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Cricket fans across the Asia-Pacific region are in for a treat as the Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 returns for a week of intense action.
Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 set to thrill cricket fans in Singapore
Hosted by the Singapore Cricket Association, the tournament will run from July 18 to July 26 at the Singapore National Cricket Ground. This high-energy event will see four competitive teams, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Samoa, battling it out for regional glory. With 13 matches packed into just over a week, including a grand final, the tournament promises back-to-back cricketing excitement. The format is a double round-robin, ensuring every side gets a fair shot by playing six league matches. Cricket lovers and followers of associate nations can look forward to not just competitive games but also key insights into team preparation for upcoming ICC events later in the year.
Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Complete schedule and venue deatils
The Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 will follow a double round-robin format, ensuring each of the four teams, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Samoa, plays each other twice. A total of 12 league-stage matches will take place, with the top two teams based on points progressing to the grand final on Saturday, July 26. The matches begin on Friday, July 18, with Malaysia taking on Hong Kong in the opening game, followed by Singapore versus Samoa. Matchdays are scheduled with morning and mid-day time slots, offering viewers two games each on most days. Notably, July 21 and 25 are rest days, allowing teams to regroup between rounds.
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (Local) | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, Fri | Hong Kong vs Malaysia (1st Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 06:30 AM |
| Jul 18, Fri | Singapore vs Samoa (2nd Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| Jul 19, Sat | Singapore vs Malaysia (3rd Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 06:30 AM |
| Jul 19, Sat | Hong Kong vs Samoa (4th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| Jul 20,Sun | Singapore vs Hong Kong (5th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 06:30 AM |
| Jul 20,Sun | Malaysia vs Samoa (6th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| Jul 22, Tue | Hong Kong vs Malaysia (7th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 06:30 AM |
| Jul 22, Tue | Singapore vs Samoa (8th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| Jul 23,Wed | Hong Kong vs Samoa (9th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 06:30 AM |
| Jul 23,Wed | Singapore vs Malaysia (10th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| Jul 24,Thu | Malaysia vs Samoa (11th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 06:30 AM |
| Jul 24,Thu | Singapore vs Hong Kong (12th Match) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| Jul 26, Sat | TBC vs TBC (Final) | Singapore National Cricket Ground, Singapore | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
Broadcast and Live Streaming deatils
Indian fans can watch the live streaming exclusively on the Fancode app and website, providing easy access to all matches. This tournament is not just about regional supremacy but serves as key preparation for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Asia-Pacific Regional Final scheduled later this year. While rest of the fans can watch the tournament on ICC TV.
Asia Pacific Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Squads
The participating nations are bringing well-balanced squads filled with experienced players and promising talent.
- Malaysia, a consistent performer in the region, will be led by seasoned players like Ahmad Faiz and Syed Aziz, with support from the likes of Virandeep Singh and Khizar Hayat.
- Samoa, under the leadership of Caleb Jasmat, brings a young but motivated squad including names like Benjamin Mailata and Sean Cotter.
- Singapore, ranked 37th in ICC T20I standings, will look to capitalize on home advantage with their squad featuring Aritra Dutta, Aman Desai and experienced keeper Manpreet Singh.
- Hong Kong, a strong T20 side, boasts power-hitters and seasoned internationals including Babar Hayat, Nizakat Khan and Aizaz Khan.
Historical stats show Hong Kong leading head-to-head records over Singapore and remaining level against Malaysia, while Samoa remains the wildcard, yet to play against some opponents in this competition. With a blend of youth and experience, all four squads are eyeing not just victory but valuable momentum heading into future ICC qualifiers.
- Hong Kong, China: Anshuman Rath, Babar Hayat, Kalhan Challu, Martin Coetzee, Aizaz Khan, Benny Paras, Nizakat Khan, Waqas Barkat, Yasim Murtaza, Zeeshan Ali, Ateeq Iqbal, Ayush Shukla, Ehsan Khan, Nasrulla Rana.
- Singapore: Aritra Dutta, Arnav Manoj, Hari Kukreja, Kannusami Sathish, Mason Arthur Sherry, Sai Venugopal, Harsh Venkataram, Kabir Berlia, Mahiyu Bhatia, Aman Desai, Manpreet Singh, Akshay Puri, Daksh Tyagi, Pranav Sudarshan
- Samoa: Benjamin Mailata, Fereti Suluoto, Noah Mead, Samson Sola, Samuel French, Sean Cotter, Caleb Jasmat, Darius Visser, Darren Roache, Saumani Tiai, Afapene Ilaoa, Elika Faalupega, Douglas Finau, Kurtis Hynam-Nyberg, Solomon Nash.
- Malaysia: Ahmad Faiz, Ahmed Aqeel, Aslam Khan, Muhamad Syahadat, Arif Ullah, Muhammad Haziq Aiman, Sharvin Muniandy, Syed Aziz, Vijay Unni, Virandeep Singh, Ainool Hafizs, Khizar Hayat, Muhammad Amir, Muhammad Azri Azhar.
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