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Asia Cup 2025 Set to Start in UAE as India Lead T20I Field Under Suryakumar Yadav

Organisers are using the neutral-venue T20I format as preparation for the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • The tournament runs September 9–28 across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with 19 matches scheduled.
  • Eight teams are split into two groups of four, with India opening against the UAE on September 10 and facing Pakistan on September 14.
  • India arrive as the world No. 1 T20I side led by Suryakumar Yadav, with the full 15-player squad confirmed and the team training in Dubai.
  • India have won eight of their 10 Asia Cup T20Is to date, with Virat Kohli the country’s leading run-scorer (429) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar the top wicket-taker (13).
  • Matches in India will air on Sony Sports Network with streaming on Sony LIV.