Asia Cup 2025: All Bangladesh Matches to Be Held in Abu Dhabi

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has finalized the venues for the Asia Cup 2025, scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from September 9 to September 28, with the grand finale set for the 28th in Dubai. The tournament schedule had already been announced earlier.

This edition of the Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format and will feature eight participating nations, divided into two groups. Bangladesh has been placed in Group B, alongside Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. All of Bangladesh’s group-stage matches will be played in Abu Dhabi.

🗓️ Bangladesh’s Group B Fixtures (All in Abu Dhabi):

September 11 – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong

September 13 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka

September 16 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan

The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage. A strong start in the group phase will be key to building confidence ahead of tougher challenges in the next round.

🏏 Group A Teams (All matches in Dubai):

India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman

Key group stage clash:

September 14 – India vs Pakistan

Originally, the tournament was scheduled to be hosted in India. However, due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, Pakistan refused to play in India, prompting the ACC to select a neutral venue in the UAE.

📍Group B Full Schedule (Abu Dhabi):

Sri Lanka:

Sep 10 – vs Afghanistan

Sep 13 – vs Bangladesh

Sep 17 – vs Hong Kong

Afghanistan:

Sep 10 – vs Sri Lanka

Sep 14 – vs Hong Kong

Sep 16 – vs Bangladesh

Hong Kong:

Sep 11 – vs Bangladesh

Sep 14 – vs Afghanistan

Sep 17 – vs Sri Lanka

📍Group A Full Schedule (Dubai):

India:

Sep 10 – vs UAE

Sep 14 – vs Pakistan

Sep 19 – vs Oman

Pakistan:

Sep 11 – vs Oman

Sep 14 – vs India

Sep 16 – vs UAE

UAE:

Sep 10 – vs India

Sep 16 – vs Pakistan

Sep 18 – vs Oman

Oman:

Sep 11 – vs Pakistan

Sep 18 – vs UAE

Sep 19 – vs India

🔁 Super Four Round:

Dates: Sep 20, 22, 24, 26

Venue: Dubai

🏆 Final:

September 28 – Dubai International Stadium.

The Asia Cup 2025 promises high-octane T20 action across iconic UAE venues, with Bangladesh aiming for a strong campaign starting in Abu Dhabi.