The 17th edition of the Asia Cup will take place from September 9 to 28, 2025, across venues in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Played in the T20 format, this year’s tournament brings together eight national teams and a full schedule of high-stakes cricket, including the highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan.
As defending champions, India are expected to face intense competition. The format divides the eight teams into two groups, with each side playing three matches in the group stage. The top two from each group will proceed to the Super Four, followed by the final on September 28.
Tickets for Asia Cup 2025 in UAE
Tickets for the Asia Cup 2025 matches in Abu Dhabi will be available on Platinumlist. You can book your seats to watch this tournament live in the UAE capital, including the game between India and Oman on September 19.
Click on the link below, choose the match you want to attend and become a part of the most anticipated cricket event this year!
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group A is already drawing the most attention, featuring India and Pakistan in the same group alongside hosts UAE and Oman. This sets up a critical early-stage showdown between the two South Asian powerhouses on Sunday, September 14.
Asia Cup 2025: Group A Schedule
- September 10 – India vs UAE
- September 12 – Pakistan vs Oman
- September 14 – India vs Pakistan
- September 15 – UAE vs Oman
- September 17 – Pakistan vs UAE
- September 19 – India vs Oman
All games of Group A will take place in Dubai, with two exceptions – UAE vs Oman on September 15 and India vs Oman on September 19 will take place in the UAE capital.
India Squad for Asia Cup 2025
On August 19, India announced its 15-member squad for the tournament.
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Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
Group B promises some tightly contested fixtures as well. Each team plays three matches, with the top two advancing to the next round.
Asia Cup 2025: Group B Schedule
- September 9 – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
- September 11 – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
- September 13 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
- September 15 – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
- September 16 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
- September 18 – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
All games of Group B will take place in Abu Dhabi, with one exception – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong on September 15 will take place in Dubai.
India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025
After the group stage, the top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four, where they face each other once. The best two performers from this round will meet in the Asia Cup final on September 28.
If both India and Pakistan qualify, they could meet up to three times, in the group stage, Super Four, and potentially the final.
While attention is on the UAE, Oman is also on the regional cricket map. ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier for Asia is scheduled to be held there this October, adding another key tournament to the Gulf’s growing cricket calendar.
