ACC president reveals Asia Cup 2025 venues, match timings

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Mohsin Naqvi has officially unveiled the schedule and venues for the upcoming Men’s Asia Cup 2025, set to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to 28.

The eight-team T20I tournament will be jointly hosted at two venues, Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium.

The blockbuster India-Pakistan fixture is slated for September 14 in Dubai, which will also host the final on September 28.

According to Naqvi, Abu Dhabi will stage eight matches, including one Super Four clash on September 23, while Dubai will host the majority of the games, including both high-voltage Pakistan-India clashes if the two sides progress beyond the group stage.

All matches will begin at 6 PM Gulf Standard Time, barring the September 15 fixture between UAE and Oman.

ACC T20 Asia Cup venues and match timings are out! Looking forward to packed stadiums and some truly breath-taking encounters! pic.twitter.com/eKrJcwnJlj

— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) August 2, 2025

In contrast to the last edition, the Asia Cup 2025 will feature eight teams instead of six, divided into two groups of four teams each.

Group A features arch-rivals Pakistan and India alongside Oman and the UAE. Group B includes Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong.

The tournament kicks off on September 9 with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan begin their campaign on September 12 against Oman in Dubai, followed by the high-stakes clash against India on September 14.

Their final group match is set for September 17 against hosts UAE.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

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 – 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 – Abu Dhabi

Super Four Stage:

Sept 20: B1 vs B2 – Dubai

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: Final – Dubai

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