After months of anticipation and diplomatic negotiations, the 2025 Asia Cup is set to showcase the finest cricket talent from across Asia. Running from September 9-28, 2025, this tournament promises to deliver unforgettable moments as eight nations compete for continental supremacy.
Asia Cup 2025: Key Tournament Details
Tournament Dates: September 9-28, 2025
Host Country: India (matches played in UAE)
Venues: Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Format: T20 International
Teams: 8 nations (expanded format)
Final: September 28, 2025, Dubai
Asia Cup 2025 Host
In a remarkable arrangement, while India officially hosts the 2025 Asia Cup, all matches will be played at neutral venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This decision addresses ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, ensuring the tournament proceeds smoothly while maintaining competitive integrity.
The UAE’s world-class cricket facilities provide the perfect backdrop for what promises to be the most competitive Asia Cup edition yet.
Complete Fixtures Schedule
| Date | Time (PST) | Match | Teams |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 9 | 7:30 PM | Match 1 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong |
| Wed, Sep 10 | 7:30 PM | Match 2 | United Arab Emirates vs India |
| Thu, Sep 11 | 7:30 PM | Match 3 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong |
| Fri, Sep 12 | 7:30 PM | Match 4 | Oman vs Pakistan |
| Sat, Sep 13 | 7:30 PM | Match 5 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
| Sun, Sep 14 | 7:30 PM | Match 6 | India vs Pakistan |
| Mon, Sep 15 | 5:00 PM | Match 7 | United Arab Emirates vs Oman |
| Mon, Sep 15 | 7:30 PM | Match 8 | Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka |
| Tue, Sep 16 | 7:30 PM | Match 9 | Afghanistan vs Bangladesh |
| Wed, Sep 17 | 7:30 PM | Match 10 | United Arab Emirates vs Pakistan |
| Thu, Sep 18 | 7:30 PM | Match 11 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka |
| Fri, Sep 19 | 7:30 PM | Match 12 | India vs Oman |
| Sat, Sep 20 | 7:30 PM | Super Four 1 | TBA vs TBA |
| Sun, Sep 21 | 7:30 PM | Super Four 2 | TBA vs TBA |
| Tue, Sep 23 | 7:30 PM | Super Four 3 | TBA vs TBA |
| Wed, Sep 24 | 7:30 PM | Super Four 4 | TBA vs TBA |
| Thu, Sep 25 | 7:30 PM | Super Four 5 | TBA vs TBA |
| Fri, Sep 26 | 7:30 PM | Super Four 6 | TBA vs TBA |
| Sun, Sep 28 | 7:30 PM | FINAL | TBA vs TBA |
Complete Squad Names
Afghanistan
Darwish Rasooli, Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Ishaq, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sediqullah Atal, Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Fareed Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, AM Ghazanfar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Noor Ahmad
Bangladesh
Litton Das, Jaker Ali, Nurul Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mahedi Hasan, Mohammad Saifuddin, Nasum Ahmed, Rishad Hossain, Saif Hassan, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Mustafizur Rahman, Shoriful Islam, Taskin Ahmed
Hong Kong
Anshy Rath, Babar Hayat, Martin Coetzee, Kinchit Shah, Shahid Wasif, Zeeshan Ali, Yasim Murtaza, Aizaz Khan, Nasrulla Rana, Nizakat Khan, Ali Hassan, Ateeq Iqbal, Ehsan Khan, Mohammad Ghazanfar, Mohammad Waheed, Ayush Shukla, Kalhan Challu
India
Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, Jitesh Sharma, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Tilak Varma, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy
Oman
Jatinder Singh, Aamir Kaleem, Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Mohammad Nadeem, Karan Sonavale, Hassnain Shah, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Ashish Odedara, Shah Faisal, Sufyan Yousaf, Zikria Islam
Pakistan
Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Agha, Faheem Ashraf, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Nawaz, Abrar Ahmed, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Mohammad Wasim, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufiyan Muqeem
Sri Lanka
Nuwanidu Fernando, Kusal Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Perera, Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Kamindu Mendis, Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Nuwan Thushara, Dunith Wellalage
United Arab Emirates
Muhammad Waseem, Asif Khan, Rahul Chopra, Ethan D’Souza, Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Harshit Kaushik, Muhammad Farooq, Dhruv Parashar, Haider Ali, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Rohid, Simranjeet Singh, Muhammad Zohaib, Saghir Khan
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Asia Cup 2025 Awaits
From September 9-28, the cricket world’s attention turns to the UAE as eight nations battle for Asia Cup glory. With expanded participation, historic rivalries, and 2026 World Cup implications, the 2025 Asia Cup promises to deliver cricket drama at its absolute peak.
Whether you’re supporting tournament favorites India and Pakistan or cheering for underdogs like Hong Kong and Oman, this Asia Cup guarantees unforgettable cricket moments that will resonate far beyond the final ball in Dubai.