17th Asia Cup 2025 Kicks Off in Abu Dhabi Tonight; Afghanistan vs Hong Kong in Opener
Asia Cup 2025 begins in Abu Dhabi tonight with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong. India plays hosts UAE tomorrow; India vs Pakistan set for September 14.
The 17th Asia Cup 2025 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan facing Hong Kong in the opening match.
The highly awaited 17th Edition Asia Cup will start today in Abu Dhabi, UAE and will end on 28 September 2025. Afghanistan is scheduled to play Hong Kong at 8 PM in the first encounter, which will open the event.
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Tomorrow India will clash against hosts UAE in their first match. The marquee India vs Pakistan clash is slated on September 14, one day after the tournament-opener.
Tournament Format
The ODI and T20I format is rotated each edition of the Asia Cup. The only difference this year is that the matches will be T20s in preparation for the ICC tournaments this year.
Venue Shift from India to UAE
Scheduled to take place in India, the Asia Cup was shifted to a neutral venue in view of the political tensions with Pakistan. Played in the highest quality facilities in Abu Dhabi, the tournament means fans across Asia can experience the best players in action.
Cricket lovers worldwide are eagerly awaiting the matches, especially the India-Pakistan clash, which remains the marquee event of the Asia Cup 2025.
