📅 Tournament Overview
- Dates: September 9–28, 2025
- Host: United Arab Emirates (neutral venue)
- Format: T20I (in preparation for the 2026 T20 World Cup)
- Teams: 8 (expanded from 6)
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
🔥 India vs Pakistan Fixtures
- Group Stage: September 14
- Super Four (if both qualify): September 21
- Final (if both reach): September 28
This could mark the first-ever India-Pakistan final in Asia Cup history2.
🏆 Background & Stakes
- India: Defending champions (won 2023 final vs Sri Lanka)
- Pakistan: Finalists in 2022 T20I edition (lost to Sri Lanka)
- Venue Agreement: India and Pakistan will play at neutral venues until 2027 due to geopolitical tensions
- Financial Impact: India-Pakistan matches are the most lucrative in the tournament, driving broadcaster and sponsor interest
🗓️ Key Fixtures
| Date | Match | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 9 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Group B |
| Sep 10 | India vs UAE | Group A |
| Sep 12 | Pakistan vs Oman | Group A |
| Sep 14 | India vs Pakistan | Group A |
| Sep 19 | India vs Oman | Group A |
| Sep 21 | India vs Pakistan | Super Four* |
| Sep 28 | Final | Knockout |