The Asia Cup 2025 kicked off on Tuesday, with Afghanistan facing off against Hong Kong in Dubai. The tournament features 8 teams in the group stage, with the final set for September 28. Asian heavyweights India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan will feature alongside Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Oman and UAE. The Asia Cup is a great money spinner for the Asian Cricket Council and a big draw is available for the winners in the UAE.
Defending champions India will begin their campaign by taking on UAE on September 10 in their first group stage game.
Asia Cup 2025 Groups
- Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman
- Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong
Asia Cup 2025 prize money
The Asia Cup 2025 prize money has been increased since the last edition in 2023. With the 2025 tournament being played in T20 edition, ACC will enjoy more windfall from the tournament.
As per reports, the champions are likely to receive USD 300,000 (approximately Rs 2.6 crore), while the runners-up will earn USD 150,000. A final figure however is yet to be confirmed by ACC.
Asia Cup live streaming details
Fans in India can watch the Asia Cup matches on television on the Sony Sports Network. The matches will be live streamed on the SonyLIV website and the mobile application.
India fixtures at Asia Cup
- India vs UAE – September 10 – Dubai
- India vs Pakistan – September 14 – Dubai
- India vs Oman – September 19 – Abu Dhabi
Check the list of previous winners of the Asia Cup here.
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