Asia Cup 2025: Schedule, Teams, Format, and Live Streaming

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The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup will be the 17th edition of this prestigious cricket tournament, scheduled to take place in September 2025. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will organize the matches in the T20 International (T20I) format, making this tournament a key preparation event for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

India, the defending champions, will aim to retain their title after winning their eighth Asia Cup in 2023 by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.

🗓️ Asia Cup 2025 Schedule & Format

Start Date: September 17, 2025
Format: T20 International (T20I)
Total Matches: 19

Tournament Structure:

Group Stage: Two groups of four teams each.
Super Four Stage: Top two teams from each group advance.
Final: Top two teams from the Super Four compete for the title.

🏏 Participating Teams in Asia Cup

Eight teams will compete in the tournament:

Full ACC Members (Automatic Qualification):

India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Bangladesh
Afghanistan

Qualified Teams (via ACC Premier Cup 2024):

United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Oman
Hong Kong

📋 Group Stage Composition

Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Hong Kong
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Oman

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Will India Play in Asia Cup 2025?

There have been several reports regarding India’s participation:

Some sources suggest the BCCI may withdraw due to political tensions with Pakistan.
However, no official confirmation been made by the BCCI or ACC.
Fans should wait for an official announcement before drawing conclusions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When will the Asia Cup 2025 be played?

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will kick off the Men’s Asia Cup on September 17, 2025, and conclude it in early October

Which teams are participating in the Asia Cup ?

Eight teams will compete:
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan (automatic qualifiers)
UAE, Oman, Hong Kong (qualified via ACC Premier Cup 2024)

Will India play in the Asia Cup ?

As of now (05/21/2025), India is scheduled to participate, but there have been unconfirmed reports about a possible withdrawal due to political tensions with Pakistan. The BCCI and ACC have not made any official announcement yet.

What is the format of the Asia Cup ?

The tournament will follow a T20 International (T20I) format, featuring:
Group Stage (2 groups of 4 teams)
Super Four Stage (top 2 from each group)
Final (top 2 from Super Four)