Asia Cup 2025 – Full Schedule Breakdown
Tournament Window & Venues:
– Dates: Mid-September to Late-September 2025 (exact dates to be confirmed)
– Host(s): Likely in UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah)
Group Stage (9-20 September 2025):
Each team plays three matches within their group. Expect heavy hitters early, followed by strategic
clashes.
Group A (India, Pakistan, Nepal, UAE):
– Match 1 (9 Sept): India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
– Match 2 (11 Sept): Nepal vs UAE
– Match 3 (13 Sept): India vs Nepal
– Match 4 (15 Sept): Pakistan vs UAE
– Match 5 (17 Sept): India vs UAE
– Match 6 (19 Sept): Pakistan vs Nepal
Group B (Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong):
– Match 1 (10 Sept): Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Sharjah)
– Match 2 (12 Sept): Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
– Match 3 (14 Sept): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
– Match 4 (16 Sept): Bangladesh vs Hong Kong- Match 5 (18 Sept): Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
– Match 6 (20 Sept): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
Super Four Stage (22-26 September 2025):
Top two from each group advance. Round-robin format; each team plays 3 Super Four matches.
– Match 1 (22 Sept): Winner Group A vs Runner-up Group B
– Match 2 (23 Sept): Winner Group B vs Runner-up Group A
– Match 3 (24 Sept): Winner Group A vs Winner Group B
– Match 4 (25 Sept): Runner-up Group A vs Runner-up Group B
– Possible Reserve Day (26 Sept) in case of delays.
Final (28 September 2025):
– Match: 1 vs 2 from Super Four
– Venue: Dubai or Abu Dhabi
– Reserve Day: Included
– Tiebreaker: Super Over for tied results. If weather prevents completion, trophy may be shared.
Schedule Highlights:
– India vs Pakistan: Likely on 9 Sept (Group A) and 24 Sept (Super Four) – major viewership event.
– Associate Exposure: Nepal, UAE, Hong Kong each play 3 matches with big-name opponents.
– Spin-Friendly Pitches: UAE expected to favor spin-heavy attacks.
– Reserve Days Added: Final and Super Four buffer days included for fairness.
Strategic Implications:- Early Wins Crucial: Just 3 group games mean no time to recover from slow starts.
– Bench Strength: Teams with depth gain advantage for back-to-back Super Four contests.
– Pressure Games: Close matches will affect Net Run Rate (NRR) and qualification dynamics.
Summary Table:
| Stage | Dates | Matches per Team |
|—————|——————–|——————|
| Group Stage | 9-20 September | 3 |
| Super Four | 22-26 September | 3 |
| Final | 28 September | 1 (plus Super Over if tied)
Key Points:
The Asia Cup 2025 schedule is designed to maximize rivalry, fairness, and excitement. With big
clashes early and qualification scenarios likely to go down to the wire, fans are in for a thrilling
tournament from start to finish.