Asia Cup 2025 prize money: From Champions to runners-up – who will earn how much

NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup 2025 is all set to kick off on September 9, with the opening clash featuring Afghanistan against Hong Kong. A day later, on September 10, India will begin their campaign against hosts United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will run until September 28, and the excitement is already soaring across the subcontinent. Fans are particularly eager as there is a strong possibility that India and Pakistan could meet as many as three times during the competition. This year’s edition will be contested in the T20 format, making it a crucial build-up to the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled next year in India and Sri Lanka.The prize pool has also been increased for the 2025 edition. According to reports, the champions are expected to receive USD 300,000 (approximately Rs 2.6 crore), while the runners-up will earn USD 150,000. An official confirmation from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is still awaited, but if finalised, this will be an upgrade from the previous edition.Eight teams will be vying for the coveted trophy this year. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have gained direct entry. They will be joined by UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, who secured their spots by finishing as the top three sides in the ACC Premier Cup for associate nations.Also See: Asia Cup 2025 Schedule | Asia Cup Points Table 2025Defending champions India, who have lifted the Asia Cup a record eight times, remain favourites once again. Under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership, India will look to extend their dominance in the tournament despite missing stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After their opener against UAE on September 10, India will face their biggest test against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, a clash expected to attract global attention. The team will wrap up the group stage against Oman at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.