Overview
- The Asian Cricket Council released the full schedule on Thursday, August 6, confirming the tournament will run from August 28 to September 13 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
- Eight teams are split into two groups: Group A — India, Pakistan, Thailand and Hong Kong China; Group B — Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, UAE and Indonesia.
- India and Pakistan will meet in a marquee Group A match on September 5, with the top two from each pool advancing to semi-finals on September 10 and 11 and the final set for September 13.
- All 15 matches will be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium under floodlights with evening start times reported around 6:30–8:00pm local time.
- The schedule frames the tournament as both continental silverware and preparation for the Asian Games, with India entering as the most successful side, Sri Lanka as defending champions and Pakistan still seeking a first Asia Cup title.