The 2025 Asia Cup is one of the most anticipated cricket tournaments of the year, featuring top teams from across Asia competing in the T20I format. Hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the tournament runs from September 9 to September 28, 2025. With 19 matches scheduled, including the grand final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, cricket fans are in for an exciting month of action.
🏏 Participating Teams
A total of eight teams are competing in the Asia Cup 2025:
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Oman
- Hong Kong
These teams are divided into two groups:
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
📅 Match Schedule
All matches are played in the UAE, with the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi hosting the games. The tournament follows a round-robin format in the group stage, leading to the Super Four and culminating in the final.
Group Stage Matches
- Sep 9: Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong – Abu Dhabi
- Sep 10: India vs. UAE – Dubai
- Sep 11: Pakistan vs. Oman – Dubai
- Sep 12: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka – Abu Dhabi
- Sep 13: UAE vs. Oman – Abu Dhabi
- Sep 14: India vs. Pakistan – Dubai
- Sep 15: Sri Lanka vs. Hong Kong – Dubai
- Sep 16: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan – Abu Dhabi
- Sep 17: Pakistan vs. UAE – Dubai
- Sep 18: Sri Lanka vs. Afghanistan – Abu Dhabi
- Sep 19: India vs. Oman – Abu Dhabi
Super Four Matches
- Sep 20: B1 vs. B2 – Dubai
- Sep 21: A1 vs. A2 – Dubai
- Sep 23: B1 vs. A2 – Dubai
- Sep 24: A1 vs. B2 – Dubai
- Sep 25: A1 vs. B1 – Dubai
- Sep 26: A2 vs. B2 – Dubai
Final
- Sep 28: Final – Dubai
📺 How to Watch Live
Cricket fans worldwide can catch all the live action of the Asia Cup 2025 through various platforms:
In India
- Sony Sports Network: All matches will be broadcast live on Sony Sports channels.
- Sony LIV: Live streaming available with a subscription.
- FanCode: Streaming available with a subscription.
- Jio, Airtel, and Vi Plans: Certain prepaid plans offer free access to Sony LIV. For instance, Vi’s ₹95 plan includes 4GB data and Sony LIV access ([Navbharat Times][1]).
International Viewers
- Pakistan: Matches can be streamed on Myco (myco.io) ([Tom’s Guide][2]).
- USA & Canada: Willow TV will broadcast the matches.
- UK & Ireland: TNT Sports 1 will have the live telecast.
- Australia & New Zealand: YuppTV will stream the matches.
- Pakistan: PTV Sports will broadcast the matches.
🏆 Tournament Format
The Asia Cup 2025 follows a structured format:
- Group Stage: Each team plays three matches within their group.
- Super Four: Top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage.
- Final: The top two teams from the Super Four stage face off in the final.
🌟 Key Players to Watch
- India: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Jasprit Bumrah, Shubman Gill
- Pakistan: Salman Ali Agha (Captain), Shaheen Afridi, Babar Azam
- Sri Lanka: Charith Asalanka (Captain), Wanindu Hasaranga
- Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das
- Afghanistan: Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi
- UAE: Muhammad Waseem, Ahmed Raza
- Oman: Aqib Ilyas, Jatinder Singh
- Hong Kong: Nizakat Khan, Ehsan Khan
📍 Venues
- Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Located in Dubai Sports City, this stadium is known for hosting international matches and has a seating capacity of over 25,000.
- Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium: Situated in Abu Dhabi, it is one of the oldest stadiums in the UAE and has a capacity of around 20,000 spectators.
📌 Conclusion
The Asia Cup 2025 promises to deliver high-octane cricket action, showcasing the best talent from across Asia. With top teams, star players, and passionate fans, this tournament is set to be a memorable event in the cricketing calendar. Whether you’re watching from the stands or streaming online, don’t miss out on the excitement.