Asia Cup 2025 – Your Quick Guide to the Biggest Cricket Fest

If you love cricket, the Asia Cup 2025 is the event you’ll be talking about all year. It brings together the best Asian teams for a short, intense tournament that decides who’s on top. Below you’ll find the key facts you need—dates, venues, teams, how the format works, and the best ways to catch live action.

When and Where: Dates & Venues

The tournament kicks off on September 12, 2025, and wraps up by October 2, 2025. All matches are being played in three host cities: Colombo (Sri Lanka), Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Karachi (Pakistan). The opening game takes place at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, while the final is set for the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan.

Each city gets at least three matches, so you’ll see a mix of early‑round games, semi‑finals, and the grand finale. Weather is usually good in September, but keep an eye on local forecasts—monsoon showers can roll in, especially in Dhaka.

Teams, Format and How to Follow Live

Six nations are competing: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Nepal. They are split into two groups of three. Every team plays the other two in its group once. The top two from each group move on to the semi‑finals, and winners of those face off in the final.

Points are simple—two for a win, one for a tie/no‑result, zero for a loss. If teams are tied on points, net run rate decides who goes through. This makes every run count, so you’ll see some aggressive batting and tight bowling throughout.

To follow live scores, you can use the official Asia Cup app, most major sports sites, or the cricket board’s Twitter feeds. Turn on notifications for your favorite team so you never miss a wicket or a boundary. If you’re watching on TV, the matches will be broadcast on Star Sports in India, Geo Super in Pakistan, and local channels in Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

When you’re at a venue, bring a lightweight rain jacket—sudden showers are common in the region. Also, arrive early to avoid traffic jams, especially in Karachi where road congestion can be tough on match days.

That’s the basics covered. Keep this guide handy, set your reminders, and enjoy every moment of Asia Cup 2025. Whether you’re cheering from the stands or your living room, the tournament promises high‑energy cricket and plenty of unforgettable moments.