There has been a lot of discussion around the Asia Cup 2025 for quite some time. Now, a major update has emerged regarding the tournament’s commencement. A meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) was scheduled in Dhaka to discuss the Asia Cup 2025, but the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) initially declined to attend in person. However, the BCCI later joined the meeting online, where discussions took place and an agreement was reportedly reached regarding the tournament’s organization.
Tournament to Begin from 8th September
As per reports, the Asia Cup 2025 will begin on 8th September, with the final match set for 24th September. A total of eight teams will participate, including full-time members India, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Along with them, Hong Kong, Oman, and UAE—the top teams from the ACC Premier Cup—will also take part. The tournament is set to be hosted in the UAE, but BCCI will remain the official host, and the full schedule is expected to be released soon.
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T20 Format This Time
Since the T20 World Cup 2026 is approaching, this edition of the Asia Cup will be held in the T20 format. Last time, in preparation for the ODI World Cup, the Asia Cup was played in the ODI format with matches held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka under a hybrid model. India had emerged as champions after defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
India Won the Last Edition
The previous edition of the Asia Cup was held in 2023, and the final took place in Colombo, where India registered a dominant win. The Sri Lankan team was bowled out for just 50 runs. Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj delivered a stunning spell, taking 6 wickets for 21 runs in 7 overs, while Hardik Pandya picked up 3 wickets. Team India chased the target in just 6.1 overs. This year too, fans have high expectations from the Indian team, though strong competition is expected from other teams as well.