The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed new start times for the DP World Asia Cup 2025, with 18 of the 19 tournament matches now scheduled to begin at 6:30pm Gulf Standard Time.
The revised timing aims to enhance viewership and optimize playing conditions during the September tournament window across Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
The only day match of the competition will be the UAE vs Oman clash on Monday, 15 September, which will start at 4:00pm local time at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.
Updated DP World Asia Cup 2025 schedule
- Tuesday, 9 September – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
- Wednesday, 10 September – India vs United Arab Emirates, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Thursday, 11 September – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
- Friday, 12 September – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Saturday, 13 September – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
- Sunday, 14 September – India vs Pakistan, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Monday, 15 September – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 4:00pm
- Monday, 15 September – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Tuesday, 16 September – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
- Wednesday, 17 September – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Thursday, 18 September – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
- Friday, 19 September – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
- Saturday, 20 September – B1 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Sunday, 21 September – A1 vs A2, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Monday, 22 September – Rest Day
- Tuesday, 23 September – A2 vs B1, Abu Dhabi – 6:30pm
- Wednesday, 24 September – A1 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Thursday, 25 September – A2 vs B2, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Friday, 26 September – A1 vs B1, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Saturday, 27 September – Rest Day
- Sunday, 28 September – Final, Dubai – 6:30pm
- Monday, 29 September – Reserve Day
Key highlights
- 18 matches to be played under lights, starting at 6:30pm local time
- 1 day match – UAE vs Oman, starting at 4:00pm on 15 September
- India vs Pakistan group stage clash on 14 September in Dubai at 6:30pm
- Final set for Sunday, 28 September in Dubai, with 29 September as reserve day
The DP World Asia Cup 2025 will feature some of the top teams in the region, including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, UAE, Oman, and Hong Kong.
Stay tuned to Cricexec for full coverage, analysis, and exclusive insights throughout the Asia Cup 2025 tournament.
