Dubai, August 7, 2025 — The Asia Cup 2025, hosted in the UAE from September 9 to 28, promises high-octane cricket as eight teams battle in the T20 format.
With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 on the horizon, this tournament serves as a strategic testing ground for Asian giants.
Full Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
Group Stage Matches
| Date | Match | Group | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 10 | India vs UAE | A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 11 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 14 | India vs Pakistan | A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 15 | UAE vs Oman | A | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 15 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | B | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 17 | Pakistan vs UAE | A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 18 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | B | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 19 | India vs Oman | A | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Super Four Stage
| Date | Match | Teams (TBD) | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 20 | Super Four Match 1 | B1 vs B2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 21 | Super Four Match 2 | A1 vs A2 | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 23 | Super Four Match 3 | A2 vs B1 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 24 | Super Four Match 4 | A1 vs B2 | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 25 | Super Four Match 5 | A2 vs B2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| Sept 26 | Super Four Match 6 | A1 vs B1 | Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
India and Pakistan Squads for Asia Cup 2025
If you had to build your own 17-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2025, who makes the cut? 🤔🇮🇳#AsiaCup #Cricket #TeamIndia #Sportskeeda pic.twitter.com/TZHD9hEpw3
— Sportskeeda (@Sportskeeda) August 6, 2025
India Squad
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav (subject to fitness)
- Batters: Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav
- Wicketkeepers: Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel
Notable comeback: Krunal Pandya is being considered after a strong IPL season with RCB.
Pakistan Squad
- Captain: Babar Azam (likely return)
- Batters: Abdullah Shafique, Saim Ayub
- All-rounders: Faheem Ashraf, Mohammad Nawaz
- Bowlers: Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Hasan Ali
- Wicketkeepers: Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris
Injury update: Fakhar Zaman ruled out due to hamstring injury.
🚨India's most likely Squad Asia Cup 2025:🚨
Jaiswal, Abhishek, Sanju(wk), SKY (C) Dube, Hardik, Axar, Sundar, Varun, Arshdeep, Bumrah.
– Kl Rahul (wk), Siraj, Kuldeep, Nitish.
– Any changes your 15 ?.
— MANU. (@IMManu_18) August 6, 2025
TV Channels & Live Streaming
| Region | TV Channel | Streaming Platform |
|---|---|---|
| India | Sony Sports Network | SonyLIV |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports | Tamasha App |
| UAE/MENA | CricLife MAX | STARZPLAY, Switch TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV) | Rabbithole |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) | Dialog ViU |
| USA/Canada | Willow TV | Hotstar |
| UK | TNT Sports | Discovery+ |
Predictions & Final Verdict
Most Likely Finalists: India vs Pakistan
Possible Surprise: Sri Lanka sneaking into the final
Wildcard Entry: Afghanistan upsetting top teams
X-Factor: UAE pitch behavior and weather conditions
India enters as defending champions with a balanced squad and explosive top order. Pakistan’s pace attack and batting depth make them formidable.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh could surprise if they peak at the right time.
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