Asia Cup 2025: India’s Schedule, Other Teams Information, Live Streaming and Other Details

Gear Up for Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in T20I Format where 8 teams divided into two groups will be competing against each other for the prestigious title.

Team India is placed in Group A along with Pakistan, UAE and Oman.

The Other team placed are Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Before we dwell into India’s schedule let me share India’s Complete 15 man squad for Asia Cup to be shared in the below format:

India — Asia Cup 2025 Squad

Standby players:

• Yashasvi Jaiswal

• Prasidh Krishna

• Washington Sundar

• Riyan Parag

• Dhruv Jurel

India’s Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Group Stage (Confirmed)

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Super Four Stage (If India Qualifies)

The top two teams from each group (Group A & Group B) advance to the Super Four. Each team plays against the three qualified teams once.

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Final (If India Reaches)

 

Some Important Pointers related to Indian Cricket Team:

1. They are certainly one of the favorites, to win this marquee event.

2. They are defending Champions, and they would be keenly looking to defend title.

3. Team India would be playing Asia Cup without the presence of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja as all these three cricketers have already retired from Cricket.

4. Team India, have been exceptional, throughout last 2 years, and deserve credit for their immaculate consistency.

5. Overall, Indian team have all the options covered in their arsenal, and even if they play 80 percent play to the potential they can literally dominate any other Asian Teams and win this marquee event.

 

More Details about Other Team: 

When you look at all the details about other teams there are some of the teams who are pretty stronger considering Afghanistan have quality spinner in their arsenal who can give tough time to other countries.

When it comes to Pakistan you can never predict anything considering their predictability as there is a very popular saying ” You never knew which Pakistan have turned up for the game until and unless they haven’t turned for one Over”

Rest of the teams are also good may be UAE we are not counting too much as they are playing in their own Home conditions.

Sri Lanka is growing,Bangladesh are pretty good side too but considering all permutations and combinations, India, Afghanistan and Pakistan are likely to be turned as potential winners for Asia Cup.

You can catch all the Highlights related to Asia Cup on Sony Sports Channel and the same would be streamed on Jiohotstar app.

Important Questions:

Q1. What does India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad look like and what are the key highlights?

The Asia Cup 2025 promises to be a high-voltage event as it will be played in the T20I format consisting of 8 teams divided into two groups- . India finds itself in Group A alongside arch-rivals Pakistan, UAE, and Oman. On the other hand, Group B consists of Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong.

India enters this competition as the defending champions and one of the top favorites. Their 15-member squad reflects a strong balance of youth and experience. Suryakumar Yadav has been handed the captaincy, while Shubman Gill will serve as his deputy. The wicketkeeping duties will be shared between Jitesh Sharma and Sanju Samson, offering India flexibility in both batting depth and power-hitting options.

The bowling attack looks equally lethal with Jasprit Bumrah and Arshdeep Singh spearheading the pace unit, supported by Harshit Rana. In the spin department, India boasts a variety of options with Kuldeep Yadav’s left-arm wrist spin and Varun Chakravarthy’s mystery spin providing wicket-taking threats. The standby list also includes talented players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Prasidh Krishna, and Dhruv Jurel, giving the team enough backup in case of injuries or tactical reshuffles.

One of the biggest storylines of this edition is that India will be playing without the iconic trio of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Ravindra Jadeja, all of whom have retired from international cricket. Their absence marks the beginning of a new era in Indian cricket. However, the younger lot has already shown tremendous consistency over the past two years, proving that the team is more than capable of dominating even without their stalwarts. With depth across batting, all-round options, and varied bowling resources, this squad appears fully equipped to defend the title.

Q2. What is India’s Asia Cup 2025 schedule and what are their chances of retaining the title?

India’s campaign kicks off in Dubai on September 10, 2025, against UAE, followed by the marquee clash against Pakistan on September 14. The group stage will wrap up with a fixture against Oman on September 19 in Abu Dhabi. If India qualifies for the Super Four, they will play three more matches: against the second qualifier from Group B on September 22, the winner of Group B on September 24.

Team India is entering this Asia Cup on the back of remarkable consistency. Over the last two years, they have built a reputation for dominating opponents with both bat and ball. Even when playing at 70–80 percent of their potential, India has often outclassed strong opposition. This is why many consider them firm favorites to retain the Asia Cup crown.

India’s key strength lies in their balance. The batting order has explosive hitters alongside dependable anchors, while the bowling attack combines fiery pace with clever variations in spin. Suryakumar Yadav’s innovative stroke play, Gill’s solidity at the top, and the finishing ability of Rinku Singh make the batting unit formidable. On the bowling front, Bumrah’s yorkers, Arshdeep’s swing, and Kuldeep’s variations ensure that India can adapt to any surface.

Being defending champions adds pressure, but it also reflects their pedigree in high-stakes tournaments. Given their depth and confidence, India’s chances of lifting the trophy once again are extremely strong.

Q3. Who are India’s biggest challengers in Asia Cup 2025 and what can fans expect from the tournament?

The Asia Cup has always been about intense rivalries and unpredictable outcomes. In 2025, several teams are expected to challenge India’s supremacy. Afghanistan is one of the strongest dark horses, boasting a world-class spin department that can trouble any batting lineup. Their ability to strangle opposition with spin in the middle overs makes them a serious contender.

Sri Lanka, although in a rebuilding phase, has been growing steadily and cannot be written off. Bangladesh too remain a competitive side, capable of pulling off upsets against stronger teams. The UAE, playing in home conditions, might not be seen as serious contenders, but they could still play the role of spoilers. Hong Kong, though relatively less experienced, adds depth to the competition.

When you look at all permutations and combinations, the top contenders for the title appear to be India, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. Each of these teams has the firepower, the resources, and the match-winners to go the distance.

For fans, Asia Cup 2025 promises edge-of-the-seat entertainment. The broadcasting quality, commentary standards, and streaming accessibility have taken the tournament’s reach to another level. Viewers can catch all the action live on Sony Sports Channel, with JioHotstar app streaming the games for digital audiences. With high-quality cricket, passionate crowds, and fierce rivalries, this edition of the Asia Cup is set to elevate the stature of Asian cricket further.

The Asia Cup 2025, played in Dubai will again witness High Contest Score where low scoring affair is most likely to be seen in Sharjah.

Let’s see which team emerges as winner also who will play best cricket in coming weeks time.