UAE to host Asia Cup 2025, announces Mohsin Naqvi
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The Pakistan Cricket chief, who is also the president of Asian Cricket Council, confirmed the dates
LAHORE (Dunya News) – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will host the Asia Cup 2025 in September, the Asian Cricket Council president announced on Saturday.
Mohsin Naqvi, who is also the chief of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), took to X (formerly Twitter) to share that the tournament will take place in the UAE from September 9 to September 28.
I am delighted to confirm the dates for the ACC Men's Asia Cup 2025 in UAE . The prestigious tournament will take place from September 9th to 28th. We look forward to a spectacular display of cricket! Detailed Schedule will be out soon. #Cricketwins
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) July 26, 2025
Naqvi said, “We are looking forward to witnessing some great cricket in the Asia Cup,” adding that the detailed schedule will be released soon.
Asia Cup 2025 schedule
The confirmed groupings and schedule have now been released. Group A features India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong.
The group stage kicks off on 9 September with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, and the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan showdown is set for 14 September (Sunday).
Schedule pic.twitter.com/tFPlPN7JGd
— Mohsin Naqvi (@MohsinnaqviC42) July 26, 2025
Group Stage fixtures
9 SEP – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong
10 SEP – India vs UAE
11 SEP – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong
12 SEP – Pakistan vs Oman
13 SEP – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
14 SEP – India vs Pakistan
15 SEP – UAE vs Oman; Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong
16 SEP – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
17 SEP – Pakistan vs UAE
18 SEP – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
19 SEP – India vs Oman
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to strengthen sports ties
The previous edition of the Asia Cup was held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka in 2023, following a hybrid model due to India's refusal to travel to Pakistan. The tournament featured six teams and was played in the 50-over ODI format as a preparatory event for the ICC World Cup 2023.
India clinched the title, defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in a one-sided final at Colombo's R. Premadasa Stadium.
