Updated Asia Cup 2025 Schedule: Check Out the New Dates
The biggest tournament of Asian cricket is back. The Asia Cup 2025 cricket schedule is out, and this time it is going to be more thrilling with games held in T20 format. Just like always, cricket fans across Asia are all set to enjoy some thrilling matches between top teams like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and more. Let’s break down everything you need to know — from format, host, schedule, to past winners — all in one place.
Format of This Year’s Asia Cup
Asia Cup doesn’t always follow one fixed format. It keeps changing depending on the year. Last time in 2023, it was played in ODI format, so this time in 2025, it’s going to be played in T20I format.
The format is simple and the same as the previous T20 Asia Cups:
- Group Stage – All 8 teams will be divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Teams in each group will play against each other once. From each group, the top 2 teams will go to Super 4.
- Super 4 – In this stage, the 4 qualified teams will face each other in a round-robin style. Every team plays 3 matches here. The top 2 teams at the end of this round will move to the final.
- Final – The final match will decide the winner of the Asia Cup 2025.
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Host and Teams of the Asia Cup
India is the host of the Asia Cup 2025. However, due to issues between India and Pakistan, the matches will be played in the UAE. There are a total of 8 teams taking part in this year’s Asia Cup, which are:
| Group A | Group B |
| India (Host and Defending Champion) | Sri Lanka |
| Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| UAE | Afghanistan |
| Oman | Hong Kong |
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule (Tentative)
The tournament is scheduled for September. The first game will be played on 9th September, between Afghanistan and Hong Kong. Here is the complete cricket schedule:
Group Stage Matches:
| 9-Sep | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | 7:30 pm |
| 10-Sep | India vs UAE | 7:30 pm |
| 11-Sep | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | 7:30 pm |
| 12-Sep | Pakistan vs Oman | 7:30 pm |
| 13-Sep | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 7:30 pm |
| 14-Sep | India vs Pakistan | 7:30 pm |
| 15-Sep | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | 7:30 pm |
| 15-Sep | UAE vs Oman | 7:30 pm |
| 16-Sep | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | 7:30 pm |
| 17-Sep | Pakistan vs UAE | 7:30 pm |
| 18-Sep | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | 7:30 pm |
| 19-Sep | India vs Oman | 7:30 pm |
Super 4 Games and Final:
| September 20 | Group B Q1 vs Group B Q2 | 19:30 |
| September 21 | Group A Q1 vs Group A Q2 | 19:30 |
| September 23 | Group A Q1 vs Group B Q2 | 19:30 |
| September 24 | Group B Q1 vs Group A Q2 | 19:30 |
| September 25 | Group A Q2 vs Group B Q2 | 19:30 |
| September 26 | Group A Q1 vs Group B Q1 | 19:30 |
| September 28 | Final | 19:30 |
Q= Qualifier
Note: This is the tentative schedule. It may be changed.
Winners of the Asia Cup:
Know who won the title the most number of times here in the table below:
| Team | Number | Year of Win |
| India | 8 | 1984 1988 1991 1995 2010 2016 2018 2023 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 | 1986 1997 2004 2008 2014 2022 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2000 2012 |
Final Words
Asia Cup 2025 is going to be a fun ride for all cricket fans, especially since it’s in the T20 format again. India will try to hold on to the title, but Pakistan and Sri Lanka won’t make it easy. Also, teams like Afghanistan and Bangladesh can surprise anyone on their day.
So, note down the dates — September 9 to 28 — and get ready for some solid cricket action. Details like final squads, match timings, and venues will drop as we get closer. More updates coming soon — stay with Khelostar News!
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