NEW DELHI: The Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off on September 9, with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong in Abu Dhabi. India will begin their campaign a day later, on September 10, facing hosts United Arab Emirates at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The tournament will run until September 28 and will be played in the T20 format, serving as crucial preparation for next year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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According to reports, the champions of the 2025
Asia Cup are expected to earn USD 300,000 (around Rs 2.6 crore), while the runners-up may receive USD 150,000. An official confirmation from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is still awaited, but the proposed amounts indicate an increase compared to the previous edition.
India’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
Defending champions India, who have won the tournament a record eight times, will be led by Suryakumar Yadav in the absence of stalwarts Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. After opening against UAE on September 10, India will face arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai, a marquee clash expected to attract global attention. India will conclude their group-stage fixtures against Oman on September 19 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Asia Cup Prize Money vs Other Major Tournaments
While the 2025 Asia Cup prize money is modest compared to other tournaments, here’s a quick comparison:
IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore claimed their first title, earning Rs 20 crore, with runners-up Punjab Kings taking home Rs 12 crore.
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024: India, the champions, earned USD 2.45 million, while the runners-up received USD 1.28 million.
ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025: The winner pocketed USD 2.24 million, and the runners-up USD 1.12 million.
Asia Cup groups
Group A: India, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates, Oman
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
Asia Cup venues:
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Asia Cup Match Dates, Venues and Timings
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) | Time (USA – ET) | Time (UK – BST) |
|---|
| Sep 09 (Tue) | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, 1st Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 10 (Wed) | India vs United Arab Emirates, 2nd Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 11 (Thu) | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, 3rd Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 12 (Fri) | Pakistan vs Oman, 4th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 13 (Sat) | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 5th Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 14 (Sun) | India vs Pakistan, 6th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 15 (Mon) | UAE vs Oman, 7th Match, Group A | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 5:30 PM | 8:00 AM | 1:00 PM |
| Sep 15 (Mon) | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, 8th Match, Group B | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 16 (Tue) | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 9th Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 17 (Wed) | Pakistan vs UAE, 10th Match, Group A | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 18 (Thu) | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, 11th Match, Group B | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 19 (Fri) | India vs Oman, 12th Match, Group A | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 20 (Sat) | Super Four, Match 1 (B1 vs B2) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 21 (Sun) | Super Four, Match 2 (A1 vs A2) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 23 (Tue) | Super Four, Match 3 (A2 vs B1) | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 24 (Wed) | Super Four, Match 4 (A1 vs B2) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 25 (Thu) | Super Four, Match 5 (A2 vs B2) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 26 (Fri) | Super Four, Match 6 (A1 vs B1) | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
| Sep 28 (Sun) | Final | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 8:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 3:30 PM |
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