“The Asia Cup 2025 promises to be a thrilling battle under the desert lights, as cricketing giants clash in the UAE this September.”
The Asia Cup 2025 has been officially confirmed to take place in September in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), marking another major cricket event in the region. Organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament will feature eight teams, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong. It will be played in the T20 International format, making it a crucial build-up tournament ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
The competition is expected to begin in the first week of September, with matches likely scheduled across popular venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The final is set for the third or fourth week of September, although an official match-by-match schedule is yet to be released.
This edition of the Asia Cup was originally planned to be hosted by India, but due to ongoing political and logistical challenges surrounding India-Pakistan bilateral series, the ACC shifted the venue to a neutral location. The BCCI has confirmed its participation by attending the ACC’s annual meeting in Dhaka, clearing doubts about India’s involvement in the UAE-hosted event.
Fans across Asia and beyond are eagerly anticipating marquee matchups like India vs Pakistan, which could draw massive global viewership. With familiar desert conditions and world-class facilities, the UAE is once again set to deliver a memorable edition of the prestigious Asia Cup.