When will India play Pakistan, and the place? Which groups are in? Al Jazeera’s lowdown on the T20 cricket match’s schedule.
A number of the greatest names in males’s cricket will likely be in motion when eight groups come collectively for the seventeenth version of the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Asia Cup match within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9.
Defending champions India will look to retain their crown within the 20-day Twenty20 contest, which is able to comprise 19 matches.
Right here’s all you might want to know in regards to the groups, format and schedule of the Asia Cup 2025:
Which groups are taking part in within the Asia Cup 2025?
Along with the 5 everlasting members of the ACC – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan – three different groups have certified for the 2025 version: Hong Kong, Oman, and the UAE. They’re divided into two teams of 4 every:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE
Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
What’s the format of the Asia Cup 2025?
The match will likely be performed in two group levels, adopted by the ultimate.
Following the preliminary group stage, the highest two groups from every group will enter the Tremendous 4, the place all groups will face one another in a round-robin format.
The highest two groups on the finish of the Tremendous Fours will qualify for the ultimate.
The place will the Asia Cup matches be held?
The Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium and the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi will host the video games.
When are the India vs Pakistan match and the ultimate within the Asia Cup 2025?
The neighbouring international locations are set to play the primary of their three potential encounters on Sunday, September 14, in Dubai of their Group A conflict.
Ought to each groups enter the Tremendous Fours, they’ll face one another once more on September 21 on the identical venue and, if each qualify for the ultimate, their all-important match will happen on September 28 in Dubai for the third time.
What’s the total match schedule of the Asia Cup 2025?
Asia Cup 2025 group stage schedule
Tuesday, September 9, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Afghanistan vs Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, September 10, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
UAE vs India at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Thursday, September 11, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Friday, September 12, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Oman vs Pakistan at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Saturday, September 13, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Sunday, September 14, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
India vs Pakistan at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Monday, September 15, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Hong Kong vs Sri Lanka at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Monday, September 15, 4pm (12:00 GMT)
UAE vs Oman at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Tuesday, September 16, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Wednesday, September 17, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
UAE vs Pakistan at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Thursday, September 18, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Friday, September 19, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
India vs Oman at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Asia Cup 2025 Tremendous 4 schedule
Saturday, September 20, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
B1 vs B2 at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Sunday, September 21, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
A1 vs A2 at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Tuesday, September 23, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
A2 vs B1 at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Wednesday, September 24, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
A1 vs B2 at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Thursday, September 25, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
A2 vs B2 at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Friday, September 26, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
A1 vs B1 at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Asia Cup 2025 closing
Sunday, September 28, 6:30pm (14:30 GMT)
TBD vs TBD at Dubai Worldwide Cricket Stadium, Dubai
