Pakistan schedule of Asia Cup 2025: Complete list of Pakistan fixtures in Asia Cup T20 event.

Pakistan schedule of Asia Cup 2025: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially announced its 17-man squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which will be played in the UAE next month. The biggest shock came with the absence of Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, two of Pakistan’s most experienced batters and former captains.

This bold move signals a new direction in Pakistan cricket, as selectors continue to back young talent ahead of the mega event.

No Babar Azam, No Rizwan: A New Era for Pakistan

Both Babar and Rizwan had been missing from Pakistan’s recent T20I squads, and their exclusion from the Asia Cup 2025 confirms the selectors’ intention to rebuild the batting order.

• Babar Azam last played a T20I in December 2024. While he showed glimpses of form in the Pakistan Super League (PSL), he struggled during the ODI series against the West Indies.
• Mohammad Rizwan has not featured in T20Is since the Bangladesh and West Indies tours, with inconsistent performances in ODIs further hurting his chances.

Former stars being sidelined has raised debates, but PCB seems determined to focus on fresh talent and long-term planning ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Pakistan schedule of Asia Cup 2025

Pakistan are placed in Group A alongside India, Oman, and hosts UAE. The highlight, of course, will be the India vs Pakistan clash on September 14 in Dubai.

Pakistan schedule of Asia Cup 2025: Group A Matches:

• September 12 – Pakistan vs Oman | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM (IST)
• September 14 – Pakistan vs India | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM (IST)
• September 17 – Pakistan vs UAE | Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 7:30 PM (IST)

The Super Four stage begins on September 20, where the top two teams from each group will qualify for the next round.

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By excluding Babar Azam and Rizwan, the PCB is clearly signaling a youth-first strategy. While fans may miss two of their biggest superstars, this opens the door for younger batters to prove themselves on the biggest Asian stage.

The squad’s performance in the Asia Cup will also serve as a testing ground ahead of the Champions Trophy 2025, which Pakistan is set to host.

The Asia Cup 2025 squad announcement has created shockwaves among Pakistan cricket fans. With no Babar Azam or Rizwan, the responsibility now falls on the younger stars to carry Pakistan’s batting unit.

The group stage clash against India on September 14 will be the ultimate test for this new-look Pakistan side. Cricket fans worldwide will be watching closely to see whether this gamble pays off.