Dubai witnessed a spectacular cricketing moment on Tuesday as the Asia Cup 2025 trophy was officially unveiled. The ceremony, held in the heart of the UAE, saw the presence of Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi, who greeted and shook hands with captains of all participating nations.
The captains of Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman posed for photographs with the trophy, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling T20I tournament. Following the unveiling, the players addressed the media, sharing their determination to perform at the highest level in the upcoming competition.
Tournament Format & Groups
The 15th edition of the men’s Asia Cup will feature eight teams divided into two groups, with the top two from each progressing to the Super Four stage.
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE (hosts), Oman
- Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong Kong
India will open their campaign against the UAE on September 10 in Dubai, face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14, and conclude the group stage against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
Complete ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
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
- 15 Sep: 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 Stage:
- 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
Looking Ahead
With the Asia Cup just around the corner, cricket fans are eagerly anticipating fierce encounters, particularly the India vs Pakistan clash, which is always a tournament highlight. Teams are already in competitive spirits following the trophy ceremony, and expectations are high for edge-of-the-seat T20 action across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
