Asia Cup 2025: Full Schedule Expected Within 48 Hours - Reports 

The schedule for the Asia Cup 2025 is likely to be announced in the next day or two. It could come out as early as July 26, as per a report by Cricbuzz. All the hurdles that were holding up the confirmation seem to have been cleared and the tournament now looks on track.

There has been a lot of talk around the Asia Cup this year with many delays and political concerns behind the scenes. But after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) met in Dhaka recently, there has been some progress. 

The meeting itself was not without issues due tensions between India and Pakistan but it seems to have pushed things forward.

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What Happened at the ACC Meeting in Dhaka?

The ACC meeting in Dhaka took place on Thursday. Although the meeting had its share of drama due to political tensions, mainly between India and Pakistan, the outcome was positive. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), which is the official host of the tournament, was asked to handle the remaining formalities and prepare the final schedule.

As things stand, the full schedule may be released in parts. Some details might come out on Saturday, and the rest could follow by Monday, unless everything is revealed together over the weekend. The tournament is likely to be held from September 10 to 28. Dubai and Abu Dhabi are expected to host the matches.

One of the main reasons for the delay was said to be some pending discussions with commercial partners. The BCCI informed the ACC about this during the meeting. Now that those matters have been sorted, the formal announcement is expected soon. 

India and Pakistan Likely to Be Drawn in Same Group

One of the biggest talking points of this Asia Cup will be the India versus Pakistan fixtures. As per reports, both teams are likely to be placed in the same group.

Their matches always draw massive attention and that won’t be any different this time. 

Notably, The 2025 edition of the Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format as a lead-up to next year’s T20 World Cup. Eight teams are expected to take part. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong and Oman are those teams. There will be about 19 matches in total. The competition is expected to kick off on September 10 with the final likely to take place on September 28.

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