The T20 Asia Cup 2025 is set to kick off tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with eight Asian teams in action, including a high-stakes match between arch-rivals Pakistan and India.

The tournament will run from September 9 to 28, and all the matches will be hosted by the Dubai and Abu Dhabi cricket stadiums. 19 matches will be played in total, including the final.

India will defend their title as they have won the final of the 2023 season, beating Sri Lanka in the finals by 10 wickets.

Eight teams are divided into two groups as follows:

Group A

1. India
2. Pakistan
3. Oman
4. UAE

Group B

1. Bangladesh
2. Sri Lanka
3. Afghanistan
4. Hong Kong

At the end of the group stage, the top two teams from each group will face each other in the Super Four round, which will decide the finalists.

On September 9, Afghanistan will face Hong Kong in the tournament’s opener.

The high-stakes match between the arch-rivals, Pakistan and India, is scheduled to be played on September 12 in Dubai.

Depending on the results, the arch-rivals could face off as many as three times, including possible encounters in the Super Fours and the final.