The wait is over. Asia Cup 2025 has finally begun on Tuesday, 9 September 2025, with the first tournament being held between Afghanistan and Hong Kong at Abu Dhabi.
This time, the prize money amount is higher than the previous years, honouring the champion team with the Asia Cup Trophy along with a fantastic cash prize.
To get more details about the Asia Cup 2025 prize money, schedule and teams, read this article till the end:
The Asian Cricket Council [ACC] has suggested a higher prize money this year for the champion team and runner-ups, also rewarding the player of the series with a huge amount:
Champion Team
The team that emerges as champion in the Asia Cup 2025 will receive a prize money of INR 2.6 Crores [$300,000].
Runner-Up
The Runner-Up team will return home, securing the prize money of INR 1.3 Crores [$150,000].
Player of the Series
The one who performs outstandingly in the match will be rewarded with the prize money of INR 12.5 lakhs.
The stakes this year are higher than previous year when team India won INR 1.25 crores in Asia Cup 2023. Let’s see who grabs it with their excellence on the ground.
About Asia Cup
Format
Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20 International format, marking it as preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in 2026, hosted by India and Sri Lanka.
Teams
- A Total 8 teams will be seen playing for Asia Cup 2025
- Five members of Asian Cricket Council [ACC] —
INDIA, PAKISTAN, SRI LANKA, BANGLADESH, and AFGHANISTAN.
UAE, OMAN, HONG KONG which qualified for Asia Cup in ACC Men’s premier cup 2025.
- These 8 teams will be divided into two groups of four teams.
- Following competition between the top two teams in each group, a Final Match will take place.
- Group 1– India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
- Group 2– Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Afghanistan.
Dates
The Asia Cup tournament will last from 9 September 2025 till 28 September 2025.
Venue
The matches for the Asia Cup tournament 2025 will be held in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The decision of this venue was made after the political tensions occurring in India and Pakistan following the Pahalgham attack.
Asia Cup Schedule
Match No. | Date | Match | Venue |
1 | Sep 9, 2025 | Afghanistan vs Hong Kong | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
2 | Sep 10, 2025 | India vs United Arab Emirates | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
3 | Sep 11, 2025 | Bangladesh vs Hong Kong | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
4 | Sep 12, 2025 | Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
5 | Sep 13, 2025 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
6 | Sep 14, 2025 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
7 | Sep 15, 2025 | United Arab Emirates vs Oman | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
8 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
9 | Sep 16, 2025 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
10 | Sep 17, 2025 | Pakistan vs United Arab Emirates | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
11 | Sep 18, 2025 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
12 | Sep 19, 2025 | India vs Oman | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
13 | Sep 20, 2025 | Super Four: B1 vs B2 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
14 | Sep 21, 2025 | Super Four: A1 vs A2 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
15 | Sep 23, 2025 | Super Four: A2 vs B1 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
16 | Sep 24, 2025 | Super Four: A1 vs B2 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
17 | Sep 25, 2025 | Super Four: A2 vs B2 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
18 | Sep 26, 2025 | Super Four: A1 vs B1 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
19 | Sep 28, 2025 | Final (Top 2 teams from Super Four) | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai |
India Asia Cup 2025
- India will land into the pitch on 10 September 2025 facing UAE at Dubai International Stadium.
- The most awaited match for cricket fans that’s between INDIA and PAKISTAN will be held on 14 September 2025 at Dubai International Stadium.
- Captain– Suryakumar Yadav will lead the India Cricket Team at Asia Cup 2025 in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli.
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The Takeaway
The Asia Cup 2025 isn’t just a cricket clash between teams from Asia, but also an opportunity to win the highest-ever prize money of INR 2.6 crores for the winners and INR 1.3 crores for the runners-up.
It represents a new era in the tournament’s history. While the prize money is still modest when compared to global events such as the IPL and the ICC World Cup, it reflects Asian cricket’s growing commercial and competitive status.
The Asia Cup will also allow teams to test their performance and strategy, serving as an essential practice for the 2026 T20 World Cup in the same format.
The Asia Cup is going to be an ultimate cricket battle. Let’s see which team comes out on top and wins this huge prize money.
