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11 Aug, 2025
Asia Cup 2025 will be the biggest ever, with 8 teams fighting in UAE for a spot in the Super Four. Let’s see which teams are playing this year, who can reach the Super Four, and if any underdog can surprise everyone.
How many times has India won the Asia Cup in UAE? Who will be in India’s squad this time? What is the full schedule? If you want all the details, read till the end.
Asia Cup 2025 will have the highest number of teams in the tournament’s history. Since it began in 1984, the Asia Cup had only 3 to 4 teams until 2000.
After that, the number of teams began to grow but the format was not fixed. It was only in 2018 that the tournament settled on six teams.
In 2025, the Asia Cup will include 8 teams for the first time. These will be 5 full member nations and 3 qualifiers from Hong Kong, Oman, and the UAE. The teams will be split into Group A and Group B and they will play a total of 19 matches.
Asia Cup 2025 Groups
| Group A | Group B |
|---|---|
| India | Afghanistan |
| Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| United Arab Emirates | Sri Lanka |
| Oman | Hong Kong |
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan are the top contenders to reach the Super Four in Asia Cup 2025. These teams have shown consistent form in T20Is in 2024-25 with win rates above 60%.
India has won the Asia Cup 8 times. Even after Kohli and Rohit retired, the new squad kept a strong 75% win rate in 2024–25 T20Is.
India also beat Pakistan by 6 runs in the 2024 T20 World Cup and won the title. Their record vs UAE and Oman is flawless. No doubt, India is the top contender in Group A.
Pakistan beat India in the 2022 Asia Cup semi-final and lost narrowly (6 runs) in the 2024 World Cup. With solid players like Babar and Shaheen, they are expected to beat UAE and Oman easily and take second place in the group.
Sri Lanka has won the Asia Cup 6 times and took the title in 2022. Though their 2024 World Cup form was shaky, if their key players deliver, they can top Group B.
Afghanistan shocked the world in the 2024 T20 World Cup by beating Australia and Bangladesh to reach the semifinals. They also have 2 wins from their last 3 matches against Bangladesh. That gives them the edge to qualify for the Super Four.
India has played in 15 Asia Cup tournaments and won 8 times. Three of those wins happened in the UAE in 1984, 1995 and 2018. Because of this, the UAE is one of India’s most successful venues for the Asia Cup.
The 2025 Asia Cup will be held in the UAE for the fifth time with matches played at Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai’s fast pitches really suit Indian batsmen who have performed especially well there. This batting-friendly surface is a big reason why India has done so well in the UAE.
India’s official squad for the 2025 Asia Cup has not been announced yet. However, here is the list of possible players along with their usual roles:
| Player | Role |
|---|---|
| Hardik Pandya (C) | All-rounder, Captain |
| Shubman Gill | Opening Batsman |
| Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Abhishek Sharma | Batsman |
| Shreyas Iyer | Middle-order Batsman |
| Tilak Varma | Batsman |
| Rinku Singh | Middle/Lower-order Batsman |
| Dhruv Jurel | Wicketkeeper/Batsman |
| Axar Patel | All-rounder/Spin Bowler |
| Washington Sundar | All-rounder/Spin Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Fast Bowler |
| Arshdeep Singh | Fast Bowler |
| Mhd Siraj | Fast Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Spin Bowler |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Spin Bowler |
According to the ACC, the 2025 Asia Cup will begin on September 9, with the final scheduled for September 28. Here is the complete list of match dates, times, groups, fixtures, and venues.
View the Asia Cup 2025 Points Table
India and Pakistan are in the same group and will face each other on September 14. If both qualify, they may clash again on September 21. If both reach the final, we could see three India vs Pakistan matches in one tournament.
If you are in India and want to catch the 2025 Asia Cup live, here is one option to check out.
The Asia Cup usually matches the format of the upcoming ICC World Cup. Since the next big event is the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup, the 2025 Asia Cup will use the T20I format as a warm-up.
The first time the Asia Cup used the T20I format was in 2016. Since then, the tournament has switched between T20I and ODI formats.
So far, only three editions have been played in the T20I format, in 2016, 2022 and now 2025. The ODI format has been used fourteen times up to now.
The Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates. Matches will take place in two cities, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, using Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium.
The Asia Cup does not have a fixed schedule but usually happens every two to three years. The gaps vary depending on international cricket calendars and other events like the ICC World Cups.
While the official squad is not out yet, Hardik Pandya is widely expected to lead Team India as captain.
He has already taken on leadership roles in recent matches and has the experience as an all-rounder and senior player to guide the team.
India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history with 8 titles out of 16 editions.
Sri Lanka and Pakistan follow, but India’s consistent performance, especially on subcontinent pitches, makes them the dominant force.
India has won the Asia Cup 8 times, with titles spanning from the tournament’s early years in the 1980s to recent victories in the 2010s. This record makes India the most successful side in the competition’s history.
India has won the Asia Cup 8 times, with titles spanning from the tournament’s early years in the 1980s to recent victories in the 2010s. This record makes India the most successful side in the competition’s history.
The official ticket websites for the 2025 Asia Cup have not been announced yet.
If you are worried about missing out, you can pre-book tickets on third-party platforms such as XchangeTickets.com and eTicketing.co. These sites get tickets from other sellers.
It is recommended to use secure payment methods like credit cards, UPI, or PayPal. Always verify the authenticity of your e-ticket to avoid scams.
Virat Kohli won’t feature in the 2025 Asia Cup. He retired from T20Is on June 29, 2024, right after lifting the T20 World Cup with India. He’s still active in ODIs, but his T20I journey is over.
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