The Asia Cup cricket tournament can be played in two formats with different overs per innings: either 20 overs per side in the T20 format or 50 overs per side in the ODI format. The format rotates depending on the upcoming ICC global events. Specifically, the Asia Cup 2025, which will be held in the UAE, will be played in the T20 format with each innings consisting of 20 overs per side. Historically, most Asia Cup editions have been played in the 50-over ODI format, but since 2016, the tournament alternates between the two formats. The 2025 edition is the third time the Asia Cup will follow the T20 format (20 overs per innings).