Eight nations will vie to unseat India as the continental champions when the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Asia Cup 2025 kicks off on September 9 at the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament is historically held biennially, with Sri Lanka hosting and India winning the last edition in 2023 atop Sri Lanka. The event is slated across two venues, Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and Dubai International Cricket Stadium, omitting Sharjah, with the final set for September 28. The detailed match schedule can be accessed here, while the team rosters are detailed here.
The competition is being played in the T20 format, a shift from the long-standing 50-over format to better align with the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman, UAE, and Hong Kong will be split into two groups, with each group advancing two teams to the Super Four stage. Each of these teams has a chance to showcase through a round-robin format, setting the stage for the final two contenders.
Fans can follow all the action, including the tantalizing India vs Pakistan fixture, through live text and photo commentary on Al Jazeera. Despite politics causing shifts in hosting rights, fans hope for an India vs Pakistan match in the final. With prominent players such as Abhishek Sharma of India and Rashid Khan of Afghanistan leading their teams, cricket enthusiasts are in for an electrifying experience. With all tickets and streaming information available, excitement builds as the previous champions, India, attempt to retain their title against fierce competition.
Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/9/6/asia-cup-2025-teams-schedule-venues-tickets-and-how-to-follow?traffic_source=rss
