The 17th edition of the Men's Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to September 28, 2025, in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format
image source:pixabay.comA total of eight teams will compete: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong
There will be 19 matches in total
Host Venues & Format
Matches will take place across Dubai (11 matches, including the final) and Abu Dhabi (8 matches)
The tournament begins with a group stage: two groups of four teams each.
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage.
The top two teams from the Super Four will then compete in the final
Key Fixtures
Opening Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi
India vs Pakistan clash on September 14 in Dubai—one of the most anticipated matches
The final will be held in Dubai on September 28
India’s Squad & Selection Updates
India’s 15-member squad has been announced with Surya Kumar Yadav as the captain. Notably, Shreyas Iyer has been dropped
Jasprit Bumrah marks a significant return to the squad
The selection process has drawn fan reactions, with at least one player receiving notable backlash from supporters
At a Glance :
Aspect |
Details |
|---|---|
Dates |
Sep 9 – Sep 28, 2025 |
Format |
T20 International |
Host |
Neutral venue: Entirely in the UAE |
Teams |
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, Hong Kong |
Stages |
Group Stage → Super Four → Final |
Key Match |
India vs Pakistan (Sep 14, Dubai) |
Final |
Sep 28, Dubai |
India Squad |
15 players; Surya Kumar Yadav (Captain), Iyer dropped, Bumrah returns |
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