The final of the 17th Men’s Cricket Asia Cup 2025 tournament will be played between India and Pakistan (IND vs PAK) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on September 28th. Both teams are preparing intensely for the final. India has defeated Pakistan twice in this Asia Cup, and now India will look to defeat Pakistan again and win the trophy. Pakistan, meanwhile, will seek revenge for its two defeats to India and win the trophy. A very high-voltage match will be witnessed between the two teams.
Teams and Groups
Eight teams will take part, divided into two groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, Oman, UAE
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
How to Watch Cricket Asia Cup 2025
In India
TV Broadcast: Sony Sports Network channels will air all matches live.
Live Streaming: Matches can be streamed on the SonyLIV app and website (with a valid subscription, no extra Asia Cup package required).
Airtel Xstream Play: Streaming will also be available on this platform.
Match Timings: India’s matches start at 7:30 p.m. IST, with the toss at 7:00 p.m. IST.
In Pakistan
Pakistani fans can watch the Asia Cup 2025 on PTV Sports, Ten Sports, and A Sports HD via satellite or cable TV. Digital streaming will be available on Tapmad and the Daraz app/website, which have secured online rights for live matches and replays.
In Bangladesh
Live TV coverage will be shown on Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports, and Channel 9. Online streaming may be available through RabbitholeBD (YouTube) and the T Sports App.
In Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan viewers can watch the Asia Cup on Channel Eye (SLRC) and Sony Sports Network. Digital coverage is expected through the SandBrix OTT platform, launched in March 2025, which streams cricket both domestically and internationally.
In Afghanistan
Broadcasts are expected on Ariana Television Network (ATN) or through the regional extension of Sony Sports Network. Online coverage may be available on SonyLIV, depending on regional digital jurisdiction.
In UAE & MENA Region
Fans in the UAE, Middle East, and North Africa can watch via regional broadcasters. CricLifeMax is expected to provide TV coverage, while STARZPLAY may offer online streaming.
In United States, Canada & Caribbean
USA: Matches will be shown on Willow TV (available via cable and Sling TV).
Canada: Coverage via Willow TV and Hotstar Canada.
Caribbean: Flow Sports and Flow Sports 2 are expected to carry the matches, with streaming options available.
United Kingdom
In the UK, matches are likely to be shown on Sky Sports or TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport). Rights are not officially confirmed yet, but these broadcasters have historically aired Asia Cup coverage.
In Australia, New Zealand & Oceania
Fans in Australia and New Zealand may have access via OTT YuppTV, which also provides coverage in Southeast Asia (excluding Singapore), Central Asia, South America, and Central America.
Cricket Asia Cup Winners
The table below presents a summary of team performances in previous Asia Cup tournaments, including both ODI and T20I formats.
| Teams | Result |
| India | Champions (1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023) |
| Sri Lanka | Champions (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022) |
| Pakistan | Champions (2000, 2012) |
| Bangladesh | Runners-up (2012, 2016, 2018) |
| Afghanistan | Super Four (2018, 2022) |
| Hong Kongs | Group stage (2004, 2008, 2018, 2022) |
| UAE | Group stage (2004, 2008, 2016) |
| Nepal | Group stage (2023) |
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