Asia Cup 2025: Where can you watch the matches in India?
Asia Cup 2025 will start on September 9. This time, the matches will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates. The Indian team will play their first match on September 10, and that too against the hosts UAE. The excitement will be at its peak in the first week of the tournament itself, as India and Pakistan will face each other on September 14, despite issues off the field.
Started in 1983 by the Asian Cricket Council, this tournament is played every two years. This time, eight teams are participating, which have been divided into two groups. Group A includes India, Pakistan, UAE and Oman, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Hong Kong China. The tournament will be played in T20 format, keeping in mind the upcoming T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka in 2026.
Two teams from each group will reach the Super 4. From there, the top two teams will clash in the final on September 28. If we look at the statistics so far, both India and Pakistan can reach the final, so fans can see them clash three times. This aspect further increases the popularity of this tournament.
As far as watching the match is concerned, in India, it can be watched on the TV channels of Sony Sports Network. Live streaming of all the matches will be available on Sony LIV on the digital platform. OTT users will need an active subscription, while it will be possible to watch the match on TV under the channel package.
This time, the tournament will not be just a cricket match, but will become a battleground for the biggest cricket teams of Asia. New players will get a platform, old stars will get an opportunity to prove themselves. For India, this tournament will not just be a question of victory, but will also be a test of the balance of the team and new possibilities ahead of the World Cup.
Every match will tell a new story, but everyone's eyes will be on the India vs Pakistan clash. The venue of the matches, the form of the players and the strategy behind every ball will make this tournament special.
