The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced that Dubai and Abu Dhabi have been selected as the host cities for the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 tournament. As per the schedule of the 19 matches of the Asia Cup 2025, Dubai is all set to host 11, while Abu Dhabi will host the other eight. Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be held in the T20 format, from September 9 to September 28.
Asia Cup 2025: Schedule
Asia Cup 2025 is scheduled to be held in the T20 format, from September 9 to September 28.
Asia Cup 2025: Host City
- Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Asia Cup 2025: Group A and B
The teams have been divided into two groups – Graopu A inlucdes Defending champion India, Pakistan, hosts UAE, and Oman. Group B will include Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong.
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | Bangladesh |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE) | Afghanistan |
| Oman | Hong Kong |
Asia Cup 2025: India vs Pakistan Clash
India will play on UAE and Pakistan in Dubai before playing Oman in Abu Dhabi. Dubai will host the final on September 28. The marquee group stage match between India and Pakistan will be played at the Dubai International Stadium on September 14, 2025.
Full schedule of Men’s Asia Cup
September 9 – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Abu Dhabi)
September 10 – India vs UAE (Dubai)
September 11 – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Abu Dhabi)
September 12 – Pakistan vs Oman (Dubai)
September 13 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Abu Dhabi)
September 14 – India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
September 15 – UAE vs Oman (Abu Dhabi) and Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Dubai)
September 16 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
September 17 – Pakistan vs UAE (Dubai)
September 18 – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
September 19 – India vs Oman (Abu Dhabi)
Super 4s
September 20 – B1 vs B2 (Dubai)
September 21 – AI vs A2 (Dubai)
September 23 – A2 vs B1 (Abu Dhabi)
September 24 – A1 vs B2 (Dubai)
September 25 – A2 vs B2 (Dubai)
September 26 – A1 vs B1 (Dubai)
September 28 – Final (Dubai)
ACC president Mohsin Naqvi Statement –
“The Asia Cup is more than just a tournament; it’s a celebration of Asian cricket. Hosting it in the UAE allows us to bring the excitement to one of the most vibrant cricketing hubs in the world. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are well equipped to deliver a seamless and world class experience for players, fans, and broadcasters alike,”
