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Asia Cup 2025 Schedule & Team Squads: Asian cricket’s biggest tournament is back. The best teams from the continent will battle it out for supremacy in the 17th edition of the Asia Cup. With high-stakes matches, intense rivalries, and nail-biting finishes, this tournament promises to be a thrilling ride for cricket fans.
Asia Cup 2025 to be Hosted by India
This time, India will be the official host of the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the T20 format. The tournament is set to take place in October 2025, featuring six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the UAE. While the hybrid model was used in previous tournaments, it remains to be seen if Pakistan will travel to India or if an alternative arrangement will be made.
Asia Cup 2025 Ticket Information
Fans eagerly waiting for ticket details will have to be patient, but since India is the host, tickets are expected to be available on platforms like Paytm and Insider, along with select offline outlets. The demand will be high, and stadiums will be packed, creating an electric atmosphere.
Asia Cup 2025 Schedule & Format
The tournament will follow the familiar Super 4 format, ensuring plenty of high-intensity matches. The teams will be divided into two groups:
Group Stage
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
Each team will play two matches in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4 stage.
Super 4 Stage
The four qualifying teams will play against each other, and the top two teams will proceed to the final.
Asia Cup 2025 Final
The two best teams from the Super 4 stage will compete for the Asia Cup 2025 trophy.
Will we see another epic India vs Pakistan final? Or will a new team rise to the occasion? Get ready for an action-packed tournament.
How Did UAE Qualify for the Asia Cup 2025?
UAE earned its spot in the tournament by winning the ACC Men’s Premier Cup, defeating Oman in the final. Now, they have a golden opportunity to prove themselves against the giants of Asian cricket.
Asia Cup 2025 Squads (Yet to be Announced)
While the official squads for the 2025 edition are yet to be revealed, here’s a look at the teams that competed in the Asia Cup 2023:
India Squad (2023)
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya (vc), KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Tilak Varma, Shardul Thakur.
Pakistan Squad (2023)
Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Mohammad Nawaz, Saud Shakeel, Faheem Ashraf, Salman Ali Agha, Mohammad Haris, Usama Mir, Tayyab Tahir.
Sri Lanka Squad (2023)
Dasun Shanaka (c), Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Perera, Dunith Wellalage, Mahesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dimuth Karunaratne.
Bangladesh Squad (2023)
Shakib Al Hasan (c), Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Afif Hossain, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Nasum Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain.
Afghanistan Squad (2023)
Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Naveen ul Haq, Fazal Haq Farooqi, Samiullah Shinwari, Qais Ahmad.
UAE Squad (2023)
Rohan Mustafa, Chirag Suri, Karthik Meiyappan, CP Rizwan (c), Aryan Lakra, Basil Hameed, Junaid Siddique, Zahoor Khan, Alishan Sharafu.
Official squads for Asia Cup 2025 will be announced closer to the tournament.
Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming & TV Broadcast
While official broadcast details for 2025 are yet to be confirmed, here’s how Asia Cup 2023 was telecasted:
| Country | Broadcast & Streaming |
|---|---|
| India & Subcontinent | Star Sports, Disney+ Hotstar |
| Australia | Yupp TV |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV, Rabbithole App |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV |
| New Zealand | Yupp TV |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| USA & Canada | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| Pakistan | Ten Sports, Tapmad App |
| MENA | STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX |
| UAE | CricLife MAX via eLife TV |
Previous Asia Cup Winners
| Year | Winner |
| 1984 | India |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka |
| 1988 | India |
| 1990 | India |
| 1995 | India |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka |
| 2000 | Pakistan |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka |
| 2010 | India |
| 2012 | Pakistan |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka |
| 2016 | India |
| 2018 | India |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka |
| 2023 | India |
India has won the Asia Cup a record 8 times, followed by Sri Lanka with 6 titles and Pakistan with 2 titles.
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