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ASIA CUP 2025: India And UAE To Host, Begins From September 12
Updated - 1-JUL-2025 6:20 IST

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played from September 12th to 28th (according to the Asia Cup site). India and the UAE are hosting this edition, due to political tensions UAE is co-host. First time in the Asia Cup, there will be 8 teams particiated in this edition of the Asia Cup 2025.
Tournament Format And Groups
- This Asia Cup will be played in a T20 format to prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 in India.
- Eight Team Participation: India(H), UAE(H), Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and Nepal.
- Tournment Stricture: Group Leagues > Super 4 > The Final
Group A |
Group B |
India |
Afganisthan |
Pakistan |
Sri Lanka |
UAE |
Bangladesh |
Nepal |
Hong Kong |
India And Pakistan Participation
- India and Pakistan's tension, due to political tension between both countries, was heightened by the Palagham attack in India’s region of Kashmir in April 2025.
- Before the news comes Asia Cup will happen on not? The BCCI has announced that India will be taking part in the competition and is awaiting the final government penalty, after rumors that the country would not be attending.
- It is anticipated that both India and Pakistan will take part; the ACC's final outlook will be revealed in early July.