The schedule of the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates has been revised, with the start time of 18 out of 19 matches pushed back by half an hour to cope with extreme heat conditions.
According to the new timings, most matches will now begin at 6:30pm local time (8:30pm Bangladesh time). The only exception is the September 15 fixture between hosts UAE and Oman in Abu Dhabi, which will start at 4:00pm local time (6:00pm Bangladesh time).
The highly anticipated India-Pakistan clash will be played on September 14 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. India will open their campaign on September 10 against the UAE in Dubai and conclude their group stage against Oman in Abu Dhabi on September 19.
Bangladesh will start their campaign on September 11 in Abu Dhabi against Hong Kong, followed by group stage matches against Sri Lanka on September 13 and Afghanistan on September 16.
Asia Cup 2025 Revised Schedule (Bangladesh Time): • 9 Sept – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8:30pm • 10 Sept – India vs UAE, Dubai – 8:30pm • 11 Sept – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8:30pm • 12 Sept – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai – 8:30pm • 13 Sept – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 8:30pm • 14 Sept – India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 8:30pm • 15 Sept – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 6:00pm • 15 Sept – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai – 8:30pm • 16 Sept – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8:30pm • 17 Sept – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai – 8:30pm • 18 Sept – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8:30pm • 19 Sept – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 8:30pm • 20 Sept – B1 vs B2, Dubai – 8:30pm • 21 Sept – A1 vs A2, Dubai – 8:30pm • 23 Sept – A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi – 8:30pm • 24 Sept – A1 vs B2, Dubai – 8:30pm • 25 Sept – A2 vs B2, Dubai – 8:30pm • 26 Sept – A1 vs B1, Dubai – 8:30pm • 28 Sept – Final, Dubai – 8:30pm • 29 Sept – Reserve Day
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