The wait for the Asia Cup is finally over. In a few hours’ time from now, Afghanistan and Hong Kong will kick off the multi-nation tournament that was in limbo for the majority of the time. However, despite all the back and forth between arch-nemeses India and Pakistan, cricket is the real winner, as fans will get to see the eight best Asian teams battle it out for the glory. This Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, keeping the T20 World Cup 2026 in mind. But first, we will have a captain’s day where all the captains will be answering questions in a press conference. India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan’s Salman Ali Agha will be side to side as well. Catch all the latest updates below.
Asia Cup 2025 Press Conference LIVE
Asia Cup T20 2025
Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9, with the final on September 28. The tournament will be entirely hosted in the UAE, with the India vs Pakistan match slated for September 10. This time, the Asia Cup will be held in T20 format instead of ODIs ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.
- Dates: September 9-28, 2025
- Host: India are the official host but the tournament will be held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Venues: Matches will be played in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, known for their world-class cricket infrastructure.
- Format: T20 International (T20I)
- Teams: Eight teams will participate, an increase from six in the previous edition.
- Matches: A total of 19 matches will be played, including group stages, Super Four, and the final
Asia Cup 2025 Groups
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong
Asia Cup 2025 Fixtures
| Date | Day | Match | Group | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 9 | Tuesday | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | B | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 10 | Wednesday | India vs UAE | A | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 11 | Thursday | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | B | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 12 | Friday | Pakistan vs Oman | A | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 13 | Saturday | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | B | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 14 | Sunday | India vs Pakistan | A | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 15 | Monday | UAE vs Oman | A | Abu Dhabi | 5:30 PM |
| Sept 15 | Monday | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | B | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 16 | Tuesday | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | B | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 17 | Wednesday | Pakistan vs UAE | A | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 18 | Thursday | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | B | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 19 | Friday | India vs Oman | A | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 20 | Saturday | B1 vs B2 | Super 4 | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 21 | Sunday | A1 vs A2 | Super 4 | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 22 | Monday | Rest Day | |||
| Sept 23 | Tuesday | A2 vs B1 | Super 4 | Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 24 | Wednesday | A1 vs B2 | Super 4 | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 25 | Thursday | A2 vs B2 | Super 4 | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 26 | Friday | A1 vs B1 | Super 4 | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
| Sept 28 | Sunday | Final | Dubai | 8:00 PM |
The post Asia Cup 2025 Press Conference LIVE: Suryakumar Yadav, Salman Ali Agha to feature on captain’s day appeared first on Inside Sport India.