Asia Cup 2025: Full Match Schedule, Teams, Format And India Vs Pakistan

When will India play Pakistan, and where? Which teams are in? media’s lowdown on the T20 cricket tournament’s schedule.

Some of the biggest names in men’s cricket will be in action when eight teams come together for the 17th edition of the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Asia Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9.

Defending champions India will look to retain their crown in the 20-day Twenty20 contest, which will comprise 19 matches.

Here’s all you need to know about the teams, format and schedule of the Asia Cup 2025:

In addition to the five permanent members of the ACC – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan – three other teams have qualified for the 2025 edition: Hong Kong, Oman, and the UAE. They are divided into two groups of four each:

Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

The tournament will be played in two group stages, followed by the final.

Following the initial group stage, the top two teams from each group will enter the Super Four, where all teams will face each other in a round-robin format.

The top two teams at the end of the Super Fours will qualify for the final.

Should both teams enter the Super Fours, they will face each other again on September 21 at the same venue and, if both qualify for the final, their all-important match will take place on September 28 in Dubai for the third time.

Afghanistan vs Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

UAE vs India at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Bangladesh vs Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Oman vs Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai