Now, all the matches will begin at 6:30 PM local time and 8:00 PM IST, giving both players and fans some much-needed relief from the extreme conditions during the tournament. This move came after discussions around player safety, as temperatures in the UAE have been unusually high.
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❗️ Big Breaking News ❗️Asia Cup 2025 Matches Timings Changed. Match Will Now Start 6:30 PM Local And 8 PM Indian Time, Because Of Extremely Warm Conditions In UAE. pic.twitter.com/lidWpWU6h6
— Vaibhav Bhola ?? (@VibhuBhola) August 30, 2025Dubai to host 11 games, including the Asia Cup 2025 Final
But all eyes are on September 14, when Dubai will turn into a battlefield for the mother of all clashes, India vs Pakistan. Well, the fans might witness the arch-rivals face off up to three times if both teams advance through the Super 4 and into the final of the continental tournament.
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Asia Cup returns in T20 format as 8 teams battle for glory
Group A features India, Pakistan, UAE, and Oman, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong are slotted in Group B. The tournament opener will be between Afghanistan and Hong Kong, China, on September 9. This time, the Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format, keeping in mind the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026.
Sri Lanka last lifted the Asia Cup trophy in the T20 format back in 2022, when they defeated Pakistan in the final. All participating teams have already announced the squads for the tournament, except for the UAE, the host nation, but the BCCI is the original host of the tournament.
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