Asia Cup ‒ Schedule, Teams, History and Facts

Publication date: 18 Apr 2025

The Asia Cup is a prestigious international cricket tournament between Asian teams organized under the auspices of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). In addition to being a sporting competition, the tournament is also an arena for historic rivalries and intense matches, especially between teams such as India and Pakistan.

The Asia Cup has been held since 1984 and features both ODI (50 overs) and T20I (20 overs) formats, depending on the ICC schedule. As a result, this makes the tournament particularly interesting for fans and analysts.

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Asia Cup 2025: when and where will it be held?

The next edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament will be held from August 30 to September 14 this year. Eight national teams are expected to participate:

Afghanistan
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
UAE
Hong Kong
Oman

The venue and prize fund are still being finalized and will be announced later. However, it is already clear that the competition promises to be large and exciting.

Tournament History

The Asia Cup cricket tournament was first held in 1984 in Sharjah, UAE. Since then, it has been held regularly with the participation of the best Asian teams. As a result, the competition has become a symbol of Asian cricket, where every match is played with a special passion.

Interesting facts

The tournament can be played in two different formats: T20I and ODI. It depends on which major cricket championship is expected in the near future (e.g. T20 World Cup or ODI World Cup).
India vs. Pakistan matches have traditionally been the most watched broadcasts in the nasty world of Asia.
The Asia Cup has been a great platform to introduce new cricket stars like Babar Azam, Hardik Pandya and Mushfiqur Rahim.
The tournament is an important preparation for the global competition and serves as a test for the teams before the World Cup.