Asia Cup Match Delayed : New update from PCB

September 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM

*Update:* DP World Asia Cup 2025 – Match 10 – Pakistan vs UAE. The match will start at 7:30pm local time. Toss will take place at 7:00pm.


The match between Pakistan and UAE has been delayed by an hour, says PCB spokesperson

“We have asked the Pakistan team to depart for the Dubai Cricket Stadium. Further details to follow” PCB Chairman.


The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has requested Asia Cup organizers to delay the start of today’s group-stage match between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates by one hour, as discussions continue over the fallout from the recent “handshake controversy” involving match referee Andy Pycroft.

The Pakistan team, which had not traveled to the Dubai International Cricket Stadium earlier in the day, has now departed from its hotel and is en route to the venue.

Further updates on the status of the match are awaited.