Last Updated: July 24, 2025 02:15 PM
The bugle for Asia Cup 2025 has been blown and this time this tournament is going to be held in UAE from 5 to 21 September.
The grounds of Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be filled with cricket, where 8 teams including India and Pakistan are ready to make a splash.
Who is playing?
This time 8 teams will participate in the Asia Cup:
- India,
- Pakistan,
- Sri Lanka,
- Afghanistan,
- Bangladesh,
- UAE,
- Oman
- Hong Kong.
That means it will be a lot of fun, because new teams will also show their strength and old teams will come out to save their supremacy.
This tournament will be in T20 format, which is perfect for the preparation of 2026 T20 World Cup.
Where will the game be played?
The magnificent stadiums of Dubai and Abu Dhabi will host the Asia Cup this time. The reason for choosing UAE is clear – its world-class facilities and excellent record of handling big tournaments.
Last year, India won the Asia Cup held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in a hybrid model, when it defeated Sri Lanka in the final.
This time the entire tournament will be held in UAE, so the passion for cricket will increase in the summer.
India vs Pakistan: The biggest question
Like every time, this time too everyone’s eyes are fixed on the India-Pakistan match. When both the teams enter the field, the heartbeat of fans around the world stops.
But will this great match happen this time? In view of the recent terrorist attacks and tension between India and Pakistan, there is pressure on BCCI not to play matches with Pakistan.
Still, if both the teams clash in the Super 4 or the final, there will be no limit to the excitement. A big decision can be taken on this in the Asian Cricket Council meeting to be held in Dhaka.
Why is there so much hype?
Asia Cup is not just cricket, but a fair of emotions. The India-Pakistan match is like a combo of Diwali and Eid, apart from this, teams like UAE, Oman and Hong Kong will make the tournament more interesting this time.
