Men's T20 Asia Cup 2025: Full Schedule, Teams, and Venues
he Asia Cup 2025 is set to bring thrilling cricketing action as Asia's top teams battle for supremacy. The tournament, likely to be hosted in Pakistan (with a potential hybrid model), will feature India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal (or another qualifier). Below is the official schedule, including match dates, teams, and venues.
Asia Cup 2025 – Key Details Format: T20 (20 overs per side) Host Country: United Arab Emirates (UAE) Dates: August 30 – September 14, 2025
Teams: 6 (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Nepal)
Defending Champions: Sri Lanka (won 2022 edition)
Full Schedule (Confirmed) Group Stage Date Match Teams Venue Time (IST) Aug 30, 2025 Match 1 Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM Aug 31, 2025 Match 2 India vs Nepal Sharjah Cricket Stadium 7:30 PM Sep 1, 2025 Match 3 Pakistan vs Bangladesh Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM Super Four Stage Date Match Teams Venue Time (IST) Sep 4, 2025 Match 4 A1 vs B2 Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM Sep 5, 2025 Match 5 B1 vs A2 Sharjah Cricket Stadium 7:30 PM Sep 7, 2025 Match 6 A1 vs A2 Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM Sep 8, 2025 Match 7 B1 vs B2 Sharjah Cricket Stadium 7:30 PM Final Date Match Teams Venue Time (IST) Sep 14, 2025 Asia Cup 2025 Final TBD vs TBD Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM Teams & Key Players
- India Captain: Hardik Pandya (likely)
Key Players: Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant
- Pakistan Captain: Babar Azam
Key Players: Shaheen Afridi, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan
- Sri Lanka Captain: Wanindu Hasaranga
Key Players: Pathum Nissanka, Maheesh Theekshana
- Bangladesh Captain: Shakib Al Hasan
Key Players: Litton Das, Mustafizur Rahman
- Afghanistan Captain: Rashid Khan
Key Players: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Fazalhaq Farooqi
- Nepal Captain: Rohit Paudel
Key Players: Sandeep Lamichhane, Kushal Malla
Tournament Format Group Stage: 2 groups of 3 teams each (top 2 advance to Super Four)
Super Four: Round-robin among 4 teams (top 2 reach final)
Final: September 14, 2025 (Dubai)
Where to Watch? 📺 TV Broadcast:
India: Star Sports
Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
Global: Willow TV (USA), Sky Sports (UK)
📱 Live Streaming:
Disney+ Hotstar (India)
ESPN+ (USA)
Predictions & Expectations 🏆 Favorites: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka ⚡ Dark Horse: Afghanistan 🔥 Most Awaited Match: India vs Pakistan (potential Super 4 clash)
Final Thoughts The T20 Asia Cup 2025 promises explosive cricket with the world's best T20 players in action. With the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 approaching, teams will use this tournament to prepare.
Who will lift the trophy? Let us know your predictions! 🏏🔥