By Moneycontrol Sports Desk | September 10, 2025
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The 2025 Asia Cup marks the 17th edition of this pan-Asian cricket tournament and is being played in the dynamic T20 International format. Held from September 9 to 28 across it brings together eight teams, including five full ACC members and three qualifiers, for a format designed to both entertain fans and prepare teams for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
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The tournament’s lineup features powerhouse cricket nations—India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan—automatically qualified, alongside UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong, who earned their spots via the 2024 ACC Premier Cup.
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With marquee matchups—especially India vs. Pakistan on September 14 in Dubai—fans are in for a cricketing spectacle that doubles as critical prep for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Have a look at some of the bowlers who have taken hat-trick in their international careers.
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Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Sheikh Zayed Stadium)
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Afghanistan vs Ireland (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium)
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Sri Lanka vs South Africa (Sharjah Stadium)
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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh (Sylhet Stadium)
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Pakistan vs Afghanistan (Sharjah Stadium)
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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh (Sylhet Stadium)