Asia Cup 2025 schedule: After weeks of uncertainty and back-and-forth discussions, Asia Cup 2025 has finally been given the green signal. The tournament, initially set to be hosted by Pakistan, has now officially been moved to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

As per reports, the competition is scheduled to begin from 9 September, though the official schedule is yet to be released. However, several media outlets have hinted at a possible timeline for the high-voltage India vs Pakistan encounters.

India vs Pakistan Showdown Could Happen Twice

Due to strained diplomatic relations, India and Pakistan do not engage in bilateral series. Their only encounters come in multi-nation tournaments like those organized by ICC and ACC.

Following the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam earlier this year, speculation was rife that the two sides might not even meet at all in the 2025 edition. However, according to the latest reports, India and Pakistan could face each other twice—once in the group stage and again in the Super Four round.

The group stage match between the arch-rivals is tentatively set for 14 September, while the Super Four clashes stage is expected to start from 20 September onwards.

Format and Teams – A Larger Line-Up in 2025

The upcoming Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, given the preparations for the T20 World Cup 2026. While six teams competed in the last edition, this time the field has expanded to eight teams. Participating nations include India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.

The teams have been divided into two groups:

Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman

Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

Tentative Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Group Stage Matches

Sept 9 (Tuesday) – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong

Sept 10 (Wednesday) – India vs UAE

Sept 11 (Thursday) – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong

Sept 12 (Friday) – Pakistan vs Oman

Sept 13 (Saturday) – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

Sept 14 (Sunday) – India vs Pakistan

Sept 15 (Monday) – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong

Sept 16 (Tuesday) – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

Sept 17 (Wednesday) – Pakistan vs UAE

Sept 18 (Thursday) – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan

Sept 19 (Friday) – India vs Oman

Super 4 Matches

Sept 20 (Saturday) – Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2

Sept 21 (Sunday) – Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2

Sept 22 (Monday) – Rest Day

Sept 23 (Tuesday) – Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2

Sept 24 (Wednesday) – Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2

Sept 25 (Thursday) – Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 2

Sept 26 (Friday) – Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 1

Sept 27 (Saturday) – Break Day

Sept 27 – FINAL