The Asia Cup is all set to return this season in September 2025, promising thrilling T20 cricket action among the top cricketing nations in Asia. Hosted by the UAE, this will be the 17th edition of the prestigious tournament. This guide covers the full Asia Cup 2025 schedule, venues, teams, format, squad lists, ticket booking process, and live streaming details — everything you need to stay updated on Asia’s biggest cricket tournament.
Overview Of the Asia Cup 2025
Asia Cup 2025 is all set to begin on 9th September 2025 and end on 28th September 2025.
The upcoming Asia Cup, now in its 17th edition, is scheduled to take place in the UAE, with matches hosted across two major stadiums in Dubai. The organizers originally planned the tournament in India but have since relocated it. The Cup is going to follow the format of Twenty20 matches. Eight teams will compete in the tournament, including the five full members of the Asian Cricket Council and Hong Kong, who secured their spot by winning the ACC Premier Cup.
| Aspect | Details |
| Tournament Name | Asia Cup 2025 (DP World Asia Cup 2025 ) |
| Edition | 17th |
| Dates | September 9 – 28, 2025 |
| Host Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Venues | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium (Abu Dhabi) |
| Format | Twenty20 International (T20I) |
Asia Cup 2025 Host And Venue
The Asia Cup 2025 is all set to take place in the UAE, which is the United Arab Emirates. Initially, the host of the tournament was India, but it changed due to political and logistical reasons. The Asia Cup will take place at two iconic venues: the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. All of these venues are well-equipped and hold the capacity to have a combined seating capacity of around 45,000 spectators.
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
The Asia Cup dates were announced in July 2024 when India was originally chosen as the host. Let’s have a look at the schedule.
| Date | Time | Match | Group/Stage | Venue |
| Sep 9, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Group B | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM | India vs UAE | Group A | Dubai |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Group B | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 12, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Pakistan vs Oman | Group A | Dubai |
| Sep 13, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Group B | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 14, 2025 | 7:30 PM | India vs Pakistan | Group A | Dubai |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 5:30 PM | UAE vs Oman | Group A | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Group B | Dubai |
| Sep 16, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Group B | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 17, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Pakistan vs UAE | Group A | Dubai |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 7:30 PM | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Group B | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 19, 2025 | 7:30 PM | India vs Oman | Group A | Abu Dhabi |
Super Four Stage
| Date | Time | Match | Venue |
| Sep 20, 2025 | 7:30 PM | B1 vs B2 | Dubai |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 7:30 PM | A1 vs A2 | Dubai |
| Sep 23, 2025 | 7:30 PM | A2 vs B1 | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 7:30 PM | A1 vs B2 | Dubai |
| Sep 25, 2025 | 7:30 PM | A2 vs B2 | Dubai |
| Sep 26, 2025 | 7:30 PM | A1 vs B1 | Dubai |
Final Match
| Date | Match | Time | Venue |
| Sep 28, 2025 | Final (Top two Super Four) | 7:30 PM | Dubai |
Asia Cup 2025 Format
This year’s format is going to be a little different to previous years’ tournaments. Given below is the format for the Asia Cup 2025 cricket tournament, which is going to start from 9th September 2025. Let’s have a look:
- This year the team has two different groups as we mentioned below.
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four Stage.
- In the Super Four, the four teams that qualified for this play against each other once in another round-robin format.
- Now, the two teams from the Super Four Qualify for the final match of the Asia Cup.
This type of structure enables balanced competition. It also makes sure every team has multiple matches.
List Of Playing Teams In the Asia Cup 2025
The Tournament features five full members of the Cricket Council, automatically qualifying them for the event. However, the UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman secured their spots through the 2024 ACC Premier Cup.
Teams are divided into two different groups, A and B, in a way to ensure balanced competition. This grouping allowed teams to play against each other in the match. Here is the full list of teams that are going to play in the 2025 Asia Cup held in the United Arab Emirates:
Group A Teams
- India
- Pakistan
- UAE ( United Arab Emirates)
- Oman
Group B Teams
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Hong Kong
Team Squad for Asia Cup 2025
| Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Hong Kong | India | Oman | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| Rashid Khan (c) | Litton Das (c, wk) | Yasim Murtaza (c) | Suryakumar Yadav (c) | Jatinder Singh (c) | Salman Ali Agha (c) | Charith Asalanka (c) | – |
| Fareed Ahmad | Nasum Ahmed | Babar Hayat (vc) | Shubman Gill (vc) | Shakeel Ahmed | Shaheen Afridi | Dushmantha Chameera | – |
| Noor Ahmad | Taskin Ahmed | Zeeshan Ali (wk) | Jasprit Bumrah | Aryan Bisht | Abrar Ahmed | Binura Fernando | – |
| Sediqullah Atal | Jaker Ali (wk) | Haroon Arshad | Varun Chakravarthy | Muhammed Imran | Hasan Ali | Nuwanidu Fernando | – |
| Sharafuddin Ashraf | Parvez Hossain Emon | Kalhan Challu | Shivam Dube | Zikria Islam | Faheem Ashraf | Wanindu Hasaranga | – |
| Fazalhaq Farooqi | Nurul Hasan (wk) | Martin Coetzee | Hardik Pandya | Aamir Kaleem | Saim Ayub | Chamika Karunaratne | – |
| Allah M. Ghazanfar | Tanzid Hasan | Mohammad Ghazanfar | Axar Patel | Nadeem Khan | Sahibzada Farhan | Kamindu Mendis | – |
| Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk) | Tanzim Hasan | Ali Hassan | Harshit Rana | Sufyan Mehmood | Mohammad Haris (wk) | Kusal Mendis (wk) | – |
| Naveen-ul-Haq | Saif Hassan | Ateeq Iqbal | Sanju Samson (wk) | Hammad Mirza | Salman Mirza | Kamil Mishara | – |
| Mohammad Ishaq (wk) | Rishad Hossain | Aizaz Khan | Abhishek Sharma | Mohammad Nadeem | Sufiyan Muqeem | Pathum Nissanka | – |
| Karim Janat | Shamim Hossain | Anas Khan | Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Ashish Odedara | Hassan Nawaz | Matheesha Pathirana | – |
| Gulbadin Naib | Towhid Hridoy | Ehsan Khan | Arshdeep Singh | Faisal Shah | Mohammad Nawaz | Kusal Perera (wk) | – |
| Mohammad Nabi | Shoriful Islam | Nizakat Khan | Rinku Singh | Hassnain Shah | Haris Rauf | Dasun Shanaka | – |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | Mehidy Hasan Miraz | Adil Mehmood | Tilak Varma | Samay Shrivastava | Khushdil Shah | Maheesh Theekshana | – |
| Mujeeb Ur Rahman | Mustafizur Rahman | Nasrulla Rana | Kuldeep Yadav | Vinayak Shukla (wk) | Hussain Talat | Nuwan Thushara | – |
| Darwish Rasooli | Mohammad Saifuddin | Anshuman Rath | – | Karan Sonavale | Mohammad Wasim Jr. | Dunith Wellalage | – |
| Ibrahim Zadran | – | Kinchit Shah | – | Sufyan Yousuf (wk) | Fakhar Zaman | – | – |
| – | – | Ayush Shukla | – | – | – | – | – |
| – | – | Mohammad Waheed | – | – | – | – | – |
| – | – | Shahid Wasif (wk) | – | – | – | – | – |
Background Asia Cup
The Asia Cup is a Premier International Cricket Tournament that was established in 1983. The tournament follows the Asian Cricket Council and aims to promote goodwill and the development of Cricket among Asian nations. Sharjah, UAE, hosted the first season of the Asia Cup in 1984. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and India participated in the tournament that time
Past Winners of The Asia Cup 2025
| Edition | Year | Winner | Host Country |
| 1st | 1984 | India | UAE |
| 2nd | 1986 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 3rd | 1988 | India | Bangladesh |
| 4th | 1990-91 | India | India |
| 5th | 1995 | India | UAE |
| 6th | 1997 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 7th | 2000 | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| 8th | 2004 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 9th | 2008 | Sri lanka | Pakistan |
| 10th | 2010 | India | Sri Lanka |
| 11th | 2012 | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| 12th | 2014 | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 13th | 2016 | India | Bangladesh |
| 14th | 2018 | India | UAE |
| 15th | 2022 | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| 16th | 2023 | India | Sri Lanka/ Pakistan |
Steps To Book Tickets For the Asia Cup 2025
Step 1: Visit the official Site for ticketing
The authorised and official website is Platinumlist.net to ensure the authenticity of your tickets. It is also important to avoid scams.
- Step 2: Analyse The Asia Cup 2025 Event Page
Go to the homepage of Platinumlist.com and use the search bar to search for the
“Asia Cup 2025”. There you will see the list of matches available for booking.
- Step 3: Choose your Preferred Match
There are mainly two options for booking. One is Standalone Match Tickets in which someone can purchase tickets individually. And there are exclusive ticket packages which is highly anticipated for India Vs Pakistan and come with 7 match packages.
- Step 4: Select Your Seating Category And Number Of Tickets
Once you select your seats or package of your choice, the site you will be directed to the seating chart for the stadium. Choose your seat or a section of seats that someone wants to buy.
- Step 5: Create an account or log in
Before proceeding with the payment, someone will need to create a new account or log in if they already have one. There you will be asked some details like your email address and mobile number.
- Step 6: Complete The Payment
Review your ticket first, then proceed to the payment gateway. There are various payment methods, including credit/debit cards, to complete the transaction.
- Step 8: Receive Your E-Tickets
After completing the payment, you will receive a booking confirmation and your e-tickets via email. These e-tickets will contain a QR Code or barcode that you will need to present at the stadium gate for entry.
Where To Watch the Asia Cup 2025?
This year, in 2025, the Asia Cup will be live-streamed by Sony Sports Network in India and in other Regions. Here is the breakdown of the live stream and Live Stream In India
Television Channel
- Sony Sports Ten 1
- Sony Sports Ten 3
- Sony Sports Ten 4
- Sony Sports Ten 5
- Sony Sports Ten 1 HD
- Sony Sports Ten 3 HD
- Sony Sports Ten 4 HD
- Sony Sports Ten 5 HD
Live Streaming
- Sony LIV
Free To Air
- DD Sports
Conclusion
The 2025 Asia Cup is more than just a cricket tournament; it represents the heart of Asian cricket, highlighting strong rivalries, passionate fans, and amazing T20 cricket skills. With a different country hosting, an exciting first stage, a tough Super Four format, and a much-anticipated final game, the 2025 tournament is set to leave a big impression in the United Arab Emirates’ famous stadiums. Whether you plan to watch the games in person at the stadium or see them online through Sony LIV or the Sony Sports Network, the 2025 Asia Cup promises thrilling cricket excitement and unforgettable moments.
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