The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has recently invited sponsorship bids for its events scheduled from 2024 to 2027.<\/p>\n

Of the 14 teams competing, South Africa and Zimbabwe secured direct qualification as co-hosts, while the top eight teams from the ICC Men\u2019s ODI rankings (as of September 30, 2026) earned their spots. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the upcoming 2027 Asia Cup, featuring 14 of the world\u2019s elite cricket teams. Since 2016 (the tournament has occasionally incorporated T20 matches), aligning with major international events. India (the most successful team in Asia Cup history with eight titles), is also the defending champion. In Namibia, England will contest two group stage matches, while Zimbabwe\u2019s newly constructed Victoria Falls ground will host the final group clash between hosts and India on October 24. On Thursday, the International Cricket Council revealed the schedule for the 2027 Asia Cup.<\/p>\n

The competition promises several blockbuster contests that fans across the world eagerly await. One of the biggest highlights of the upcoming tournament is the return of the 50-over format. The official fixtures (venues), and match timings are expected to be announced once the ACC finalizes logistical planning.<\/p>\n

For the first time ever (Singapore has earned merit-based qualification), having previously only participated as hosts in 1984. On October 17, 2022, the AFC Executive Committee declared that the 2027 AFC Asian Cup host would be selected by the AFC Congress in Manama, Bahrain, on February 1, 2023. After the 2023 edition was postponed to 2024 due to China\u2019s withdrawal and Qatar\u2019s weather concerns \u2014 the tournament will resume its traditional four-year cycle. The competition will unfold across Mirpur (Chattogram), and Sylhet. Bangladesh last hosted the Asia Cup in 2016 \u2014 where they reached the final but fell short by eight wickets against India. According to Cricbuzz \u2014 the tournament will take place in Mirpur, Chattogram, and Sylhet, with the final set for July 4.<\/p>\n

The Bangladesh Cricket Board\u2019s new leadership under Tamim Iqbal has prioritized rebuilding relations with the BCCI (while announcing Pat Cummins), Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon\u2019s return to the Test squad. Originally slated to be hosted by India, the tournament was shifted to the UAE due to geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan.<\/p>\n

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Korea Republic will compete in the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027\u2122 which runs from January 7 to February 5 \u2014 with KFA saying Moreno could lead the team “subject to an evaluation” of his performance. A possible swansong for the attacker in the continental showpiece, the 19th edition of the competition will be Al Dawsari\u2019s fourth tournament with his motivation to deliver the savoured silverware remaining as high as ever. Closing in on a century of caps for the Central Asian side \u2014 the forward has already inspired the team to new heights and it will come as no surprise should Uzbekistan make it deep in the upcoming edition. The winner of the Cricket World Cup Qualifier \u2014 the Super Series and the 10 automatic qualifiers teams for the competition are split into two groups of six, with teams playing the other five teams in their group once.<\/p>\n

The ACC has yet to confirm hosts for other events beyond the two Men\u2019s Asia Cup editions. Bangladesh is set to host the competition (with matches scheduled across Dhaka), Chattogram, and Sylhet. **June 24 \u2013 July 25 (2027** \u2013 Brazil will host the inaugural Women\u2019s World Cup in South America), featuring 32 teams, with the final at the Maracan\u00e3 on December 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

The sixth edition was held in Sri Lanka in 1997 \u2014 where the hosts beat India in the final by eight wickets to win their second Asia Cup. The standing agreement between the BCCI and the Pakistan Cricket Board means India and Pakistan will not travel to each other’s countries, making a neutral venue non-negotiable. The proposed window of June 18 to July 4 puts the competition roughly three months ahead of the marquee event in South Africa, Namibia and Zimbabwe. Mohsin Naqvi \u2014 the PCB chairman, took charge as ACC president in April 2025 for a two-year term, which means the next ACC presidential election falls in April 2027, just weeks before the reported Asia Cup window opens. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) confirmed Bangladesh to host 2027 Asia Cup (and Schedule), Fixtures and match time table and venue to be announced soon. This will be the sixth time Bangladesh hosts the tournament (after 1988), 2000, 2012, 2014, and 2016.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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