The Asia Cup 2025, held in the UAE from September 9 to 28, featured eight teams in the T20I format and brought weeks of high-voltage cricket to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Fans witnessed Afghanistan’s big win in the opener and India’s dominant run through the group stage against the UAE, Pakistan, and Oman.
The much-awaited India vs Pakistan clash on September 14 lived up to the hype, setting the tone for a fierce Super Four stage and a thrilling final in Dubai.
India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets in the final on September 28 at the Dubai International Stadium to lift the trophy. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 off 53 balls earned him the Player of the Match, while Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Series.
Asia Cup 2025 – IND vs PAK Final Match Summery
| Team | Score / Overs | Top Batters (Runs) | Best Bowlers (Wkts–Runs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | 146 all out (19.1 ov) | Farhan 57 (38), Fakhar 46 (35) | Kuldeep 4–30, Bumrah 2–25, Axar 2–26 |
| India | 150/5 (19.4 ov) | Tilak Varma 69* (53), Dube 33 (22), Samson 24 (21) | Faheem 3–29, Shaheen 1–20, Abrar 1–29 |
| Result | India won by 5 wkts | ||
| Player of the Match | Tilak Varma | ||
| Player of the series | Abhishek Sharma | ||
Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule: Dates, Venues, Match List and Results
The Asia Cup 2025 began on September 9 in the United Arab Emirates and ran till September 28, with matches staged in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The tournament is being played in the T20I format and features eight teams divided into two groups. The top two from each group will progress to the Super Four, followed by the grand final.
From the high-profile India vs Pakistan clash to the spirited participation of Oman and UAE, here is the complete schedule of Asia Cup 2025 with updated results.
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Result / Status | Time (Local) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 1st Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Afghanistan won by 94 runs | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 10 | UAE vs India, 2nd Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | India won by 9 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 11 | Hong Kong vs Bangladesh, 3rd Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Bangladesh won by 7 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 12 | Pakistan vs Oman, 4th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Pakistan won by 93 runs | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 13 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Sri Lanka won by 6 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 14 | Pakistan vs India, 6th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | India won by 7 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 15 | UAE vs Oman, 7th Match, Group A | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | UAE won by 42 runs | 04:00 PM |
| Sep 15 | Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka, 8th Match, Group B | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Sri Lanka won by 4 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 16 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 9th Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Bangladesh won by 8 runs | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 17 | Pakistan vs UAE, 10th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Pakistan won by 41 runs | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 18 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 11th Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Sri Lanka won by 6 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 19 | India vs Oman, 12th Match, Group A | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | India won by 21 runs | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 20 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 13th Match | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Bangladesh won by 4 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 21 | Pakistan vs India, Super Fours, 14th Match | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | India won by 6 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 23 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan, Super Fours, 15th Match | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | Pakistan won by 5 wkts | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 24 | India vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 16th Match | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | India won by 41 runs | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 25 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 17th Match | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Pakistan won by 11 runs | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 26 | India vs Sri Lanka, Super Fours, 18th Match | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | Match tied (India Won the Super Over) | 06:30 PM |
| Sep 28 | India vs Pakistan, Final | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | India won by 5 wkts | 06:30 PM |
Check our complete guide on Asia Cup 2025 tickets to know how and where to book your seats for the tournament.
Who is Hosting the Asia Cup 2025?
The Asia Cup 2025 is currently being hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament, which runs from September 9 to 28, 2025, is being played across two venues — the Dubai International Cricket Stadium and the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
The event was originally scheduled to be hosted by India, but due to political tensions with Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) shifted the competition to a neutral venue. This is not new, as the UAE has successfully hosted the Asia Cup before, including the 2018 and 2022 editions.
With the group stage & Super Four matches now Completed. You can check our detailed guide on the Asia Cup 2025 venues for more information about this.
Asia Cup 2025 – Final Points table
Here are the points tables for the matches played, wins, losses, and points after each game.
Super Fours
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +0.913 |
| Pakistan (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +0.329 |
| Bangladesh (E) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | –0.831 |
| Sri Lanka (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | –0.418 |
Group A
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +3.547 |
| Pakistan (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | +1.790 |
| United Arab Emirates (E) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | –1.984 |
| Oman (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | –2.600 |
Group B
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka (Q) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | +1.278 |
| Bangladesh (Q) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | –0.270 |
| Afghanistan (E) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +1.241 |
| Hong Kong (E) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | –2.151 |
Which Teams Have Qualified for the Asia Cup 2025?
The Asia Cup 2025 has eight teams playing in the tournament. It will include both big cricket teams and some of the top-performing associate nations from Asia.
The five full-time members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) have already qualified and will be part of the tournament.
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- United Arab Emirates
- Oman
- Hong Kong
They were joined by three more teams who did well in the 2024 ACC Men’s Premier Cup: United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, and Hong Kong. These teams earned their place by playing the ACC qualifiers 2024 tournament and beating other strong associate teams.
Asia Cup 2025 Squads
The 2025 Asia Cup, being played in the T20I format, began on September 9 in the UAE and will run until September 28. Eight teams are competing across two groups, with the top sides moving on to the Super Four stage before the final in Dubai.
The tournament has already kicked off, and here are the full squads representing each team in this edition:
Group A
- India
Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Jitesh Sharma, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson, Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh - Pakistan
Salman Ali Agha (c), Abrar Ahmed, Faheem Ashraf, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Hasan Ali, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Khushdil Shah, Mohammad Haris, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Waseem Jnr, Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Salman Mirza, Shaheen Afridi, Sufyan Moqim - Oman
Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla, Sufyan Yousuf, Ashish Odedera, Aamir Kaleem, Mohammed Nadeem, Sufyan Mehmood, Aryan Bisht, Karan Sonavale, Zikriya Islam, Hassnain Ali Shah, Faisal Shah, Muhammed Imran, Nadeem Khan, Shakeel Ahmad, Samay Shrivastava - United Arab Emirates
Muhammad Waseem (c), Alishan Sharafu, Aryansh Sharma, Asif Khan, Dhruv Parashar, Ethan D’Souza, Haider Ali, Harshit Kaushik, Junaid Siddique, Matiullah Khan, Muhammad Farooq, Muhammad Jawadullah, Muhammad Zohaib, Rahul Chopra, Rohid Khan, Simranjeet Singh, Saghir Khan
Group B
- Afghanistan
Rashid Khan (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Darwish Rasooli, Sediqullah Atal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Karim Janat, Mohammad Nabi, Gulbadin Naib, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mohammad Ishaq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Allah Ghazanfar, Noor Ahmad, Farid Malik, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi - Bangladesh
Litton Das (c), Tanzid Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Saif Hassan, Tawhid Hridoy, Jaker Ali Anik, Shamim Hossain, Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan, Shak Mahedi Hasan, Rishad Hossain, Nasum Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam, Shaif Uddin - Sri Lanka
Charith Asalanka (c), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Dasun Shanaka, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushmantha Chameera, Binura Fernando, Nuwan Thushara, Matheesha Pathirana, Janith Liyanage - Hong Kong
Yasim Murtaza (c), Babar Hayat, Zeeshan Ali, Niazakat Khan Mohammad, Nasrulla Rana, Martin Coetzee, Anshuman Rath, Kalhan Marc Challu, Ayush Shukla, Mohammad Aizaz Khan, Ateeq ul Rehman Iqbal, Kinchit Shah, Ali Hassan, Shahid Wasif, Ghazanfar Mohammad, Mohammad Waheed, Ehsan Khan
Asia Cup 2025 Format: ODI or T20?
The Asia Cup 2025 is being played in the T20 International format. Each match is 20 overs per side, making it fast-paced and full of action.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) follows a rotation system where one edition is played in ODIs and the next in T20Is. Since the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka, this year’s Asia Cup has been scheduled in the T20 format to help teams prepare.
India vs Pakistan In The Asia Cup 2025
The India vs Pakistan matches in the Asia Cup 2025 lived up to the hype. Both teams were part of Group A, along with the United Arab Emirates and Oman. The highly anticipated group-stage clash on September 14 in Dubai saw India dominate Pakistan with a convincing win, setting the tone for the rest of their campaign.
Earlier in the year, there had been doubts about the fixture after the Pahalgam terror attack on May 7, 2025, which initially led the BCCI to announce that India would avoid matches against Pakistan. However, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) later confirmed the full schedule, and the BCCI committed to participating fully, allowing the marquee showdown to go ahead.
Fans were treated to not just one but two India vs Pakistan thrillers, as the arch-rivals faced off again in the final on September 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. India chased down Pakistan’s 146 with 5 wickets in hand to lift the Asia Cup 2025 trophy. Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 69 in the final earned him the Player of the Match award, capping off an unforgettable chapter in the storied rivalry.
The Last 6 Winners Of the Asia Cup Edition
Here’s a quick look at the last 6 Asia Cup winners, formats, venues, and captains who lifted the trophy.
| Year | Format | Final Match | (Venue) | Winner | Runner-up | Captain (Winner) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | T20I | India 150/5 (19.4) vs Pakistan 146 (19.1) | Dubai International Stadium, UAE | India | Pakistan | Suryakumar Yadav |
| 2023 | ODI | India 51/0 (6.1 ov) vs Sri Lanka 50 (15.2 ov) | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | India | Sri Lanka | Rohit Sharma |
| 2022 | T20I | Sri Lanka 170/6 (20 ov) vs Pakistan 147 (20 ov) | Dubai International Stadium, UAE | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Dasun Shanaka |
| 2018 | ODI | India 223/7 (50 ov) vs Bangladesh 222 (48.3 ov) | Dubai International Stadium, UAE | India | Bangladesh | Rohit Sharma |
| 2016 | T20I | India 122/2 (13.5 ov) vs Bangladesh 120/5 (15 ov) | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | India | Bangladesh | MS Dhoni |
| 2014 | ODI | Sri Lanka 261/5 (46.2 ov) vs Pakistan 260/5 (50 ov) | Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Angelo Mathews |
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Conclusion: India Crowned Asia Cup 2025 Champions!
The Asia Cup 2025 delivered everything fans hoped for — dramatic finishes, intense rivalries, and standout performances. India’s clinical display in the Super Four stage carried through to the final, where they chased down Pakistan’s total of 146 with 5 wickets in hand.
Tilak Varma’s match-winning knock in the final sealed India’s triumph, earning him the Player of the Match award, while Abhishek Sharma’s consistency throughout the tournament saw him take home the Player of the Series title.
With this win, India extended their dominance in Asia Cup history, proving once again why they remain the most successful team in the tournament’s legacy.
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