Asia Cup 2025 kicks off on September 9th at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong. India will play their first game the next day, on September 10th. This year, the tournament will be played in the T20 format, which means senior stars like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma won’t be part of the squad. Still, the excitement is high, especially since India and Pakistan might face each other up to three times during the tournament.
Notably, Afghanistan enter the Asia Cup after losing a recent tri-series final to Pakistan, but they showed flashes of brilliance. With Rashid Khan leading the side, and key players like Ibrahim Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz, they’ll be hoping for a strong start against Hong Kong.
So, ahead of Asia Cup 2025, here’s everything you need to know about the tournament.
Asia Cup 2025 Venue Today
The Asia Cup 2025 will be hosted across two venues in the UAE: the Dubai International Cricket Ground and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Asia Cup 2025 Match Start Time
Most matches will begin at 8:00 PM IST, 2:30 PM GMT, and 6:30 PM local time. The only exception is the United Arab Emirates vs Oman match at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, which will start at 5:30 PM IST.
Generally, tosses will take place at 7:30 PM IST, 2:00 PM GMT, and 6:00 PM local time. For the UAE vs Oman match in Abu Dhabi, the toss will be held earlier at 5:00 PM IST.
Where To Watch Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming On OTT?
Fans in India can watch live streaming of all matches on Sony LIV and FanCode.
Asia Cup 2025 TV Channel Today In India
On television, all matches will be broadcast live on the Sony Sports TEN Network.
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Asia Cup 2025 Live Streaming [Source: AFP]
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