Dubai, Aug. 30 -- In a proactive move to safeguard players from extreme weather conditions, the Asia Cup 2025 organisers have announced a significant change in the tournament's match timings. Eighteen of the 19 scheduled games, including the highly anticipated final, will now begin at 6:30 PM local time in the UAE, which corresponds to 8 PM Indian Standard Time. This adjustment pushes the start time by half an hour compared to the original schedule.
The decision comes in response to the expected high temperatures in September, when daytime mercury levels in the UAE are forecast to soar into the early 40s Celsius. Such scorching conditions could pose health risks to players, officials, and even ground staff, especially during prolonged expo...