The upcoming Asia Cup 2025 is expected to start from September 5 and is considered to be the most powerful contender for the tournament hosting the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has set a window of about 17 days for the tournament event and the process of finalizing the schedule is almost complete. Although India is the official host of this tournament, it will be held on a neutral venue due to stressful bilateral relations between India and Pakistan-and UAE is considered to be the best for this role.
Indo-Pak match on 7 September
The Asia Cup will be played in 2025 on September 7 at the much awaited India vs Pakistan match group stage. At the same time, another potential clash between the two rivals teams can be held on 14 September in the Super Four Round. The report further stated that the process of getting permission from all the countries participating in the tournament, including India, to their respective governments for participation in the tournament is in the final stages.
Asia Cup 2025: Participation of six teams fixed
A total of six teams in the Asia Cup 2025 – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and UAE – will participate. The tournament will be held in the traditional group stage and Super Four format.
Broadcasive started publicity
Official Broadcasive Sony Sports has started promoting the tournament and recently released the poster of the Asia Cup 2025. This gives clear indications that the preparations for the tournament are in full swing and the event is almost certain.
🇮🇳🇵🇰 Despite Indo-Pak tension, the path of tournament clear
In the recent Indo-Pak relations, stress raised doubts over the Asia Cup event, but the positive growth now is news of relief for organizers, cricket boards and sponsors. Indo-Pak matches always bring the highest audience and revenue in multi-national tournaments.
tentative schedule
Tournament starts: 5 September 2025
Indo-Pak group match: 7 September
Super Four Mattle (Potential): 14 September
Final match: 21 September
The official announcement from the ACC (Asian Cricket Council) is expected to come soon.