India to host Asia Cup 2025 in T20 format, Bangladesh to host ODI edition in 2027
India and Bangladesh have been officially confirmed as the hosts for the next two editions of the Asia Cup. This announcement comes directly from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) as they invited bids for sponsorship rights.
India, the undisputed champion of the Asia Cup with a remarkable 8 titles, will be hosting the tournament in 2025. This will be only the second time that India will host the event, with the previous occasion being in 1990 when they clinched the title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final. Given that the T20 World Cup is scheduled for 2026, the 2025 edition will also be played in the T20 format.
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Shifting focus to 2027, Bangladesh will host the Asia Cup. With the 50-over World Cup scheduled for South Africa in the same year, the 2027 edition will be played in the ODI format.
Both the 2025 and 2027 editions of the Asia Cup will feature a total of 13 matches each. In addition to the regular contenders – India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan – a 6th team will qualify through a separate tournament.
All winners of ACC Asia Cup
| Year | Champion | Format |
| 1984 | India | ODI |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 1988 | India | ODI |
| 1990–91 | India | ODI |
| 1995 | India | ODI |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2000 | Pakistan | ODI |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2010 | India | ODI |
| 2012 | Pakistan | ODI |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2016 | India | T20I |
| 2018 | India | ODI |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | T20I |
| 2023 | India | ODI |
India has won the Asia Cup title the most number of times, which is 8. Next to India is Sri Lanka, which has won the title 6 times. In the third position, Pakistan stands with 2 titles. Notably, only 3 teams till now have won the title.
The Asia Cup in 2025 and 2027 will be an unforgettable event. In 2025 it is set to be held in India and will see passionate fans creating an electrifying atmosphere in the stadium. Meanwhile, Bangladesh also has cricket-loving fans to make the tournament exciting. The competition is expected to be fiercely contested as every team will vie for the glory. Meanwhile, a new team could potentially upset the established team.
As the tournament inches closer, fans can expect a series of activities, with teams finalizing their squads, players stepping up their training, and the media houses building the hype. The Asia Cup is more than just a cricket tournament, it’s an intense battle to be called an Asian giant. With the stage set for two epic editions of the Asia Cup, the cricketing world eagerly awaits the action.
