All to know about Asia’s premier T20 spectacle, including top players, history, fixtures and India-Pakistan rivalry.

By Hafsa Adil

Seven nations will look to dethrone India as continental champions when the Asian Cricket Council’s (ACC) Asia Cup 2025 gets under way in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on September 9.

The tournament is traditionally held every two years, with Sri Lanka hosting the previous edition in 2023, when India beat the hosts to lift the crown in Colombo.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to the Asia Cup 2025: