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The much-awaited Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin in the UAE from September 9. This year, eight teams will compete for the title.
The teams participating are India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Oman, Hong Kong, and hosts UAE. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian cricket team's squad.
Suryakumar Yadav Lead Team India
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Suryakumar Yadav will captain the side, while Shubman Gill will be the vice-captain. The tournament will be played in the T20 format as preparation for the upcoming matches in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
India will begin their campaign against the UAE on September 10 - the much-awaited clash against arch-rivals Pakistan is scheduled for September 14 in Dubai.
Team India Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
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According to ESPN, the complete official schedule of Team India Asia Cup 2025 is as follows:
| Match No. | Match | Date | Time (IST) | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Match, Group A | India vs United Arab Emirates | Sep 10, 2025 (Wed) | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 6th Match, Group A | India vs Pakistan | Sep 14, 2025 (Sun) | 7:30 PM | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
| 12th Match, Group A | India vs Oman | Sep 19, 2025 (Fri) | 7:30 PM | Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Full Asia Cup 2025 Squad
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On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar and T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav announced the Indian squad for the upcoming Men's Asia Cup 2025.
The full squad is as follows:
Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Shubman Gill (vice-captain), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Yadav, Sanju Samson (wicketkeeper), Harshit Rana, Rinku Singh
Asia Cup 2025 Match Date and Venue
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The 2025 Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates from September 9, 2025, to September 28, 2025. The matches of this tournament will be played at two main venues: Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai and Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
A total of eight teams will compete in the T20 International format, marking a crucial step in preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup in 2026. India's much-awaited clash will take place against Pakistan in Dubai on September 14. The tournament will have a group stage and a Super 4 stage, culminating with the final in Dubai on September 28
Read More: Asia Cup 2025 – India’s Schedule, Squad, Dates, Timings & More