The inaugural edition of the Women's Indian Premier League (WIPL) is likely to be played from March 3 to 26. The men's version - IPL 2023 - is set to start on April 1. There has been no official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) yet over the dates.

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According to a report in ESPNcricinfo, the BCCI has earmarked a window for the WIPL. The T20 league is set to kick off a few days after the 2023 Women's T20 World Cup final, which will be played on February 2.

As part of the organization process, the BCCI on Friday, December 9, announced the media-rights tender for the 2023 to 2027 Women's IPL seasons. The last date to pick up the tender has been set as December 31.

According to reports, the inaugural edition of WIPL will feature five franchises playing 22 matches. The maximum squad limit is set at 18, which can include up to six overseas players. Five foreign players can feature in a playing XI during a WIPL game, provided four are from Full Member countries and one is from an Associate nation.

Meanwhile, the BCCI is said to be working on the availability of overseas cricketers before it finalizes the dates for the Men's IPL. The T20 league is set to be played in the home-and-away format. The schedule had to be altered in the last couple of seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Indian Women's team is currently playing a 5-match T20I series against Australia

The Indian Women's team is currently taking on Australia Women in a five-match T20I series at home. The visitors hammered the Women in Blue by nine wickets in the first game at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

T20 cricket is one of the toughest formats to bowl for any bowler. With high-quality bats, shorter grounds, flatter pitches it has been a tough place for bowlers around the globe. However, some bowlers have found it easy to take wickets as the batsmen are willing to take more risks. Arshdeep Singh has emerged as one of the best in T20Is within two years of his debut. He is now the bowler with most T20I wickets for India.

Top 4: Most wickets in T20I for India

#1 Arshdeep Singh: 100 T20 International Wickets

Since his debut in 2022, Arshdeep Singh has made himself as one of the best white ball bowlers. The left-arm pacer is now the highest wicket-taker in T20I cricket among Indians. 

The highest wicket-taker of 2024 T20 World Cup has the ability to swing the new ball. He can also follow that up with Yorkers and variations at the death as well. 

In 64 matches he now has taken 100 wickets. Arsdheep has an average of 18.49 along with a 8.31 economy rate in T20I cricket.

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#2 Hardik Pandya: 97 T20 International Wickets

Hardik Pandya claimed his 97th T20I wicket during India’s Asia Cup 2025 Super Fours clash against Pakistan in Dubai, moving past Yuzvendra Chahal into second place on India’s all-time list of most T20I wickets, behind Arshdeep Singh.He finished with figures of 1/29 after his three-over spell. 

The 31-year-old has 97 scalps in 118 matches at 26.63, and stands just three away from becoming just the second Indian to take 100 T20I wickets after Arshdeep Singh, who achieved the feat against Oman. Hardik also has 15 wickets in eight innings against Pakistan, the most by a bowler in the rivalry clash in T20Is. 

#3 Yuzvendra Chahal: 96 T20 International Wickets

Chahal, the leg-spinner, is one of the most clever bowlers in world cricket right now. With his experience in Chess, it is quite obvious that he outfox the batsman easily to get wickets. 

Chahal has taken 96 wickets in his 80 T20 international matches. He was also the first Indian bowler to pick a 5-wicket haul in a T20 international game. His bowling average of 25.09 in T20Is speaks volumes for his wicket-taking ability.

However, recently he has found it hard to find a place in the Indian team. 

#4 Jasprit Bumrah : 92 T20 International Wickets

Probably the best Indian pacer of all time, Jasprit Bumrah is a gift of IPL to Indian cricket. His death-bowling skill and game reading ability are second to none. He is a blessing for any captain in the shortest format of the game. 

Bumrah can come at any stage of the game and take a wicket without the batters trying to attack him. The 2024 T20 World Cup winner has taken 92 T20I wickets in just 73 games. He has an outstanding average of 18.16 along with his stunning economy rate of 6.36. 

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#5 Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 90 T20 International Wickets

Once Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the bowler with most T20I wickets for India. Though Kumar has not played a single game for India since 2022, when bowlers like Arshdeep Singh was brought in the team.

The medium has taken 90 T20 international wickets in 87 games with an outstanding economy rate of 6.96. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is also the first Indian player to take five-wicket hauls in all formats of the game.

With age, Bhuvneshwar Kumar might find it tough to make a return to the Indian T20I squad, but with his accuracy, he still can be an asset for the team.

The final group stage match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be played today between India and Oman. After this, the Super Four stage will begin tomorrow, September 20, in Dubai. The Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025 consists of India and Pakistan from Group A, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. The biggest match in the Super Four will be between India and Pakistan. 

So, let's take a look at the full schedule for the Super Four of the Asia Cup 2025.

Also Read: India's Performance in Every Asia Cup

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Format

The Super Four will consist of four teams competing in a round-robin format. Each team will play three matches against the other three teams. The top two teams will qualify for the final. The final is scheduled to be held on September 28 at the Dubai International Stadium.

• The team that wins the match will get 2 points
• 1 point for a no-result match
• In case of a tie in points, the decision will be based on net run rate.

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Teams

After 11 group matches of Asia Cup 2025, four teams have reached the Super Four.

• India (from Group A)
• Pakistan (from Group A)
• Sri Lanka (from Group B)
• Bangladesh (from Group B)

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav's team was the first from Group A to reach the Super Four. Pakistan secured their second-place finish in the Super Four with a 41-run win over the UAE. In Group B, Sri Lanka topped Group B with three wins out of three, while Bangladesh capitalized on a loss against Afghanistan to book their final Super Four spot.

Asia Cup 2025: Super Four Schedule

When will India and Pakistan face each other in Super Four?

The most anticipated Super Four match of the Asia Cup 2025 will be India vs Pakistan. This match will begin at 8:00 PM IST on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Also Read: Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

Super Four Streaming Details

The Super Four matches of Asia Cup 2025 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

The Asia Cup 2025 has reached a very exciting stage. India and Pakistan have qualified for the Super Four from Group A, while hosts UAE and Oman have been eliminated. Only one match remains in this group, between India and Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in the UAE on Friday, September 19. A win or loss in this match will have no impact on India's tournament standings.

In such a scenario, Team India's playing eleven could see a major reshuffle. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir will want to test their bench strength.

Also Read: India's Performance in Every Asia Cup

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Oman clash in the Asia Cup 2025.

Match Details

• Match: India vs Oman 
• Tournament: Asia Cup 2025, 12th Match Group A
• Date: 19 September 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM IST
• Venue: Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi

Streaming Details

The India vs Oman, Asia Cup 2025 match 12 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.

The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.

India vs Oman: Head-to-head stats

This will be the first time India and Oman will face each other in the T20I format.

Pitch Report: Sheikh Zayed Stadium

The Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi provides a balanced surface which provides good support for the batters with perfect pace and bounce. Out of 95 T20 matches played at this ground, the team batting first won 44 times while the chasing side came out victorious on 51 occasions.

Weather Report

The weather is expected to remain clear throughout the entire match, with no rain predicted. The conditions are expected to be warm for this match, with the highest temperature expected to hit nearly 40°C during the day. However, as night falls, the temperature will plummet to a minimum of 34°C.

Possible Lineups

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Oman: Aamir Kaleem, Jatinder Singh (c), Hammad Mirza, Vinayak Shukla (wk), Wasim Ali, Hassnain Shah, Shah Faisal, Jiten Ramanandi, Aryan Bisht, Shakeel Ahmed, Samay Shrivastava.

Also Read: Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 to 2023

India vs Oman Match Prediction

Suryakumar's India has been in dominating force in the shortest format of the game, and hence, they are favorable to win this match. They are coming into this match after registering two consecutive matches on a dominant note. 

The Indian Cricket team dominates the Asia Cup held every two years. Organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the Indian team has won this tournament the most number of times. The Asia Cup was established in 1983. A year later, in 1984, its first event was held in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Since then, this tournament has been played 16 times. During this period, the Indian team has become the champion for the most number of times, i.e. 8 times. The Men in Blue have shown their dominance in both ODI and T20I formats, consistently defeating top Asian teams like Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Let’s take a closer look at India's performance in every Asia Cup edition.

Also Read: Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 to 2023

India's Performance in Every Asia Cup | Wins Year-wise

India won the inaugural Asia Cup in 1984 under Sunil Gavaskar’s captaincy. It won three consecutive titles in 1988, 1990-91, and 1995. India is also the only team to have won both ODI and T20I versions (6 ODI + 2 T20I) of the Asia Cup. In 2023, India bowled out Sri Lanka for just 50 runs and chased the target in 6.1 overs, one of the most one-sided Asia Cup finals ever.

India Won 8 Asia Cup Titles

The Indian team participating in the Asia Cup since it's inception and has performed exceptionally well in the tournament for many years. It has qualified for the finals of the tournament 11 times and has won the tournament 8 times during this period.

India had achieved a great victory in the first season of the tournament in 1984. After this they also achieved victory in the year 1988 and it achieved victory in the 1990-91 and 1995 seasons. The Indian team is the only team that has won the Asia Cup title for 3 consecutive seasons.

After this India also won tournament played in the year 2010 and in the tournaments of 2016 and 2018 also they won the final match brilliantly. India also won in the year 2023 hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

India Lost 3 Asia Cup Finals

The Indian team also faced defeat in 3 Asia Cup finals. They had to face a terrible defeat at the hands of Sri Lanka in the 1997 Asia Cup final. At the same time, it had to face defeat in the finals of 2004 and 2008 as well and all three times they had to face defeat against Sri Lanka.

India Also Won the Trophy in T20I Format Once

In the 2016 T20I Asia Cup, the Indian team played brilliantly and won the title. After this, when the tournament was hosted in the T20I formal again in 2022, India could not qualify for the top-4.

Also Read: Past results of India vs Pakistan in Asia Cup

India's Performance in Every Asia Cup | 1984-2023

Asia Cup is the only tournament in the world that is based on competitions among the countries of one continent. India is the top performer as they have won 8 Asia Cups. Apart from this, India has also been in 11 finals out of 16 total Finals (India has participated in 15 editions though, skipping once).

Sri Lanka is the second most successful team in the Asia Cup after India. The Sri Lankan team won the Asia Cup 6 times and Pakistan took the cup home two times. Initially, it was a competition among three countries but later on, Asia Cup expanded to become a six-team tournament. They are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, and Afghanistan.

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Asia Cup is one of the most popular cricket tournaments in Asia. It is conducted over a gap of two years by the International Cricket Council (ICC). The 16th edition just ended with India lifting the title after defeating Sri Lanka in the Final in Colombo. In 1984, the UAE hosted the first Asia Cup. India was the winner of this tournament and Sri Lanka was the runner-up.

In this article, we'll have a look at the winners' list of the Asia Cup from 1984 to 2023 along with a runner-up and hosting country.

Asia Cup 2023 Winner

The 2023 edition began on 30th August 2023 in Sri Lanka. The first match was played between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan and Pakistan won this match by 238 runs. The Winner of the 2023 edition was decided on 17th September 2023 when the two best teams of the tournament Sri Lanka and India played the final match. India became the winner of the 16th edition by defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.

Also Read: Highest Run Scorer in Asia Cup History (ODI + T20)

Asia Cup Winners List

Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 to 2023 is on the table. The Winners List table contains the year, winner team, runner-up team, and hosting country.

Asia Cup Winners List- Country-wise

Team India won the Cup 8 times in 16 editions followed by Sri Lanka 6 times and Pakistan 2 times. The three remaining countries Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong have yet to open their account in the winners list. The country-wise list of the winners is here.