Some of the biggest names in men’s cricket will be in action when eight teams come together for the 17th edition of the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Asia Cup tournament in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from September 9.

Defending champions India will look to retain their crown in the 20-day Twenty20 contest, which will comprise 19 matches.

Here’s all you need to know about the teams, format and schedule of the Asia Cup 2025:

Which teams are playing in the Asia Cup 2025?

In addition to the five permanent members of the ACC – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan – three other teams have qualified for the 2025 edition: Hong Kong, Oman, and the UAE. They are divided into two groups of four each:

Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE

Group B: Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afg

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