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Asia Cup Pushes Most Match Start Times 30 Minutes Later in UAE Heat

Organisers cite extreme UAE heat for the 30-minute shift.

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)
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Overview

  • The Emirates Cricket Board and Asian Cricket Council confirmed that 18 of 19 fixtures will begin at 6:30 pm local time (8:00 pm IST).
  • The UAE vs Oman game on September 15 remains the lone day fixture, starting at 4:00 pm local time in Abu Dhabi.
  • The tournament runs from September 9 to 28 across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, featuring eight teams and 19 T20 matches.
  • The India–Pakistan group match on September 14 in Dubai will now start at 8:00 pm IST.
  • National boards requested the change for player welfare and broadcasters agreed, with the overall schedule and venues otherwise unchanged.