Cricket lovers across India are gearing up for the Asia Cup 2025! After three years, the competition is back in T20 format. Team India heads to UAE with one goal – defend their title and show why they’re the kings of Asian cricket.
Why Asia Cup 2025 is Special for Indian Fans
This event means everything to us Indians. We’re the defending champions and the most successful team ever with eight titles. But there’s more – Asia Cup 2025 is perfect practice for T20 World Cup 2026.
Plus, we get the epic India vs Pakistan clash that always gets everyone crazy excited. With T20 format, expect non-stop thrills and quick-fire action.
Team India’s Complete Schedule for Asia Cup 2025
Here’s when and where our boys will play:
| Date | Match | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
| September 10 | Group A | UAE | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| September 14 | Group A | Pakistan 🔥 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| September 19 | Group A | Oman | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 7:30 PM |
Super Four Stage: September 20-26 (if India qualifies)
Final: September 28, Dubai (if India reaches the final)
India is in Group A with Pakistan, UAE, and Oman. We need to finish top two to move ahead.
India’s Squad for Asia Cup 2025
BCCI announced the team on August 19, 2025. Suryakumar Yadav will captain after proving his fitness following surgery.
Players to Watch:
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav leads India in a major competition for the first time.
Batting Power: Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Abhishek Sharma, and Tilak Varma are in red-hot form.
All-rounders: Hardik Pandya and Axar Patel give perfect balance.
Pace Attack: Jasprit Bumrah is back after his knee issue, joining Arshdeep Singh.
Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Washington Sundar know UAE conditions well.
Selection Surprises:
Shubman Gill might miss out despite his Test form. Selectors want proven T20 specialists. Mohammed Siraj could be rested after his England workload.
Where Asia Cup 2025 Happens
Dubai International Cricket Stadium: Hosts 11 matches including our UAE and Pakistan games. Capacity is 25,000 (can expand to 30,000).
Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi: Our Oman match happens here. Holds 20,000 fans and hosts 8 matches total.
How to Watch Asia Cup 2025 in India
TV: Sony Sports Network has official rights. Sony Sports 1, Sony Sports 1 HD, Sony Sports 2, Sony Sports 3. DD Sports shows India matches free!
Online: Sony LIV app and website for live streaming. Current subscribers can continue their plans.
Timings: Toss at 7:00 PM IST, match starts 7:30 PM IST. Perfect prime time viewing!
Can India Win Asia Cup 2025?
As defending champions, we’re strong favorites. The team has experienced stars plus young guns who’ve proved themselves recently.
The most exciting part? We could play Pakistan three times – group stage, Super Four, and final. That’s triple the excitement!
UAE feels like home for our players. With this balanced squad, India has every chance to win their ninth Asia Cup 2025 title.
Quick Answers
Where to watch? Sony Sports on TV, Sony LIV online, DD Sports free for India games.
India vs Pakistan when? September 14, 7:30 PM in Dubai.
Who’s captain? Suryakumar Yadav leads India.
How many India-Pakistan matches? Could be three if both reach final.
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