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Change in Asia Cup 2025 timing: Details of updated schedule here

Earlier the start time of the Asia Cup 2025 matches was fixed at 7.30 pm Indian time but now it has been scheduled for 30 minutes later.

Payal DebnathAugust 30, 2025 at 11:13 AM • 3 min read
Change in Asia Cup 2025 timing: Details of updated schedule here
Earlier the start time of the Asia Cup 2025 matches was fixed at 7.30 pm Indian time but now it has been scheduled for 30 minutes later.

There has been a big change in the timing of Asia Cup 2025 matches and the match has been delayed by half an hour. The timing of all matches including the final match has now been changed to 8 pm. The Emirates Cricket Board announced on Saturday.

Earlier the start time of the matches was fixed at 7.30 pm Indian time but now it has been scheduled for 30 minutes later.

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“The start time for 18 out of the 19 DP World Asia Cup 2025 matches has been updated. These matches will now begin at 6:30pm local time (Gulf Standard Time). The Monday, 15 September match between UAE and Oman will start at 4:00pm local time at the Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi – the only day game of the tournament,” the statement read.

Time changes due to rising temperatures

According to reports, the change could be due to the rising temperatures in the UAE, where the tournament is slated to be held from September 9 to 28. Cricket boards reportedly asked broadcasters to push the matches back a bit to avoid exposing their players to harsh summer conditions.

The broadcasters agreed to the change, making evening matches the norm. Only one game, the UAE vs Oman clash on September 15 at Zayed Cricket Stadium, will be played in the afternoon.

India to begin campaign on September 10

The Men in Blue will begin their campaign in the Asia Cup 2025 on September 10, against the UAE. In their second match, India will take on Pakistan on September 14. The Suryakumar Yadav-led side will take on Oman in their final group stage fixture on September 19.

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Asia Cup 2025: Updated Schedule

  • September 9, 2025: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
  • September 10, 2025: India vs United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 11, 2025: Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
  • September 12, 2025: Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 13, 2025: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
  • September 14, 2025: India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 15, 2025: UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 5:30 PM IST
  • September 15, 2025: Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 16, 2025: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
  • September 17, 2025: Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 18, 2025: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
  • September 19, 2025: India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
  • September 20, 2025: B1 vs B2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 21, 2025: A1 vs A2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 23, 2025: – A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi – 8 PM IST
  • September 24, 2025: A1 vs B2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 25, 2025: A2 vs B2, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 26, 2025: A1 vs B1, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 28, 2025: TBC vs TBC - Final, Dubai – 8 PM IST
  • September 29, 2025: Reserve Day

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