Uncertainty over India’s participation in the Asia Cup due to tensions with Pakistan had cricket fans on edge. Now, the path is clear for the continent’s most celebrated cricket tournament, renowned for its high-octane clashes since 1984.
India has lifted the trophy eight times, Sri Lanka six, and Pakistan twice. India’s most recent triumph came in 2023, overcoming Sri Lanka in a spectacular final.
The upcoming 2025 edition, in the T20 format, features Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, UAE, Hong Kong, and Oman. Teams will compete in two groups of four, advancing to the Super Four stage, with the top two clashing in the final for Asia’s ultimate cricketing glory.
The 2025 Asia Cup is set for September and will be played in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. Eight teams will compete: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Oman.
The teams will be divided into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The leading two teams from this stage will face off in the final to decide the champion.