Asia Cup 2025 To Start From September 9 In UAE, Full Schedule Out

Asia Cup 2025: The Men’s Asia Cup 2025 will take place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to 28, as officially announced by Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Saturday.

According to the draft schedule shared with PTI, the high-profile India vs Pakistan group stage match is scheduled for Sunday, September 14, at the Dubai International Stadium. Both teams are placed in Group A and could face each other again in the Super Four stage on Sunday, September 21.

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India will begin their campaign on September 10 against UAE and are expected to play all their matches in Dubai.

Group Breakdown & Match Venues of Asia Cup 2025

Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman

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Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

The 19-match tournament will be played across two venues: Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Each team will be allowed to name a 17-member squad for the event.

Official Announcement by ACC Chairman

Earlier, Mohsin Naqvi, who also serves as the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), shared the news on X (formerly Twitter):

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“I am delighted to confirm the dates of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in UAE. The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look to a spectacular display of cricket. Details schedule will be out soon,” Naqvi posted.

Why the Asia Cup 2025 Is taking place in the UAE

The decision to host the tournament in UAE was made during an ACC meeting on July 24, which saw attendance from all 25 member nations. Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the official host of the tournament, it is being held in a neutral venue due to the ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, who have agreed not to play bilateral matches in each other’s countries until 2027.