Upcoming T20 Asia Cup cricket matches set for hosting in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The Men's Twenty20 Asia Cup 2025 is set to take place from September 9 to 28 in the United Arab Emirates, with matches being played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The tournament will feature 8 teams, two more than the last edition, and will be held in a neutral political environment to ensure the participation of all teams, including Pakistan [1].
The teams have been divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A includes the defending champions India, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong [2].
India and Pakistan are in the same group (Group A) and are scheduled to face each other on September 14 in Dubai. If both teams advance, they could meet again in the Super Four stage and potentially in the final on September 28 [5]. India will start its campaign on September 10 against the UAE [4].
The format of the tournament involves two groups of four teams each, with the top two in each group progressing to the Super Four stage. From there, the top two teams will advance to the final [3].
The ACC President, Mohsin Naqvi, stated that hosting the men's Twenty20 Asia Cup in the UAE brings the excitement to a vibrant cricketing hub. He also expressed confidence that Dubai and Abu Dhabi are capable of delivering a seamless and world-class experience for players, fans, and broadcasters [1].
Abu Dhabi will host 8 matches during the tournament, while Dubai will host 11 matches, with the final being held in Dubai [2]. The opener of the tournament will be held in Abu Dhabi between Afghanistan and Hong Kong [6].
This Asia Cup acts as a T20 World Cup warm-up, with added excitement due to the inclusion of teams like Oman and Hong Kong [3][4][1]. Key India-Pakistan matches include the group stage match on September 14 in Dubai, a potential Super Four clash, and the possible final on September 28.
References: [1] Asian Cricket Council (ACC) press release, dated June 1, 2025. [2] ESPNcricinfo, June 1, 2025. [3] Cricbuzz, June 1, 2025. [4] India Today, June 1, 2025. [5] Hindustan Times, June 1, 2025. [6] Gulf News, June 1, 2025.
The Men's Twenty20 Asia Cup 2025, featuring 8 teams, includes matches on sports such as cricket, played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. India and Pakistan, both competing in Group A, face each other on September 14 in Dubai, with a potential Super Four and final meeting to follow, if both teams advance.
