Asia Cup starts from 9 September (photo: x)
The 17th season of the Asia Cup is going to start. This time between 8 teams will be played in the city of Abu Dhabi and Dubai of UAE from 9 September to 28 September. All the matches of Asia Cup 2025 will start at 8 pm Indian time. Only one double header day in the 17th season will be on 15 September. That day the first match will start from Indian time at 5.30 pm. While the second match will be from 8 o’clock in the night.
Why host India is in Asia Cup UAE?
Now the question is why the Asia Cup is being played in UAE this time? So the political situation of India and Pakistan is a very big reason behind this. India was the official host of the Asia Cup 2025, but due to stressful political relations with Pakistan, both teams no longer play in each other’s country. If India had hosted this tournament, matches related to Pakistan were played on a neutral venue, such as the 2025 Champions Trophy hosting the matches of India in the UAE. Therefore, while the BCCI remains an official host, this time the matches will be played in the UAE.
How many teams played in the Asia Cup played for the first time?
The first Asia Cup was held in the year 1984. Meaning after the first ODI World Cup exactly 9 years later. Only India-Pakistan and Sri Lanka took part in the first Asia Cup. India is not only the defending champion of the Asia Cup but also the most successful team of this tournament. India crushed Sri Lanka in the final of the Asia Cup played in ODI format in 2023 and captured the title for the 8th time. Sri Lanka is the second most successful team after India, which has raised the trophy 6 times. At the same time, Pakistan is at number three in the list by winning only 2 Asia Cups.
Is the Asia Cup ODI tournament?
When the Asia Cup started, it was as an ODI tournament. But for the last decade, T20 format has also seen a temper. It is starting to depend on which format the upcoming World Cup is. The previous Asia Cup played in 2023 was in ODI format. The tournament was played a few months before the ODI World Cup that year. This time the Asia Cup is in T20 format as the T20 World Cup is going to be held in February next year.
Which Asia Cup has so far participated in the most teams?
This is the most teams with the most teams that are being played this time. In the Asia Cup 2025, not only India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan, but a total of 8 teams are playing for the first time. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are 5 teams with direct qualification. While the remaining 3 teams are UAE, Oman and Hong-Kong. These three teams performed well in the ACC Premier Cup last year.
Why is Nepal not part of Asia Cup 2025?
The reason for Nepal not being in the Asia Cup 2025 is its performance in the Mains ACC Premier Cup last year. Nepal’s team was at the top of their group, but in the semi -finals they had to face Hong Kong defeat in the hands of UAE and then for third place.
What is the format of Asia Cup 2025?
8 teams are divided into two groups. Group A has Oman, Pakistan and UAE besides India. While Group B stars Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Hong-Kong and Oman. The top 2 teams of both groups will qualify for the super four rounds, where they will do against each other. Then 2 teams will play the final of the tournament on 28 September.
Will India and Pakistan play matches?
Yes. Earlier, even though there were clouds of uncertainty about it. However, after the latest stand of the Government of India, the way for his playing in the Asia Cup 2025 has been cleared. The Government of India has said that India and Pakistan cannot play bilateral tournaments but they can play in the multi nation tournament.
How many times will India-Pakistan clash in Asia Cup?
In the Asia Cup 2025, the first competition between India and Pakistan is scheduled to be held in Dubai on 14 September. But, apart from that, both teams can clash in the tournament two more times. This can happen for the second time when these two teams arrive in Super Four. At the same time, the third time can happen when both these teams will reach the finals. The Indo-Pak final has not been held in the Asia Cup till date.
