Asia Cup 2025 in UAE: The start time for 18 out of the 19 Asia Cup 2025 matches has been updated. The Emirates Cricket Board on Saturday announced that the matches will now start at 6:30 pm local time (Gulf Standard Time). The tournament will be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28, 2025, at two world-class venues, Dubai, where 11 matches will be played, and Abu Dhabi, where 8 matches will be played.
On Saturday, the revised schedule was shared with updated timings. The UAE vs Oman match on Monday, September 15, will start at 4 pm local time at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi—the only day match of the tournament. All other matches will be played in the evening and at night. The Emirates Cricket Board also announced revised timings for the India vs Pakistan match in Dubai and 17 other venues.
The Asia Cup 2025 will begin on September 9 in Abu Dhabi with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong. Eight teams, including India and Pakistan, will participate in this T20 tournament. India will start its campaign on 10 September against the host, the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This exciting match between archrivals India and Pakistan will be held in Dubai on 14 September.
Also Read: Top 5 French Restaurants in Dubai
Here’s the revised tournament schedule:
Tuesday, 9 September – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, 10 September – India vs United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Thursday, 11 September – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 pm
Friday, 12 September – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Saturday, 13 September – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 pm
Sunday, 14 September – India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Monday, 15 September – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 4:00 pm
Monday, 15 September – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Tuesday, 16 September – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, 17 September – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Thursday, 18 September – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 pm
Friday, 19 September – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 pm
Saturday, 20 September – B1 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Sunday, 21 September – A1 vs A2, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Monday, 22 September – Rest Day
Tuesday, 23 September – A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 pm
Wednesday, 24 September – A1 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Thursday, 25 September – A2 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Friday, 26 September – A1 vs B1, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Saturday, 27 September – Rest Day
Sunday, 28 September – Final, Dubai – 6:30 pm
Monday, 29 September – Reserve Day