Tournament Overview
- Dates: Asia Cup 2025 runs from September 9 to 28, hosted in the UAE, with matches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi ReutersJagranjosh.comPratidin.
- Format: A T20 tournament featuring 8 teams, split into Group A and Group B ReutersBusiness Standard.
Group A: India’s Path
- Teams: India, Pakistan, UAE (hosts), Oman ReutersBusiness Standard.
- India’s Group Stage Matches (IST timings) The Economic TimesPratidin:
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | UAE | Dubai International Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| Sep 14 | Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium | 8:00 PM |
| Sep 19 | Oman | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
- 1890 minutes? Actually no. All matches, except one, now start at 8:00 PM IST due to a schedule update—moved up by 30 minutes from 7:30 PM The Times of India.
- The sole exception: the UAE vs Oman game on Sep 15 in Abu Dhabi, which kicks off at 5:30 PM IST The Times of IndiaOneCricket.
The Big Showdown: India vs Pakistan
- Set for September 14, 8:00 PM IST, at the iconic Dubai International Cricket Stadium ReutersThe Economic TimesPratidin.
- This fixture remains one of Asia’s most-watched sporting events, with immense viewer demand—reflected in top-tier advertising rates of ₹14–16 lakh per 10-second slot The Economic Times.
India’s Squad for Asia Cup 2025
India’s young, dynamic squad (no Virat Kohli or Rohit Sharma) features an exciting blend of youth and experience The Economic TimesPratidin:
- Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
- Key Players:
- Batsmen: Shubman Gill (VC), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson
- All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana
- Standby: Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal Pratidin.
How to Watch (Live Streaming & TV)
In India
- TV Coverage: Sony Sports Network (channels like Ten 1, Ten 3, Ten 4 in various languages) PratidinWikipedia.
- Streaming: SonyLIV app and website — monthly subscriptions from around ₹399. Jio users can also stream via JioTV (some reports mention free access, though a subscription may still be required) TechRadarBusiness StandardPratidin.
Globally
- Pakistan: PTV Sports; streaming via Tamasha, Myco TechRadarOneCricket.
- USA & Canada: Willow TV (via Sling TV) TechRadarJagranjosh.com.
- UK: TNT Sports; can also stream via Discovery+ TechRadarJagranjosh.com.
- Australia: Foxtel or Kayo Sports TechRadar.
- MENA (Middle East & North Africa): STARZPLAY (CricLife MAX) & eLife TV Jagranjosh.com.
