The official schedule for the Asia Cup 2025 has been released! The exciting cricket tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28 and will be played in the T20 format.
This tournament is seen as an important practice before the T20 World Cup 2026, which will take place in India and Sri Lanka.
India vs Pakistan – A Possible Triple Showdown?
India and Pakistan, two of cricket’s biggest rivals, are in the same group (Group A) along with UAE and Oman.
Here’s what’s exciting – India and Pakistan might face each other up to three times during the tournament!
- First Match: India vs Pakistan on September 14 (Group Stage)
- Second Match: If both teams qualify, they could play again on September 21 (Super 4s)
- Third Match: If both reach the final, they might meet again on September 28
These matches are expected to be major global sporting events with high fan interest.
India’s Schedule in Group Stage
- September 10 – India vs UAE
- September 14 – India vs Pakistan
- September 19 – India vs Oman
Group A Teams:
- India
- Pakistan
- UAE
- Oman
Group B Teams:
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- Hong Kong
Full Group Stage Schedule:
- Sept 9 – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
- Sept 10 – India vs UAE
- Sept 11 – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
- Sept 12 – Pakistan vs Oman
- Sept 13 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- Sept 14 – India vs Pakistan
- Sept 15 – UAE vs Oman & Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
- Sept 16 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
- Sept 17 – Pakistan vs UAE
- Sept 18 – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
- Sept 19 – India vs Oman
Super 4s & Final Schedule:
- Sept 20 – B1 vs B2
- Sept 21 – A1 vs A2 (Possible India vs Pakistan again!)
- Sept 23 – A2 vs B1
- Sept 24 – A1 vs B2
- Sept 25 – A2 vs B2
- Sept 26 – A1 vs B1
- Sept 28 – Final Match
Matches will be played across Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Dubai.
Get ready for some thrilling cricket action!
