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.
Graphic about the Asia Cup 2025 hosting drama, flags of India and UAE
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.
A meme mocking BCCI's stance on the Asia Cup host, shifting from political to financial motives.
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
Asia Cup 2025 tournament groups
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.
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Dark Horse Alert 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.
Asia Cup 2025 - Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill
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.
Pakistan captain and Sri Lankan captain of Asia Cup 2025
🏏 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 Winners List for past 10 seasons
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)
Sep 09, Tue
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Group B)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 10, Wed
India vs United Arab Emirates (Group A)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 11, Thu
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong (Group B)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 12, Fri
Pakistan vs Oman (Group A)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 13, Sat
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Group B)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 14, Sun
India vs Pakistan (Group A)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 15, Mon
United Arab Emirates vs Oman (Group A)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
05:30 PM
Sep 15, Mon
Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong (Group B)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 16, Tue
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Group B)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 17, Wed
Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates (Group A)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 18, Thu
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Group B)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 19, Fri
India vs Oman (Group A)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 20, Sat
TBC vs TBC, Super Four Match 1 (B1 vs B2)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 21, Sun
TBC vs TBC, Super Four Match 2 (A1 vs A2)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 23, Tue
TBC vs TBC, Super Four Match 3 (A2 vs B1)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 24, Wed
TBC vs TBC, Super Four Match 4 (A1 vs B2)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 25, Thu
TBC vs TBC, Super Four Match 5 (A2 vs B2)
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
07:30 PM
Sep 26, Fri
TBC vs TBC, Super Four Match 6 (A1 vs B1)
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
Sep 28, Sun
TBC vs TBC, Final
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
07:30 PM
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.
Venues for Asia Cup 2025
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 🔥.