Apart from ICC events and some important bilateral series against England and Australia, the Asia Cup is also one of the tournaments that Indian cricket fans look forward to. And why not? The Men in Blue have shown their dominance most of the time.
What makes this tournament even more exciting is the India vs Pakistan clash, which is always a thrilling encounter and will continue to be. Now, the latest news suggests that the 17th edition of the Asia Cup will be held soon, possibly around September.
For fans eagerly waiting to know in which format the tournament will take place, take a detailed look at the answer.
Will Asia Cup 2025 follow T20 or ODI format?
Not much change in pattern, as always, since the tournament format shifts according to the upcoming major event. The upcoming Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, serving as crucial preparation for the teams that have qualified for the 2026 T20 World Cup. If we look at the last Asia Cup, which India won in 2023, it was followed by the 50-over ODI World Cup. Similarly, this time, the Asia Cup will be in the T20 format. The tournament will follow the same pattern, featuring group-stage matches followed by knockout games.
Asia Cup 2025 Teams
| Qualified Teams |
| Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh |
| India |
| Pakistan |
| Sri Lanka |
| Hong Kong |
| Oman |
| United Arab Emirates |
