Asia Cup 2025 Schedule Updated: New Timings Announced for India vs Pakistan Clash

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has updated the match timings for the 2025 Asia Cup. Out of 19 fixtures, 18 matches will now begin at 8:00 PM IST (6:30 PM GST). The only exception is the UAE vs Oman match on 15 September, which will start at 5:30 PM IST (4:00 PM GST) at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Asia Cup 2025 Match Timings Revised

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has updated the schedule for the DP World Asia Cup 2025 in the UAE, running from September 9 to 28. Out of 19 matches, 18 will now start at 6:30 PM Gulf Standard Time (8:00 PM IST). The only exception is the Monday, September 15 clash between UAE and Oman at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, which will begin at 4:00 PM GST (5:30 PM IST) as the tournament’s sole day match. All other games will be played under lights.

Why the revised schedule of the Asia Cup 2025?

The revised Asia Cup 2025 schedule, coordinated with broadcasters and venue partners, aims to avoid Dubai’s intense daytime heat while maximising primetime viewership across South Asia. Evening games also offer a more fan-friendly stadium experience during cooler Gulf hours. Beyond regional supremacy, the tournament will serve as key preparation for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, making every match crucial.

Tournament Format and Groups

The 2025 Asia Cup will feature eight teams split into two groups:

Group A: India, Pakistan, UAE, Oman
Group B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong

Each team will play the others in their group once. The top two from each group advance to the Super 4 stage, where they face each other. The top two teams from the Super 4 will meet in the final on Sunday, 28 September in Dubai, with a reserve day scheduled for Monday, 29 September in case of weather interruptions.

Asia Cup 2025: Revised Match Schedule (In IST)

Tuesday, 9 September – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8:00 PM IST

Wednesday, 10 September – India vs United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 8:00 PM IST

Thursday, 11 September – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8:00 PM IST

Friday, 12 September – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai – 8:00 PM IST

Saturday, 13 September – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 8:00 PM IST

Sunday, 14 September – India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 8:00 PM IST

Monday, 15 September – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 5:30 PM IST

Monday, 15 September – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai – 8:00 PM IST

Tuesday, 16 September – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8:00 PM IST

Wednesday, 17 September – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai – 8:00 PM IST

Thursday, 18 September – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8:00 PM IST

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