The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced that Dubai and Abu Dhabi will host the ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28. The high-stakes tournament will be played in the T20 format and will feature 19 matches across both cities.
According to the press release, Dubai International Cricket Stadium will host 11 matches, including the marquee India vs Pakistan clash and the final, while Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will stage 8 matches, starting with the opening fixture on September 9 between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
“The Asia Cup is more than just a tournament — it’s a celebration of Asian cricket,” said Mohsin Naqvi, President of the ACC. “Dubai and Abu Dhabi are well-equipped to deliver a seamless, world-class experience.”
Asia Cup 2025 Key Fixtures
- Opening Match: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong — Sept 9, Abu Dhabi
- India vs Pakistan: Sept 14, Dubai
- Super Four Stage: Begins Sept 20
- Final: Sept 28, Dubai
- All Matches Start at: 6 PM Gulf Standard Time (7:30 PM IST)
Participating Teams & Groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four, potentially setting up another India-Pakistan encounter on September 21 and again in the final on September 28, depending on the results.
Full Schedule – ACC Men’s T20 Asia Cup 2025
Group Stage:
- Sept 9: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 10: India vs UAE – Dubai
- Sept 11: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 12: Pakistan vs Oman – Dubai
- Sept 13: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 14: India vs Pakistan – Dubai
- Sept 15: UAE vs Oman (4:30 PM) – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 15: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong – Dubai
- Sept 16: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 17: Pakistan vs UAE – Dubai
- Sept 18: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 19: India vs Oman – Dubai
Super Four Stage:
- Sept 20: B1 vs B2 – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 21: A1 vs A2 – Dubai
- Sept 23: A2 vs B1 – Abu Dhabi
- Sept 24: A1 vs B2 – Dubai
- Sept 25: A2 vs B2 – Dubai
- Sept 26: A1 vs B1 – Dubai
Final:
- Sept 28: Super Four Top 2 – Dubai
What’s Next?
While venue and scheduling details have been released, the production partner for the tournament has not yet been confirmed. Sony Sports holds the broadcasting rights but may not handle production, unlike previous editions where Star Sports managed both.
Fans in Pakistan will continue to face uncertainty over TV broadcast availability, as negotiations remain ongoing due to licensing issues. Tamasha has secured exclusive digital streaming rights, ensuring online coverage for Pakistani audiences.
