The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has officially announced the venues and match timings for the highly anticipated Asia Cup 2025, which will begin on 9 September in the United Arab Emirates. Cricket fans can look forward to action at two iconic stadiums: the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi and the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
For Bangladesh supporters, all eyes will be on Abu Dhabi, as the Tigers will play all three of their group stage matches there. Their journey starts on 11 September against Hong Kong. Just two days later, on 13 September, they will face a strong Sri Lanka side. The group stage for Bangladesh will wrap up on 16 September when they meet Afghanistan in what could be a crucial match. All of these games will start at 8:00 PM Bangladesh time, making for perfect prime-time viewing. There are only two exceptions in the entire group stage, on 15 September, UAE will face Oman in Abu Dhabi at 6:00 PM, and later that same evening, Sri Lanka will take on Hong Kong in Dubai at 8:00 PM.
One of the biggest fixtures in world cricket is set for 14 September, when traditional rivals India and Pakistan meet in Dubai. These two giants are joined in Group A by hosts UAE and Oman, setting the stage for some intense early battles.
The tournament’s format ensures plenty of excitement. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, where every team will face each other once. The best two from this round will then move on to the grand final, scheduled for 28 September. Dubai will be at the heart of the action, hosting 11 matches including the final, while Abu Dhabi will stage 8 matches, including one in the Super Four phase.
With fierce rivalries, high stakes, and some exciting talent of world cricket, the Asia Cup 2025 promises to deliver drama and moments to embrace from start to finish.