Asia Cup 2025: Complete Schedule, Points Table, Squad Details, and Tournament Recap
1 Tournament Overview
The 2025 Men’s Asia Cup, also known as the DP World Asia Cup for sponsorship reasons, was the 17th edition of this prestigious cricket tournament. Organized by the Asian Cricket Council, this T20 International competition took place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9 to September 28, 2025 .
The tournament featured eight teams divided into two groups of four, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The format was designed to prepare Asian teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with the final contested between the top two teams from the Super Four stage . The tournament was originally scheduled to be held in India but was moved to the UAE as a neutral venue due to political and security concerns .
2 Complete Tournament Schedule
The Asia Cup 2025 featured a total of 19 matches across two venues: the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai and the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi . Most matches began at 6:30 PM local time (2:30 PM GMT/8:00 PM IST) .
2.1 Group Stage Matches
Group A consisted of India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, and Oman, while Group B included Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong .
| Date | Day | Group | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | Tuesday | B | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 10 | Wednesday | A | India vs UAE | Dubai |
| Sep 11 | Thursday | B | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 12 | Friday | A | Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai |
| Sep 13 | Saturday | B | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 14 | Sunday | A | India vs Pakistan | Dubai |
| Sep 15 | Monday | A | UAE vs Oman | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 15 | Monday | B | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Dubai |
| Sep 16 | Tuesday | B | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 17 | Wednesday | A | Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai |
| Sep 18 | Thursday | B | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 19 | Friday | A | India vs Oman | Abu Dhabi |
2.2 Super Four Stage & Final
The Super Four stage began on September 20, with each of the four qualified teams playing against each other in a round-robin format .
| Date | Day | Stage | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 20 | Saturday | Super Four | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Dubai |
| Sep 21 | Sunday | Super Four | India vs Pakistan | Dubai |
| Sep 23 | Tuesday | Super Four | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Abu Dhabi |
| Sep 24 | Wednesday | Super Four | India vs Bangladesh | Dubai |
| Sep 25 | Thursday | Super Four | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Dubai |
| Sep 26 | Friday | Super Four | India vs Sri Lanka | Dubai |
| Sep 28 | Sunday | Final | India vs Pakistan | Dubai |
3 Points Table & Standings
3.1 Group Stage Standings
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +3.547 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +1.790 |
| UAE | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -1.984 |
| Oman | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.600 |
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +1.278 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.270 |
| Afghanistan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | +1.241 |
| Hong Kong | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.151 |
3.2 Super Four Stage Standings
| Team | Matches | Won | Lost | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.913 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.329 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.831 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -0.418 |
4 Tournament Outcome
The Asia Cup 2025 concluded with a thrilling final between India and Pakistan on September 28, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In a closely contested match, India emerged victorious, defeating Pakistan by 5 wickets to claim their ninth Asia Cup title .
- Pakistan scored 146 runs in their 20 overs
- India chased down the target, finishing at 150/5 in 19.4 overs
- India won with just 2 balls remaining
Individual tournament achievements :
- Player of the Series: Abhishek Sharma (India)
- Most Runs: Abhishek Sharma – 314 runs
- Most Wickets: Kuldeep Yadav – 17 wickets
5 India Squad Details
The Indian team for Asia Cup 2025 was captained by Suryakumar Yadav . The squad represented a blend of experienced players and emerging talents, carefully balanced to excel in the T20 format.
- Batters: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Wicket-keepers: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal
Key performances from Indian players:
- Kuldeep Yadav was instrumental throughout the tournament, claiming 17 wickets including a remarkable 4/7 against UAE
- Arshdeep Singh became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in T20Is during the match against Oman
- Sanju Samson played a crucial innings of 56 runs against Oman, earning him the Player of the Match award
The Asia Cup 2025 provided excellent preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup, with teams testing their strategies and players gaining valuable experience in high-pressure situations. India’s successful campaign, culminating in their victory over Pakistan in the final, established them as one of the favorites heading into the global tournament.