Dubai: The Asia Cup 2025, the 17th edition of the premier cricket tournament, is in full swing in the United Arab Emirates, running from September 9 to September 28, 2025. Hosted in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, this T20 International (T20I) event features eight teams in two groups, battling for the title and preparing for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Below is the updated schedule, results, and standings as of the morning of September 21, 2025.

Tournament Overview

• Dates: September 9 – September 28, 2025
• Host: United Arab Emirates (Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium)
• Format: T20 International (T20I)
• Teams: 8 (divided into two groups)
• Total Matches: 19 (group stage, Super Four, and final)
• Points System: 2 points for a win, 1 point for a tie/no result, 0 points for a loss (Net Run Rate for tiebreakers)
• Final: September 28, 2025, in Dubai

The tournament features two groups of four teams each, with the top two from each advancing to the Super Four stage. The top two Super Four teams will contest the final.

Groups and Teams

• Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
• Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule and Results (As of September 21, 2025)

Below is the schedule with results for completed matches and upcoming fixtures. Most matches start at 8:00 PM IST unless noted.

Group Stage Schedule and Results

• September 9, 2025
  Match 1, Group B (Abu Dhabi): Afghanistan vs. Hong Kong
  Result: Afghanistan won by 94 runs (AFG 188/6, HKG 94/9)
• September 10, 2025
  Match 2, Group A (Dubai): India vs. UAE
  Result: India won by 9 wickets (UAE 57, IND 60/1 in 4.3 overs)
• September 11, 2025
  Match 3, Group B (Abu Dhabi): Bangladesh vs. Hong Kong
  Result: Bangladesh won by 7 wickets (HKG 143/7, BAN 144/3 in 17.4 overs)
• September 12, 2025
  Match 4, Group A (Dubai): Pakistan vs. Oman
  Result: Pakistan won by 93 runs (PAK 160/7, OMA 67 in 16.4 overs)
• September 13, 2025
  Match 5, Group B (Abu Dhabi): Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka
  Result: Sri Lanka won by 6 wickets (BAN 139/5, SL 140/4 in 14.4 overs)
• September 14, 2025
  Match 6, Group A (Dubai): Pakistan vs. India
  Result: India won by 7 wickets (PAK 127/9, IND 131/3 in 15.5 overs)
• September 15, 2025
  Match 7, Group A (Abu Dhabi, 5:30 PM IST): UAE vs. Oman
  Result: UAE won by 42 runs (UAE 172/5, OMA 130 in 18.4 overs)
  Match 8, Group B (Dubai): Hong Kong vs. Sri Lanka
  Result: Sri Lanka won by 4 wickets (HKG 149/4, SL 153/6 in 18.5 overs)
• September 16, 2025
  Match 9, Group B (Abu Dhabi): Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan
  Result: Afghanistan won by 28 runs (AFG 165/8, BAN 137 in 19.2 overs)
• September 17, 2025
  Match 10, Group A (Dubai): UAE vs. Pakistan
  Result: Pakistan won by 6 wickets (UAE 132/7, PAK 133/4 in 17.3 overs)
• September 18, 2025
  Match 11, Group B (Abu Dhabi): Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka
  Result: Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets (AFG 141/7, SL 142/5 in 18.1 overs)
• September 19, 2025
  Match 12, Group A (Abu Dhabi): India vs. Oman
  Result: India won by 8 wickets (OMA 112, IND 113/2 in 12.4 overs)

Upcoming Matches

• September 21–26, 2025: Super Four matches (schedule TBD based on group stage qualifiers)
• September 28, 2025: Final (Dubai, 8:00 PM IST)

Current Standings (Points Table as of September 21, 2025)

The points table reflects matches completed up to September 19, 2025. All group stage matches have concluded, and the Super Four teams are confirmed.

Group A

• Notes: India topped Group A with three dominant wins, including a 9-wicket rout of UAE and an 8-wicket victory over Oman. Pakistan secured second place with wins over Oman and UAE. UAE and Oman failed to advance.

Group B

• Notes: Sri Lanka finished unbeaten, securing the top spot in Group B with wins over Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Afghanistan. Afghanistan clinched second place with victories over Hong Kong and Bangladesh. Bangladesh and Hong Kong were eliminated.

Super Four Qualifiers: India, Pakistan (Group A); Sri Lanka, Afghanistan (Group B).

Key Highlights

• India’s Rampage: India crushed UAE (57 all out), Pakistan (127/9), and Oman (112) to finish the group stage unbeaten, boasting a formidable Net Run Rate.
• Sri Lanka’s Perfection: Sri Lanka’s three wins, including a tight 5-wicket victory over Afghanistan, make them a top contender for the title.
• Pakistan’s Recovery: After losing to India, Pakistan bounced back with strong wins over Oman and UAE to secure a Super Four spot.
• Afghanistan’s Resilience: Afghanistan’s 94-run thrashing of Hong Kong and 28-run win over Bangladesh ensured their advancement.
• Emerging Teams Struggle: UAE showed promise with a win over Oman, but both teams, along with Hong Kong, failed to challenge the top sides consistently.