The Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 9, 2025, leading to an exciting cricketing month ahead. The 2025 Asia Cup will follow a T20I format with eight teams, divided into two groups of four. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4 stage, where they will battle each other to book their spot in the finals.
This year’s tournament will be jointly hosted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Eight teams are set to participate in the Asia Cup 2025, including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.
Team India Matches in Asia Cup 2025: Date and Time – Full Schedule
India will start its Asia Cup campaign against home favourites UAE on September 10 in Dubai. The tournament is being played in the T20 format as part of preparation for the T20 World Cup next year. One of the most anticipated matches of the tournament, India vs Pakistan, will take place at the Dubai International Stadium on September 14.
September 10 – India vs United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 8 PM IST
September 14 – India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 8 PM IST
September 14 – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
Will India face Pakistan more than once?
In a promising development for Indian cricket fans, India and Pakistan have been placed in the same group (Group A) along with the UAE and Oman. This means that if both India and Pakistan reach the Super Fours and eventually the final, they could face each other up to three times in the tournament, setting the stage for back-to-back electrifying battles amongst the Asian cricketing rivals.
When, where and how to watch Asia Cup 2025 matches in India?
Indian cricket fans can watch the games on Sony Sports Network (via Sony Sports Network channels). Fans can also catch the tournament’s livestream on the SonyLIV website, along with the Airtel Xstream Play application.