The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has scheduled to organize the Men’s Asia Cup 2025 in September, as per a report. The competition will be played in the T20 format, considering the Men’s T20 World Cup, which will be held in early 2026.
There will be eight teams in the 2025 competition, with Hong Kong and Oman having earned places in the continental tournament. Nepal failed to qualify and will not feature in the tournament.
India and Pakistan Will Not Host the Tournament
The most significant piece of news from the report is regarding the host country. India and Pakistan will not host the 2025 Asia Cup, and they will not be hosting any versions of the tournament until 2031. Sri Lanka or the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are at the top of the list to host the 2025 edition, Cricbuzz reports.
“A key recent decision of the ACC was that the tournament be held in a neutral country when it is the turn of either the BCCI or the PCB to stage it. A document in possession of this website states clearly,” Cricbuzz mentioned in its report on Thursday, February 27.
The decision ensures that whenever it is India’s or Pakistan’s turn to host the event, it will be played at a neutral venue instead.
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Tournament Format and Future Editions
The 2025 edition will have a total of 19 matches, the same as the 2029 tournament. However, the 2027 and 2031 editions will have only 13 matches each and will be played in the ODI format.
It is also important to note that even though the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) holds the hosting rights for the 2029 edition, the matches will still be played at a neutral venue.
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Defending Champions India Won’t Host Any Edition
India are the reigning Asia Cup champions but will not be hosting any edition in the present tournament cycle. Sri Lanka, who co-hosted the previous edition, will receive hosting rights in 2031, with Bangladesh hosting the 2027 tournament.
