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Asia Cup 2025 Shifts 18 of 19 Start Times to 6:30 p.m. Local Due to UAE Heat

Organisers cited extreme UAE heat in moving most fixtures to a later evening slot.

Babar Azam and Virat Kohli in action
All of the night games in the Asia Cup has been pushed forward by 30 minutes. (Courtesy: PTI)
Photo: IANS
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Overview

  • The Emirates Cricket Board confirmed that 18 matches will now begin at 6:30pm GST (8:00pm IST), instead of the originally planned 6:00pm local starts.
  • The only exception is UAE vs Oman on September 15 in Abu Dhabi, which remains a day game at 4:00pm local (5:30pm IST).
  • The India–Pakistan Group A match in Dubai on September 14 will now start at 8:00pm IST (6:30pm local).
  • Organisers coordinated the change with the Asian Cricket Council, venue partners and broadcasters to prioritise player welfare and spectator comfort.
  • Tournament dates, venues and format are unchanged for the T20 event running September 9–28 across Dubai and Abu Dhabi with eight teams and 19 matches.