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🏏 Overview
The 17th Asia Cup is set in T20I format, running in September 2025
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India are the defending champions and the designated host, but due to political sensitivities, a neutral or hybrid model—likely in the UAE—will be used
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🗓️ Tentative Dates & Venues
Start: September 12 (reportedly Sept 10–12) through September 28, with the final late in the month
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Host venues expected to include Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah (UAE venues), possibly with some matches in India
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👥 Participating Teams
Full ACC Members: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan
Qualifiers: UAE, Oman, Hong Kong (top three from Premier Cup)
— Total: 8 teams
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🔄 Tournament Format
Group stage: Two groups of four.
Super Four: Top 2 from each advance.
Final: Winners of the Super Four top two meet in Ahmedabad (or UAE)
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⚠️ Political & Logistical Context
India-Bangladesh tensions: BCCI has refused to attend ACC AGM in Dhaka on July 24, citing political strain
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Neutral venue model: Considered due to past examples in 2023 Asia Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy, where India’s matches were moved to neutral sites (Dubai) instead of Pakistan
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⏳ Timeline
July 24, 2025: ACC AGM (Bangladesh) – critical for finalizing schedule/venue.
Early July: ACC expected to release fixture list
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September 5–12 to Sept 28: Tournament window, with Group stage, Super Four, and Final.
📌 Summary Table
Item Detail
Format 17th edition, T20 International
Dates ~Sept 12–28, 2025
Teams (8) India, Pak, Srilanka, Ban, Afg + UAE, Oman, Hong Kong
Hosts Hybrid: India (non-India fixtures), UAE (neutral)
Format Group → Super Four → Final
Key issue BCCI boycott of Dhaka AGM could affect final planning
India–Pakistan clash Expected Group match around Sept 7 in Dubai, possible rematch in Super Four (Sept 14)
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✅ What’s Next?
ACC finalizes venues at or after the July 24 meeting.
Fixture release likely by end of July/first week of August.
If you’d like, I can set up alerts or summaries once the official schedule drops—or break down key matches once fixtures are released. Just say the word!
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