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Asia Cup 2025 to Kick Off in UAE on September 9
22 Aug
Summary
- 17th edition of Asia Cup to be played in T20 format
- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh among top teams
- Final to be held in Dubai on September 28
The 2025 Asia Cup is set to kick off on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates, with the final scheduled for September 28 in Dubai. This 17th edition of the tournament will be played in the T20 format, a significant event for the participating Asian teams as they prepare for the 2026 T20 World Cup, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
The eight-team tournament is divided into two groups of four, with Group A consisting of India, Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE, while Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four round, where they will face each other once. The top two teams from the Super Four will then compete in the final.
India, the defending champions and the most successful team in the Asia Cup with eight titles, will be looking to add another trophy to their collection. Other powerhouses like Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh are also expected to put up a strong challenge in the highly anticipated tournament.
