Asia Cup 2025 New Format Explained: Why there are no Semifinals this time?

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Tournament has new format this time

The Asia Cup has scrapped semifinals this year. Teams will go straight from the group stage to the Super Four round.

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How are teams divided in Asia Cup?

The 8 teams are divided into two groups of four, with the top 2 from each group moving into the Super Four.

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Asia Cup Super 4 Rule

In the Super Four stage, all four teams will play against each other once.

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Asia Cup 2025 Finalists: How they will be decided without Semifinals?

The top 2 teams from the Super Four points table will qualify directly for the final.

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Why new format?

This format ensures more big clashes (like India vs Pakistan multiple times) and increases excitement.

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The change was made to reduce knockout unpredictability and reward teams with consistent performance.

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Full Squad of all the teams for Men's Asia Cup 2025

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