After a quiet August where there was very little international cricket, September 2025 is ready to explode. If you have been missing boundaries, bouncers, and tension-filled games, well, here is your month and more. From huge tournaments like the Asia Cup to high-stakes bilateral series, there is something for all cricket fans. Here are the five biggest cricketing events to watch out for that will keep us stuck to our screens.
Asia Cup 2025: Rivalries, Drama, and T20 Madness
The Asia Cup 2025 has announced its return, and it’s going to be bigger than ever. From September 9 to 28 in the UAE, cricket fans can expect thrilling encounters between giants India and Pakistan, alongside the spirited Oman and Hong Kong sides. Eight teams. Two groups. So much drama.
Defending champions India will be keen to keep their party going and build on their previous eight titles. Unquestionably, India’s path will have some bumps; Pakistan and Sri Lanka, on the other side of the group, can also spring an upset and scupper India’s chances. The new group format is interesting in that all the matches count as the top two teams from both groups head to the Super Four and eventually, the finals. Expect full stadiums, noisy crowds, and finishes that come down to the last ball.
England vs South Africa: White-Ball Fireworks Await
If the Asia Cup wasn’t enough, South Africa’s white-ball tour of England starts the month off with a bang. Three ODIs on September 2, 4, and 7, followed by three T20Is on September 10, 12, and 14 – there is certainly the potential for entertainment.
Harry Brook, captaining England, adds a whole new element. Known for his attacking instincts, Brook will certainly want to leave his mark as captain. In an unusual move, South Africa has chosen to split captaincy duties: Bavuma commands the ODIs, and Markram calls the T20 shots. This may make for some interesting tactical clues along the way. England’s swing versus South Africa’s destructive hitters at some of the best venues in the country – Lord’s and Old Trafford – is a definite yes!
Women’s Cricket Takes Center Stage: World Cup and More
Women’s cricket is stealing the limelight this September, and rightly so. The spotlight is on two major events this month: Australia Women visiting India from September 14–20, and the ICC Women’s World Cup kicking off on September 30.
Think of the India-Australia series as the ideal curtain-raiser before the big World Cup action. Harmanpreet Kaur’s India will face Australia’s fierce, title-winning team. India will have two matches, one in Chandigarh and another in Delhi, so we can expect a roaring crowd and even louder performances.
Next up is the Women’s World Cup, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Eight teams. Round-robin. The top four advance to the semifinals. It’s building to one massive finale on November 2. Women’s cricket has stepped out of the shadows, and now it is prime-time.
FAQs
- When does the Asia Cup 2025 kick off and wrap up?
It all starts on September 9, and the finals are on September 28 in the UAE.
- Who’s captaining India’s women’s team this September?
Harmanpreet Kaur leads the squad, with Smriti Mandhana as her vice-captain.
- What are the dates for India U-19’s tour of Australia?
The young guns will be in action from September 21 to October 10.
