Pakistan coach Mike Hesson believes his team's victory in a tri-series tournament with Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates will serve as a "confidence builder" for the Asia Cup starting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
The Asia Cup is back, kicking off on September 9, 2025, in the UAE, marking its return in the T20 format after three years. Defending champions India, who clinched the 50-over title in 2023, will try to extend their dominance, while Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Bangladesh chase a much-needed redemption. All matches start at 6:30 pm local time (8:30 pm Bangladesh time).
Bangladeshi umpires Masudur Rahman and Gazi Sohel have been appointed to officiate in the upcoming Asia Cup, with Masudur taking charge as an on-field umpire in the much-anticipated India-Pakistan group-stage clash.
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side's attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday.
Mohammad Nawaz produced a sensational spell of left-arm spin to hand Pakistan a thumping 75-run victory over Afghanistan in their tri-nation Final, giving them a timely boost ahead of the Asia Cup.
Isaac Mohammed, who fell short of a century with 75 in the first ODI, made amends in the second match with a blistering 104 off 95 balls, including 9 sixes and 6 fours.
Jacob Bethell struck his long-awaited maiden century before Jofra Archer tore through South Africa’s batting, as England crushed the Proteas by a record 342 runs in the third ODI at Southampton.
Sri Lanka warmed up for the Asia Cup in style, clinching the three-match T20I series 2-1 with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the decider at Harare Sports Club.
Pakistan is set to host a tri-nation T20I series in November this year, featuring Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. This will be the first-ever T20 tri-series to be played on Pakistani soil.
A blockbuster between India and Pakistan headlines the Asia Cup starting on Tuesday as they face off for the first time in cricket since the military conflict in May.
Bangladesh cricketer Jaker Ali Anik spoke with confidence ahead of the 2025 Asia Cup, making it clear before leaving the country that the team is not traveling merely to participate but with the ambition of winning the title.
Zimbabwe outplayed Sri Lanka to secure a five-wicket victory in the second T20I at Harare Sports Club, leveling the three-match series 1–1 with one game to spare. The hosts chased down a modest target of 81 runs with 34 balls remaining, continuing their recent dominance at home.