The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed Dubai and Abu Dhabi will be hosting the Asia Cup 2025 matches in September.
They have also announced the timings of the matches, which will begin at 6 PM UAE time. Only two games will be played in a double header – UAE vs Oman, followed by Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong.
With India’s group stage matches to be played on September 10 (UAE), September 14 (Pakistan), September 19 (Oman), both India and Pakistan are assumed to finish top two in their group, and will be facing off once again in Super Stages on September 21.
The dates of India’s remaining four games will depend on their position in the league standings.
During the Venues and timing announcement, ACC president Mohsin Naqvi said, “ACC T20 Asia Cup venues and match timings are out! Looking forward to packed stadiums and some truly breath-taking encounters.”
“With top Asian cricketing nations set to battle it out in one of the most anticipated tournaments of the year, the announcement marks a major step forward in the tournament’s preparations. From iconic stadiums to passionate fans, the stage is set for thrilling action across the continent,” said an ACC statement.
Meanwhile, it has learnt that ACC is yet to finalise the production company for the Asia Cup. In previous edition, Star Sports who held the broadcast rights, handled production.
This time, with Sony Sports as the new rights holder, it remains unclear wheter they will also be entrusted with the production job.
Meanwhile, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) received clearance from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs to face arch-rivals Pakistan in the Asia Cup tournament.
As per the format, top two teams from group A and B will qualify for the Super Four round, which is scheduled to take place between September 20 and 26. The finals of the continental tournament will be held on September 28.
