Asia Cup Schedule 2025: Fixtures, Results & Super 4

The Asia Cup 2025 Super 4 stage has delivered everything cricket fans expected: razor-thin margins in the points table, back-to-back grudge matches, and a final spot still up for grabs despite India’s commanding position. With four teams fighting for two places in the September 28 championship match, here’s the complete breakdown of fixtures, standings, and qualification scenarios.

Dates: September 9-28, 2025 · Host: United Arab Emirates · Format: Men’s T20 · Teams: 10 teams · Edition: 17th

The points table below shows the tight Super 4 standings as teams battle for the two final spots.

What is super 4 in Asia Cup?

The Super 4 stage is the second phase of the Asia Cup tournament, where the top four teams from the group stage face off in a round-robin format. Each team plays three matches against the other Super 4 participants, with the top two finishers advancing to the final.

Rules

• Top 4 teams from group stage qualify for Super 4
• Round-robin format: each team plays 3 matches
• 2 points awarded for a win, 1 for no-result
• Net Run Rate (NRR) serves as tiebreaker

Format

The four qualified teams—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh—compete in six matches spread across Dubai and Abu Dhabi venues from September 20 to 26, 2025. The top two teams based on points and NRR then contest the final on September 28.

Points and teams

India topped Group A with 3 wins, 6 points, and an impressive NRR of +3.547 before entering Super 4. Pakistan finished second in Group A with 2 wins and 4 points. The format ensures every match carries significant weight in determining which two teams advance.

The implication: with three teams clustered at 2 points and nearly identical NRRs, the final two rounds will determine everything—and one bad performance could eliminate a former champion.

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

The 17th edition of the Asia Cup runs from September 9 to 28, 2025, with all matches hosted across Abu Dhabi and Dubai venues in the United Arab Emirates. The tournament follows a Men’s T20 format as part of the build-up to major ICC events.

Group stage fixtures

The group stage concluded on September 19, 2025, with India winning all three of their Group A matches: a 9-wicket victory over UAE, a 7-wicket win against Pakistan, and a 21-run triumph over Oman. Pakistan secured their Super 4 berth with a 93-run win over Oman in their final group match.

Venues and start times

Dubai International Cricket Stadium hosts the majority of Super 4 encounters, while Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi handles select matches including Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on September 23. All Super 4 matches begin at 8:00 PM IST, with the toss occurring 30 minutes earlier.

Live scores and results

Super 4 Match 1 on September 20 opened with Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in Dubai. Pakistan vs Sri Lanka on September 23 saw Pakistan win by 5 wickets, dealing a critical blow to Sri Lanka’s qualification hopes.

The pattern: with the tournament entering its final week, every over, every run, and every catch carries championship implications—not just for points, but for net run rate survival.

Asia Cup Schedule Super 4 Points Table

The Super 4 points table as of the latest standings shows a remarkably tight three-way battle for the two final spots. India leads with 2 points and the best NRR at +0.689, followed by Pakistan (2 points, NRR +0.226) and Bangladesh (2 points, NRR +0.121). Sri Lanka sits at 0 points with an NRR of -0.59, effectively eliminated from title contention.

Super 4 schedule

The remaining fixtures are straightforward: India vs Pakistan on September 21 at Dubai International Stadium, India vs Bangladesh on September 24 in Dubai, Bangladesh vs Pakistan on September 25 in Dubai, and India vs Sri Lanka on September 26 to close out the round-robin phase.

Points table

The points system awards 2 points for each win, with NRR serving as the primary tiebreaker when teams are level on points. India’s superior NRR gives them a cushion—a single win likely seals their final berth.

Qualification rules

A win for India against Bangladesh on September 24 would effectively confirm their place in the final, given their NRR advantage. Bangladesh faces back-to-back matches against India (September 24) and Pakistan (September 25), a grueling schedule that could define their tournament fate.

What this means: the Bangladesh vs Pakistan clash on September 25 may be the match that determines who joins India in the final—unless India stumbles against either Bangladesh or Sri Lanka.

Which country is hosting the next Asia Cup?

The 2025 edition is currently hosted in the United Arab Emirates, with matches scheduled across Dubai and Abu Dhabi venues. The Asian Cricket Council has not yet officially announced the host nation for the 2026 edition.

2025 host

The UAE serving as host reflects the country’s established infrastructure for international cricket, having previously hosted multiple ICC events and bilateral series. Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium provide world-class facilities for the 17th Asia Cup edition.

2026 details

The next Asia Cup edition is reportedly scheduled for January 19 to February 1, 2026, according to calendar references. However, official confirmation from the Asian Cricket Council regarding dates and host venues remains pending as of the current tournament phase.

Future editions

Longer-term planning includes discussions around hosting cycles and formats for subsequent editions, though specific details for 2027 and beyond have not been finalized by the Asian Cricket Council.

The catch: without official AFC confirmation on future editions, fans and teams planning around the tournament face continued uncertainty about venue logistics and qualification pathways.

What is the prize money for the Asia Cup winner?

While specific prize money figures for the 2025 Asia Cup winner have not been publicly disclosed in official tournament documentation, the tournament’s significance extends beyond monetary rewards. The winner gains direct entry into subsequent major ICC events and receives substantial ranking points that influence seedings for global tournaments.

Winners reward

The prestige of winning the Asia Cup carries significant weight in cricket-heavy nations. The champion receives the trophy, recognition as the premier team in Asian cricket, and crucially, momentum heading into the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifiers and other global events.

Recent results

The 2025 edition adds another chapter to India’s dominant Asia Cup record, with the team having retained their title through consistent performances across both group stage and Super 4 phase. The final on September 28 will determine whether India extends their championship streak or if another team breaks through.

The trade-off: for India’s opponents, the pathway to dethroning the defending champions narrows with each passing match—the NRR math increasingly favors India with every dominant batting display.

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India’s lead in the Super 4 at +0.689 NRR highlights key moments from the UAE tournament’s full fixtures and venues spanning September 9 to 28.

Frequently asked questions

For Pakistan and Bangladesh, the path to the final is straightforward but unforgiving: win your remaining matches, hope India drops points, and pray the NRR math works out. For India, the calculus is simpler—maintain intensity, protect that run rate, and a September 28 championship date awaits.