When & Where?
The Asia Cup 2025, a high-stakes T20 cricket tournament, is set to take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, 2025. Matches will be held in two world-class venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Who’s Playing?
A total of eight teams are participating:
- Automatic qualifiers: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
- Qualified via ACC Premier Cup: UAE, Oman, Hong Kong
Tournament Format
- Teams are split into two groups of four.
- The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four round.
- The top two in Super Four meet in the final on September 28 in Dubai.
India’s Fixtures at a Glance
- September 10 (Dubai): India vs UAE
- September 14 (Dubai): India vs Pakistan — the much-anticipated showdown
- September 19 (Abu Dhabi): India vs Oman
What Makes This Special?
- India enters as the defending champion, eyeing their ninth Asia Cup title.
- With possible India vs Pakistan clashes in the group stage, Super Four, and even the final, fans are in for edge-of-seat action.olitical tensions.
Who to Watch
- India: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Shubman Gill (Vice-Captain), plus stars like Abhishek Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, and Sanju Samson.
- Other key players to look out for: Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), a spin wrecker; and emerging talents from teams like Oman and Hong Kong.
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Duration | Sept 9 – Sept 28, 2025 (T20 format) |
| Host | United Arab Emirates (UAE) |
| Teams | 8 (incl. India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman, HK) |
| Format | Group → Super Four → Final |
| India’s Matches | Sept 10 vs UAE, Sept 14 vs Pakistan, Sept 19 vs Oman |
| Final Date | September 28 in Dubai |
| Highlights | India-Pakistan rivalry, high-octane action |
Why It Matters for Indian Fans
This edition of the Asia Cup arrives just before the T20 World Cup, making every game a vital tune-up. With star players in top form and India looking to extend its winning run, the tournament is poised to captivate cricket-watchers across the country.
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Last Updated on: Saturday, September 6, 2025 3:31 pm by The Weekly News Team | Published by: The Weekly News Team on Saturday, September 6, 2025 3:31 pm | News Categories: News
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