Asia Cup in UAE: Match Start Timings Updated, Revised Schedule Revealed
The start times for 18 out of the 19 matches of the Asia Cup 2025 have been revised, the Emirates Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed on Saturday. Except for one day match, all games will now begin at 6:30 PM Gulf Standard Time (GST).
The highly anticipated tournament will be staged in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with Dubai hosting 11 matches and Abu Dhabi hosting 8 matches across two world-class stadiums.
Key Change
The only exception to the evening start is the UAE vs Oman clash on Monday, September 15, which will begin at 4:00 PM at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
India vs Pakistan Fixture
Among the updated timings, the blockbuster India vs Pakistan match on Sunday, September 14 in Dubai has also been set for a 6:30 PM start, drawing special attention from fans worldwide.
Ticketing Details
Tickets for all fixtures went live on Friday, with entry prices starting from Dh40 in Abu Dhabi and Dh50 in Dubai. Fans can purchase tickets via Platinum List.
Revised Asia Cup 2025 Schedule
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9 Sept – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
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10 Sept – India vs UAE, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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11 Sept – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
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12 Sept – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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13 Sept – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
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14 Sept – India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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15 Sept – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 4:00 PM
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15 Sept – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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16 Sept – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
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17 Sept – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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18 Sept – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
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19 Sept – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
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20 Sept – B1 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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21 Sept – A1 vs A2, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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22 Sept – Rest Day
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23 Sept – A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi – 6:30 PM
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24 Sept – A1 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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25 Sept – A2 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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26 Sept – A1 vs B1, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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27 Sept – Rest Day
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28 Sept – Final, Dubai – 6:30 PM
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29 Sept – Reserve Day
