The Asia Cup 2025 is officially underway, and apart from bragging rights, a significant financial reward awaits the champions. The tournament, being played in the T20 format, kicked off on Tuesday with Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, and will run until the grand final on September 28 in Dubai.
Asia Cup 2025 prize money
As per reports, the winners of the Asia Cup 2025 will take home USD 300,000 (approximately Rs 2.6 crore). The runners-up are expected to earn USD 150,000 (around Rs 1.3 crore). The figure marks an increase compared to the 2023 edition, reflecting the tournament’s growing commercial value. While the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is yet to issue a final confirmation, the prize pool highlights the lucrative stakes at play.
Tournament groups
The 2025 edition features eight teams divided into two groups:
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Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
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Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong
India’s fixtures
Defending champions India will begin their campaign against UAE on September 10 in Dubai, followed by marquee clashes against:
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India vs Pakistan – September 14 (Dubai)
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India vs Oman – September 19 (Abu Dhabi)
Live streaming details
Fans in India can tune in to the Sony Sports Network for TV coverage. The matches will also be live streamed on SonyLIV via the website and mobile application.
