US EditionWhat to know: Asia Cup T20 puts continental cricket heavyweights in focus
The Asia Cup 2025 features eight teams in two groups, with traditional rivals India and Pakistan placed together to maximize audience engagement and revenue, organizers said.
- On Tuesday the Asia Cup T20 begins in the United Arab Emirates, with defending champion India grouped alongside archrival Pakistan and India opening Wednesday against the UAE.
- The Board of Control for Cricket in India opted to stage the Asia Cup in the United Arab Emirates to avoid issues tied to strained India–Pakistan relations, and the tournament began in 1984, alternating formats with ICC World Cups.
- The competition begins with two groups of four featuring Hong Kong and Oman, with the top two teams advancing to the Super 4 stage and each playing one 20-over innings per match.
- Bracketed with Pakistan, India’s matches are expected to attract a billion-plus TV audience, while the Asia Cup serves as vital preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup next year with India a firm favourite.
- The 17th edition brings eight teams together for continental supremacy, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Hong Kong; Afghanistan's recent collapse to 66 contrasts with its depth in spin options that could impact Super 4 qualification.
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Asia Cup 2025: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh veer away from ‘star culture’ as T20 cricket’s pragmatism takes over
The upcoming Asia Cup will witness a shift in cricketing approach, when India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh lock horns in an eight-team continental showdown, beginning on Tuesday in the neutral territory of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
What to know: Asia Cup T20 puts continental cricket heavyweights in
Five of the world’s top 10 Twenty20 teams will compete in the 17th Asia Cup, starting in the United Arab Emirates from Tuesday, with defending champion India grouped together with archrival Pakistan. Here’s what to know: COMPETING TEAMS India is No. 1, and Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh hold Nos. 7-10 in the International Cricket Council’s T20 rankings.
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What to know: Asia Cup T20 puts continental cricket heavyweights in focus
Five of the world’s top 10 Twenty20 cricket teams will be competing in the 17th edition of the Asia Cup starting Tuesday in the United Arab Emirates.
Kuldeep Knows What To Do To Get Himself Ready For T20 Cricket, Says Morne Morkel
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Gavaskar, Shastri, Sehwag in commentary panel for Asia Cup
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