India, Aug. 30 -- The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced a change in the match timings for the upcoming DP World Asia Cup 2025, set to be held in the UAE from September 9 to 28. According to the updated schedule, 18 out of the 19 matches in the tournament will now begin at 6:30 PM Gulf Standard Time (GST), which corresponds to 8:00 PM Indian Standard Time (IST).

The only exception will be the Monday, 15 September clash between UAE and Oman, which will begin at 4:00 PM GST (5:30 PM IST) at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. This will be the sole day match of the tournament, with all other games being played under lights.

This revised scheduling decision, made in coordination with broadcasters and venue partners, aims to avoid...