India to Host Men’s Asia Cup Cricket in 2025

July 30, 2024

India is set to host the 2025 men’s Asia Cup in the T20 format, which will be a warm-up for the T20 World Cup scheduled for 2026. This decision comes after the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) issued an Invitation for Expression of Interest (IEOI).

Asia Cup’s Role

The Asia Cup is an important tournament that helps teams prepare for the World Cup. Since the 2026 World Cup will be in the T20 format, the 2025 Asia Cup will also be played in this format. In 2023, Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup but used a ‘Hybrid Model’ because India did not travel to Pakistan. As a result, India’s matches were played in Sri Lanka.

Future Plans

The 2027 Asia Cup will be in the One Day International (ODI) format and will take place in Bangladesh. This will align with the 50-over World Cup happening in South Africa. Both the 2025 and 2027 Asia Cups will feature 13 matches each, fitting into a 26-match schedule for that period.

Participation Details

The Men’s Asia Cup features senior teams from selected Asian Cricket Council (ACC) member countries. These include Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and one additional team that qualifies through special events.

About Asia Cup

The Asia Cup, established in 1984, is a cricket tournament for Asian nations. The first event was held in Bangladesh. India has won the most titles, with 8 victories. The tournament alternates between One Day Internationals and T20 formats. Notable players include Pakistan’s Wasim Akram, who is a leading wicket-taker, and Sri Lanka’s Arjuna Ranatunga, a celebrated captain. The 2023 edition was unique for its hybrid model, with matches played in both Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Nepal joined the tournament in 2023 as a new participant.

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