IMAGE: Rohit Sharma-led India thrashed Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final in Colombo to win the Asia Cup 2023. Photograph: ANI Photo
The battle for Asian supremacy will take place in the UAE as the 17th edition of Asia Cup kicks off on September 9 with India chasing a record-extending ninth title.
Defending champions India have won the continental tournament a record eight times, followed by Sri Lanka with six titles and Pakistan with two.
This Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, featuring eight teams divided into two groups for the league stage.
- Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE
- Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four, where they will face each other in a round-robin format.
The top two sides from the Super Four will qualify for the final, scheduled to be played in Dubai on September 28.
Check out the complete schedule of Asia Cup 2025:
| Date | Match | Venue | Timing |
|---|
| Sep 9 |
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong |
Abu Dhabi |
8pm IST |
| Sep 10 |
India vs United Arab Emirates |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 11 |
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong |
Abu Dhabi |
8pm IST |
| Sep 12 |
Pakistan vs Oman |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 13 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Abu Dhabi |
8pm IST |
| Sep 14 |
India vs Pakistan |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 15 |
United Arab Emirates vs Oman |
Abu Dhabi |
5.30pm IST |
| Sep 15 |
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 16 |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
Abu Dhabi |
8pm IST |
| Sep 17 |
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 18 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
Abu Dhabi |
8pm IST |
| Sep 19 |
India vs Oman |
Abu Dhabi |
8pm IST |
| Super 4 Stage |
| Sep 20 |
Super 4: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 21 |
Super 4: India vs Pakistan |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 23 |
Super 4: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
Abu Dhabi |
8pm IST |
| Sep 24 |
Super 4: India vs Bangladesh |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 25 |
Super 4: Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 26 |
Super 4: India vs Sri Lanka |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
| Sep 28 |
FINAL |
Dubai |
8pm IST |
