Asia Cup 2025: Match Officials Confirmed

DUBAI: The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revealed the roster of match officials for the Asia Cup 2025. The tournament is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, September 9, featuring a Group B match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong China at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Experienced match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will supervise the officiating duties for the 12-match group stage, which spans from September 9 to 19.

The appointments for the Super Four stage matches and the final will be communicated at a later time.

The umpires selected for the tournament are Ahmad Pakteen (Afghanistan), Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan), Faisal Afridi (Pakistan), Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh), Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan), Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh), Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka), Rohan Pandit (India), Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka), and Virender Sharma (India).

The eight-nation tournament will kick off on September 9 with a match between Afghanistan and Hong Kong.

Pakistan will launch its campaign against Oman on September 12, followed by a highly anticipated match against India on September 14.

Pakistan’s final group stage match is slated for September 17 against the UAE, the host nation.

Following the group stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four. This means Pakistan and India could potentially face off again on September 21 in the Asia Cup.

The two leading teams after the Super Four stage will qualify for the final, scheduled for September 28.

DP World Asia Cup 2025 – Group Stage Match Officials:

Tuesday, September 9 – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China, Abu Dhabi, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Asif Yaqoob, Virender Sharma
  • TV umpire: Faisal Afridi
  • Fourth umpire: Raveendra Wimalasiri
  • Match referee: Richie Richardson

Wednesday, September 10 – India vs UAE, Dubai, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Gazi Sohel, Izatullah Safi
  • TV umpire: Ruchira Palliyaguruge
  • Fourth umpire: Masudur Rahman
  • Match referee: Andy Pycroft

Thursday, September 11 – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong China, Abu Dhabi, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri, Rohan Pandit
  • TV umpire: Asif Yaqoob
  • Fourth umpire: Faisal Afridi
  • Match referee: Richie Richardson

Friday, September 12 – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Masudur Rahman, Ahmad Pakteen
  • TV umpire: Gazi Sohel
  • Fourth umpire: Ruchira Palliyaguruge
  • Match referee: Andy Pycroft

Saturday, September 13 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Rohan Pandit, Faisal Afridi
  • TV umpire: Virender Sharma
  • Fourth umpire: Asif Yaqoob
  • Match referee: Richie Richardson

Sunday, September 14 – India vs Pakistan, Dubai, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Ruchira Palliyaguruge, Masudur Rahman
  • TV umpire: Ahmad Pakteen
  • Fourth umpire: Izatullah Safi
  • Match referee: Andy Pycroft

Monday, September 15 – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi, 4:00 PM

  • On-field umpires: Virender Sharma, Asif Yaqoob
  • TV umpire: Raveendra Wimalasiri
  • Fourth umpire: Rohan Pandit
  • Match referee: Richie Richardson

Monday, September 15 – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong China, Dubai, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Gazi Sohel, Izatullah Safi
  • TV umpire: Masudur Rahman
  • Fourth umpire: Ahmad Pakteen
  • Match referee: Andy Pycroft

Tuesday, September 16 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Faisal Afridi, Raveendra Wimalasiri
  • TV umpire: Rohan Pandit
  • Fourth umpire: Virender Sharma
  • Match referee: Richie Richardson

Wednesday, September 17 – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Ahmad Pakteen, Ruchira Palliyaguruge
  • TV umpire: Izatullah Safi
  • Fourth umpire: Gazi Sohel
  • Match referee: Andy Pycroft

Thursday, September 18 – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Asif Yaqoob, Virender Sharma
  • TV umpire: Faisal Afridi
  • Fourth umpire: Rohan Pandit
  • Match referee: Richie Richardson

Friday, September 19 – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi, 6:30 PM

  • On-field umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri, Faisal Afridi
  • TV umpire: Asif Yaqoob
  • Fourth umpire: Virender Sharma
  • Match referee: Richie Richardson