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**Headline: Asia Cup 2025 to Feature Eight Teams in T20 Format; India-Pakistan Clash Set for September 14**

The Asia Cup 2025 is set to be a thrilling event, commencing on September 9th in the United Arab Emirates. In a historic first, the tournament will feature eight teams competing in the T20 format, offering crucial preparation ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The final will be held on September 28th.

India, the most successful team in Asia Cup history with eight titles, will be led by Suryakumar Yadav. Salman Ali Agha will captain Pakistan, and other teams will be led by Charith Asalanka (Sri Lanka), Rashid Khan (Afghanistan), and Litton Das (Bangladesh). Joining the established cricketing nations are hosts UAE, along with Hong Kong and Oman, completing the eight-team lineup.

The tournament will kick off with a match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong on September 9th. The highly anticipated India vs. Pakistan match is scheduled for September 14th. Matches will be broadcast on Sony Sports Network in India and streamed live on the Sonyliv app.

This edition marks a shift back to the T20 format after the 2022 edition and continues the rotational system implemented by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). This system ensures the Asia Cup alternates between ODI and T20 formats depending on the upcoming ICC event.

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