ACC Confirms Asia Cup 2025 Schedule—India-Pakistan Showdown Set for September 14
The official schedule for the Asia Cup 2025 has been announced. The ACC president has officially announced it on X. This Asia Cup is worth watching. The UAE is hosting the 2025 Asia Cup.
According to the official schedule, 8 teams will participate in this tournament. Two groups with four teams each have been formed. The event consists of three stages: the group stage, Super 4, and then the final. Let’s take a look at all the details of the Asia Cup 2025 schedule.
Blockbuster India vs Pakistan Match on September 14
ACC has held the India vs. Pakistan match on Sunday, 14 September 2025. This match may decide their fate in the Super-4 stage. If both teams qualify for the Super-4, they will again play a game on Sunday, 21 September. Again, if they qualify for the final, they will play the final game on Sunday, 28 September.
Pakistan and India in the same group
The Asian Cricket Council has scheduled the India vs. Pakistan match in the same group. It is good news for the fans. Now we will see a clash of titans between India and Pakistan. If everything goes well, it will be a Tucker competition.
The most famous rivalry across the world is India vs. Pakistan. It seems like the schedule is made just for these teams. This match is going to be very exciting.
Just wait, here is another big rivalry that we want to see in the Super-4 stage. The match between Pakistan and Afghanistan has always been a thriller. This match always goes to the last over. If both teams qualify, it will also be amazing.
Group Stage Fixtures Revealed
In the group stage, 12 matches will be played over 11 days. All the teams will play against the teams in their group. In this stage, they will qualify for the Super-4 stage. The group stage fixtures are given below:
| Date | Match | Venue |
| Tue, 09 Sep | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Wed, 10 Sep | India vs UAE | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Thu, 11 Sep | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Fri, 12 Sep | Pakistan vs Oman | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Sat, 13 Sep | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Sun, 14 Sep | India vs Pakistan | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Mon, 15 Sep | UAE vs Oman | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Mon, 15 Sep | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Tue, 16 Sep | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Wed, 17 Sep | Pakistan vs UAE | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Thu, 18 Sep | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
| Fri, 19 Sep | India vs Oman | Abu Dhabi/Dubai |
Super Four Stage
The top two teams from both groups will qualify for the Super Four stage. The criteria for the Super Four are winning points. The teams with the most points will qualify for this stage. This stage consists of 6 matches. Each team will play three games. Here are the Super-4 stage fixtures below:
- Sep 20: B1 vs B2
- Sep 21: A1 vs A2
- Sep 23: A2 vs B1
- Sep 24: A1 vs B2
- Sep 25: A2 vs B2
- Sep 26: A1 vs B1
Final to Be Played on September 28
The two teams will qualify for the finals after the Super-4 stage. These two teams will compete, and the winning team will get the trophy. The final match will be played on September 28, 2025.
The final match will be thrilling at the Dubai Cricket Stadium.
UAE confirmed as Host
All the Asia Cup 2025 matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE is the confirmed host now. All the teams play their group matches in the iconic grounds of Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi.
The UAE has an immense history of hosting ACC and ICC tournaments. It has great space in the grounds with good development. These grounds can also host matches like India and Pakistan.
Final discussion
The 19 matches head towards a great tournament in September. It will be a much more exciting tournament than ever. The reason is that the top Asian teams are clashing with each other. We will see big rivalries like India vs. Pakistan in the group stage and Pakistan vs. Afghanistan in the Super-4 stage.
Then be ready for the Asia Cup 2025. Buy tickets when available and watch your country’s matches live in the stadiums. Click here to see the detailed and downloadable schedule.
