UAE confirmed as hosts, India vs Pakistan to take place in Dubai

Originally set to be hosted by India, the tournament was relocated due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following recent regional incidents. The ACC opted for the UAE’s neutral and well-established cricketing venues to ensure full participation and smooth logistics.

India vs Pakistan clash, final to be played in Dubai

Matches will be split between Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with the Dubai International Stadium hosting key fixtures—including the India vs Pakistan showdown and the tournament final.

Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Cricket Stadium will stage several group-stage and Super Four matches.

UAE ideal for world-class experience: ACC president

“The Asia Cup is more than just a tournament; it’s a celebration of Asian cricket,” said ACC president Mohsin Naqvi, highlighting the significance of hosting the 2025 edition in the UAE.

“Dubai and Abu Dhabi are well equipped to deliver a seamless and world-class experience for players, fans, and broadcasters alike,” he added.

The defending champions, India, have been placed in Group A alongside Pakistan, hosts UAE, and Oman, while Group B will feature Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong.

India is set to face UAE and Pakistan in Dubai before travelling to Abu Dhabi to play Oman. The tournament final will take place in Dubai on September 28.

Reaffirming its commitment to advancing elite-level cricket in the region, the ACC expressed confidence that the UAE’s top-tier infrastructure will serve as a fitting stage for Asia’s marquee cricket event.

Tournament dates:

Asia Cup 2025 will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28, in the T20 format.

Match venues:

• Dubai will host 11 matches, including the final on September 28.

• Abu Dhabi will stage the remaining 8 matches.

Group stage draw:

• Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE (hosts), Oman

• Group B: Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong

India’s group stage matches:

2025 Men’s T20 Asia Cup full schedule

• September 9 – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China, Abu Dhabi

• September 10 – India vs UAE, Dubai

• September 11 – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong China, Abu Dhabi

• September 12 – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai

• September 13 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi

• September 14 – India vs Pakistan, Dubai

• September 15 – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi

• September 15 – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong China, Dubai

• September 16 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi

• September 17 – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai

• September 18 – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi

• September 19 – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi

• September 20 – B1 vs B2, Dubai

• September 21 – A1 vs A2, Dubai

• September 23 – A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi

• September 24 – A1 vs B2, Dubai

• September 25 – A2 vs B2, Dubai

• September 26 – A1 vs B1, Dubai

• September 28 – Final, Dubai

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