After weeks of uncertainty, the Asia Cup 2025 has been officially confirmed and will take place from September 8 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates(UAE). The announcement came during the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) meeting, with the BCCI agreeing to attend virtually, clearing the path for India’s participation despite the ongoing diplomatic tensions with Pakistan.
Asia Cup 2025
Dubai and Abu Dhabi will host the 50-over tournament, which will follow a group stage followed by a super four format. A total of eight teams will compete in the tournament.
Full Members: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
ACC Premier Cup Qualifier: UAE, Oman, Hong Kong
Though India was the designated host, the UAE was chosen as the neutral venue due to political sensitivities surrounding India and Pakistan’s strained relations. This marks another instance where geopolitical tensions have forced a shift in venue for a major tournament.
“Asia Cup update: Tournament is likely to be played between Sept 5 to September 21 in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.. there will be 8 teams involved full members—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka ACC Premier Cup ke 3 winners: UAE, Oman, Hong Kong,” Gaurav Gupta wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
Adia Cup update: Tournament is likely to be played between Sept 5 to September 21 in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.. there will be 8 teams involved
full members—Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
ACC Premier Cup ke 3 winners: UAE, Oman, Hong Kong— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) July 24, 2025
Correction: The Asia Cup is likely to be played from September 8 to 28 https://t.co/GtKjN52Euw
— Gaurav Gupta (@toi_gauravG) July 24, 2025
Senior Journalist Gaurav Gupta confirmed the finalized dates and venue via Social media, correcting earlier reports suggesting a September 5 start. With all eight teams now confirmed, the tournament is expected to be a major event in Asian Cricket. While the logistics and scheduling are now in place the major or real drama lies in whether India and Pakistan will meet on the field.
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IND vs PAK Asia Cup 2025 Clash
One of the biggest updates around the Asia Cup 2025 is the potential clash between India and Pakistan. While fans eagerly wait for the rivals’ clash, recent tensions, including cross-border incidents and public backlash over cricketing ties, have clouded the possibility of the India vs Pakistan match. The BCCI had previously resisted confirming India’s participation if Pakistan remained involved. The Asia Cup and ICC tournaments are currently the only International stages where India and Pakistan meet, due to the lack of bilateral series between the two sides. Despite the diplomatic hurdles, the tournament is expected to go ahead smoothly in the UAE, a neutral venue known for successfully hosting major events in the past.
