. According to prominent cricket website Cricbuzz, the schedule is likely to be announced within the next 24-48 hours, if not as early as Saturday (July 26). “The full schedule and programme are expected to be released in a staggered manner - partially on Saturday, with the rest likely on Monday, if not all at once over the weekend. As previously reported by this website, the tournament is set to take place from September 10 to 28, although the dates may not be entirely final. Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE are expected to be the host cities,” reported Cricbuzz. It is learnt that ACC has left the decision to BCCI to sort the final details regarding sponsorship. If all goes according to plan, the BCCI, in coordination with the ACC, will announce the schedule for the tournament in the coming hours. ALSO READ | India, Pakistan in same Asia Cup 2025 group? Here's what we know about the continental event When is the Asia Cup 2025? The Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 5 (tentative date) in the UAE as part of the neutral venue agreement despite India being the hosts. Eight teams will participate in the tournament, with them being divided into two groups of four teams each. Each team will play every other team in the group in a round robin format. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where the four teams will again play in a round robin format. The top two teams from the round robin format will qualify for the final, which takes place on September 21 (tentative date). The entire tournament will be played in a T20I format.

According to media reports, ACC will announce the schedule for the tournament in the next 24-48 hours. Interestingly, the draft proposal, which will be official in the coming hours, includes India and Pakistan in the same group and will likely meet on multiple occasions during the tournament.

ACC set to announce Asia Cup 2025 schedule imminently as BCCI sorts final sponsorship details

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