Asia Cup T20 format 2025 News

While on paper and the hype around it India vs Pakistan promises to be a thriller encounter breaking all the viewership records, on the field it is hardly a battle nowadays. India vs Pakistan will be played on September 7 in Dubai. The official schedule and the confirmation of the league is yet to be announced.

The Asia Cup 2025 is expected to begin on September 10 in the UAE, featuring six teams including India and Pakistan. The tournament will follow the T20 format, with the official schedule set to be released by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) in early July. Due to political tensions and security concerns following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s Operation Sindoor, the tournament is likely to be hosted at a neutral venue. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will not participate, having retired from T20Is after winning the 2024 T20 World Cup. A final government nod is awaited for India's participation