Although India is the official host, the tournament is being played in Dubai and Abu Dhabi because Pakistan is not allowed to travel to India.
After the ODI edition in 2023, this year’s Asia Cup is in T20 format, keeping the 2026 T20 World Cup preparations in mind.
Oman is making its maiden appearance in the Asia Cup, adding freshness and more competition to the tournament.
India’s Abhishek Sharma, Afghanistan’s Ghazanfar, and Pakistan’s Salman Mirza are expected to make the tournament more exciting with their performances.
India–Pakistan matches are always high-stakes, and this year the UAE crowd will get to witness the thrilling rivalry.
Matches will be played at 6:30 PM local / 8 PM IST, making it convenient for fans across Asia to enjoy prime-time cricket.