NEW DELHI: The countdown has begun! The Asia Cup 2025 kicks off on September 9 with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong, and the excitement is already through the roof. India jumps into action a day later, facing hosts UAE in Dubai. With the tournament running until September 28, fans are buzzing—especially with the mouth-watering chance of seeing India vs Pakistan up to three times.
And here’s the kicker—this year’s Asia Cup comes with a bigger prize pool.
How much prize money is up for grabs?
According to early reports, the champions of Asia Cup 2025 will pocket a cool USD 300,000 (around ₹2.6 crore). The runners-up won’t be too disappointed either—they’ll take home USD 150,000.
While the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, if these numbers stand, it’s definitely an upgrade from previous editions.
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Who’s playing in Asia Cup 2025?
A total of eight teams will battle it out this time.
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- UAE
- Oman
- Hong Kong
The last three earned their spots through the ACC Premier Cup, proving that associate nations are stepping up big time.
India’s road to the trophy
India, the defending champions and record 8-time winners, are once again the favorites.
This time, the team will be led by Suryakumar Yadav. Yes, you read that right—Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma won’t be there, but the Men in Blue still look strong.
India kicks off against UAE (September 10), then faces the big one—Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai. That clash is already being called the “final before the final.” They’ll round off the group stage against Oman in Abu Dhabi.
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Why this Asia Cup matters more
Unlike past editions, the 2025 Asia Cup will be played in T20 format, making it the perfect dress rehearsal for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year in India and Sri Lanka.
So yeah, the stakes are high—glory, bragging rights, and some serious cash
