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ACC Confirms Asia Cup 2025 as UAE-Based T20 Tournament with Eight Teams

Delegates selected neutral venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi to allow an India versus Pakistan fixture under safe conditions.

India and Pakistan will face off in the Asia Cup 2025. | Image: PTI/AP
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Overview

  • BCCI reversed its boycott threat and participated virtually, enabling the ACC AGM in Dhaka to proceed with a valid quorum.
  • The council endorsed a September 8–28 window for the tournament and reaffirmed the eight-team format.
  • Full members India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will join UAE, Oman and Hong Kong in the competition.
  • India and Pakistan are expected to be grouped together to preserve marquee rivalry under the neutral-venue arrangement.
  • BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla and ACC chairman Mohsin Naqvi will meet shortly to finalize venues, match fixtures and commercial agreements.