The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is pleased to confirm that the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 9 to 28 September 2025. The tournament will bring together the continent’s top teams in a celebration of Asian cricket, culminating in what promises to be an unforgettable sporting spectacle.
ACC President, Mr. Mohsin Naqvi stated, “Hosting the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE allows fans from across Asia to come together in a setting that mirrors our incredible diversity. When crowds gather to witness the tournament’s unforgettable clashes, it will be a great reminder of cricket’s power to build bridges.
”The ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025 will feature 8 participating teams, up from the previous 6,providing a larger competitive platform to emerging cricketing nations.“The ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup is the marquee event of Asian cricket, and we are proud to present an expanded platform this year,” Mr. Naqvi added, “This year marks yet another milestone in ACC’s journey and a noteworthy development for cricket in Asia.
With the inclusion of additional teams in the tournament, we are witnessing the game's boundaries expand, both geographically and competitively. This will be Asia Cup at its finest.”As per the attached fixture, ACC’s flagship tournament will feature the highly anticipated showdown between India and Pakistan, with their first clash scheduled for 14 September 2025.
Asia Cup 2025 – UAE | 9–28 September
Groups:
Group A – India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B – Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
Group Stage
9 Sep – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
10 Sep – India vs UAE
11 Sep – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
12 Sep – Pakistan vs Oman
13 Sep – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
14 Sep – India vs Pakistan
15 Sep – UAE vs Oman | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
16 Sep – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
17 Sep – Pakistan vs UAE
18 Sep – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
19 Sep – India vs Oman
Super Four
20 Sep – B1 vs B2
21 Sep – A1 vs A2
23 Sep – A2 vs B1
24 Sep – A1 vs B2
25 Sep – A2 vs B2
26 Sep – A1 vs B1
Final
28 Sep – Final Match