The Asia Cup 2025, United Arab Emirates (UAE), is ready to deliver one more exciting chapter of the cricketing rivalry between the giants of Asia. Besides being one of the main events leading up to the next T20 World Cup 2026. This extravaganza will be a perfect opportunity for Asian teams to try out their bench strength and game plans.

Notably, the Asia Cup has always been a thrilling event. While the India vs Pakistan rivalry still holds the spotlight worldwide, the rise of Rising cricketing nations like Afghanistan and UAE has brought new energy to the competition. The 2025 edition will be in the 20-over format. The compact format will give teams a chance to get their likely squads before the major ICC tournaments.

Official Host, Dates, and Venues

UAE has been singularly selected as the host country for the Asia Cup 2025. Dubai and Abu Dhabi will host all the fixtures.

The action-packed tournament will take off on the 9th of September, 2025. The pinnacle clash is scheduled for 28th of September, 2025. UAE has been chosen as the venue for the Asia Cup after having multiple successful editions of the tournament being held there owing to their high-quality facilities and cricket-friendly conditions.

Teams and Tournament Format

There will be eight teams participating in the tournament. Five full members of the ACC (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan), complemented by three associate nations coming from the 2024 ACC Men's Premier Cup: United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Hong Kong will participate in the grandeur.

All the teams will be separated into two groups of four each. The first two teams from each group will be qualified for the Super Four stage that will allocate the finalists.

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Asia Cup 2025 Schedule (Group Stage, Super Four & Final)

Group Stage

Super Four Stage - Top 2 teams from each group advance

Final

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India's Asia Cup 2025 Squad: Bold Squad Selection

Suryakumar Yadav (C), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Sanju Samson (WK), Rinku Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Jitesh Sharma, (WK), Harshit Rana, Axar Patel.

India's squad for the Asia Cup 2025 clearly gives a bold statement of intent. SKY will face a big challenge as he leads the Indian side in the T20I format. The appointment of Shubman as vice-captain indicates that the young Indian side is willing to come out of the shadow of the senior stalwarts and build a leadership core for the future.

By omitting players like Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal, the selectors have clearly communicated that no player is untouchable with regard to form and intent. On the other hand, they have really gone all out for the explosive talent of Abhishek and Rinku, the two players who are capable of altering a game in just one over.

The balance is remarkable-youthful energy supported by the experience of Bumrah and Pandya. It looks like India has finally decided to have a fearless T20 character, thus moving away from conservative selections, which have cost them a lot of crucial moments in ICC tournaments. This squad is not here to compete-it's here to dominate.

Where to Watch Asia Cup 2025: Live Streaming and Broadcast Details for India

Indian cricket fans can catch the live action of the Asia Cup 2025 on their major sports channels as well as on digital platforms. Sony Sports Network is the official broadcaster of the tournament and will provide live coverage in both English and regional languages to attract a variety of viewers.

For online streaming, the live broadcast of every match will be on the Sonyliv app. Fans can use the app or the website on their smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs, making it very convenient to watch the games.

With all matches scheduled in prime-time evening slots (6:30 PM GST/8:00 PM IST), fans across the country can conveniently follow the tournament. Moreover, they will get access to exclusive highlights, match replays, and behind-the-scenes coverage, which will make their love for cricket complete.

FAQs

When will the Asia Cup 2025 take place?

The Asia Cup 2025 will commence from September 9 2025, with eight teams from across Asia competing in the tournament.

Which teams are participating in the Asia Cup 2025?

India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Hong Kong.

Who is the captain of the Indian cricket team in the Asia Cup 2025?

Suryakumar Yadav is leading the Indian contingent in the Asia Cup 2025.

Which country is hosting the Asia Cup 2025?

United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host all the fixtures of the Asia Cup 2025, with high-quality venues selected for thrilling contests.

Where can I watch the Asia Cup 2025 live?

Fans in India can catch all the live action on Sony Sports Network and stream matches live on the Sonyliv app.

The cricket fans in Asia are all set to enjoy the pulsating cricket carnival.The expectations are sky-high as India, along with bitter rivals like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, prepare to lock horns in the battle of the continent.Spectacular matches, new stars coming out of the blue, and unforgettable cricketing moments that will make fans stay on the edge of their seats are waiting to be experienced.

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