Let’s be honest, Asia Cup 2025 has felt like a farce from the start. The host kept changing until it finally landed in the UAE.
Now it is time to break down the drama with the schedule, squads and streaming details, and to see who might lift the trophy. Keep reading, the real story starts here.🔥
Asia Cup 2025 Host Chaos just like Bollywood Drama
Who will host the Asia Cup in 2025? This question has been asked to death and the ACC kept dragging its feet, and finally UAE gets the job.
At first India was in, then out, then silence. ACC, you really know how to stall.
Just when you thought the hosting mess was peak drama, BCCI confirmed India will still play.
BOOM! A fresh controversy exploded. The tournament has not even started and India vs Pakistan fans are already trading blows online:
- Indian fans: blasting BCCI for "selling out" and calling this participation weak.
- Pakistani fans: mocking that "India talked tough but still showed up," framing it as a diplomatic win.
- Neutral crowd: posting memes, "Asia Cup is more drama than Bollywood."
ACC managed to bury one chaos only to trigger another keyboard war. And this is just the prelude, the actual cricket is still to come, and the fire is already burning hot.
For fans, though the real truth might be simpler: no matter how loud the politics get, everyone still just wants to watch the cricket.
Groups & Squads of Asia Cup 2025
Here’s a look at the 2025 group line-ups:
- Group A: India · Pakistan · UAE · Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · Afghanistan · Hong Kong
Group A is a guaranteed ratings magnet! Not just because India and Pakistan are clashing again, but also with the hosts UAE, adding to the buzz.
Group B, on the other hand, is pure suspense. Apart from Sri Lanka’s steady presence, there’s no clear answer on who else makes it through.
Group A - Oman
Group B - Afghanistan
Oman's disciplined bowlers and fearless youngsters, always a threat for an upset.
Afghanistan has world-class spinners with power hitters who can flip games fast.
SQUADS FOR ASIA CUP 2025
- Surya Kumar Yadav (C)
- Shubman Gill (VC)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya
- Shivam Dube
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Axar Patel
- Rinku Singh
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Harshit Rana
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Salman Ali Agha (C)
- Abrar Ahmed
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Hasan Ali
- Hasan Nawaz
- Hussain Talat
- Khushdil Shah
- Mohammad Haris (WK)
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Waseem Jnr
- Sahibzada Farhan
- Saim Ayub
- Salman Mirza
- Shaheen Shah Afridi
- Sufyan Moqim
The rest teams👉 Sri Lanka · Bangladesh · Afghanistan · Hong Kong · UAE · Oman. Squads aren’t out yet. Check the latest updates here🔗
India vs Sri lanka or a Dark Horse? Champion Prediction
Our call is simple. India lift the trophy. Everyone else is just trying to keep up.
Gill may have been out of T20Is for over a year but still averages 30-plus, while SKY, despite a patchy IPL, remains the No.1 T20I batter with a strike rate above 170, a weapon few sides can match.
Bumrah, fresh off another economy below 6 in death overs, anchors a bowling unit that also includes Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, giving India layered spin options.
On paper and on form, India stacks up heavy. With Gill stepping up as the new face, SKY back in T20 groove, and Bumrah leading the attack, India’s squad looks both fresh and proven.
And yeah, everyone dreams of that blockbuster IND vs PAK final, the rivalry that writes itself. But history loves a repeat, and we could just be lining up for another IND vs SL showdown, the same script rolling once more. 😎
Reality Check: Sri Lanka & Pakistan
Sri Lanka bring history and steadiness, while Pakistan push hard to make sure they do not miss another shot at the Men in Blue.
🏏 Sri Lanka
Squad’s not official yet, but Asalanka looks set to lead. Nissanka’s 598 T20I runs this year prove the firepower is there, and with five Asia Cup titles behind them the only question is consistency.
🏏 Pakistan
They wrap up the UAE tri-series on Sep 7 and hit the Asia Cup on Sep 9, a brutal gap. With no Babar Azam or Mohammad Rizwan, the weight shifts to Saim Ayub, Fakhar Zaman and Farhan.
Coach Hesson wants a faster, bolder game, but if this reshuffled top order holds in crunch time is the big test.
India feel locked for the final. The real chase is who joins them.
Asia Cup Records
India leads the pack with 8 titles, showing dominance across both ODI and T20 eras. Sri Lanka is right behind with 6 trophies, always in the mix and never backing down. Pakistan have 2 wins, each coming with legendary performances that fans still talk about.
Asia Cup 2025 Full Info Pack
You’ve heard the drama, seen the squads, now it’s time for the real cheat sheet. From the full match schedule to where the games are played and how to catch them live, this is your one-stop info pack for the 2025 Asia Cup.
Asia Cup Time Table(IST)
Venues for Asia Cup 2025
Asia Cup 2025 will roll out in UAE across two big guns:
- Dubai International Stadium
Avg T20I run rate around 8.2 per over, chasing teams love it here, one of the best batting decks in Asia. - Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Avg T20I run rate sits closer to 7.3. Under the lights, the dew factor kicks in, spinners struggle, and whoever handles it better usually decides the night.
Dubai = batting paradise, crowd goes wild. Abu Dhabi = bowlers get their share, games stay tighter. No Sharjah this time, but trust me, the vibe will still be 🔥.
Live Streaming
- India: JioHotstar, Star Sports Network, Dubai 7
- Pakistan: PTV Sports, Ten Sports
- Sri Lanka: SLRC (Channel Eye), Dialog TV
- Bangladesh: Gazi TV (GTV), RabbitholeBD
- UAE & Middle East: Etisalat CricLife, STARZON
No matter where you are, the Asia Cup 2025 is just a click away. Catch all the action free on Dubai 7, streaming live straight to your screen.
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