Asia Cup 2025: All you need to know about schedule and officials

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed the list of match officials for the Asia Cup T20 2025, with Pakistan’s Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi included among the elite panel. The duo will be part of the opening fixture between Afghanistan and Hong Kong on September 9 in Abu Dhabi, where Yaqoob will serve on-field while Afridi will take charge as TV umpire.

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For cricket followers eager to track the performance and appointments of Pakistan’s umpires, the process is straightforward. The ACC has set up a Match Centre on its official website, updated daily with the names of on-field, third, and fourth umpires for every fixture. Fans can check assignments before each match to see where their country’s representatives are officiating.

Television broadcasts and streaming services will also highlight umpire decisions, referrals, and DRS calls, offering viewers insight into the critical role officials play. To stay informed, fans can:

• Visit the ACC portal for the daily match schedule and umpire assignments.

• Follow the Pakistan Cricket Board’s social media channels for updates on Asif Yaqoob and Faisal Afridi’s upcoming duties.

• Use sports apps such as Cricbuzz or ESPNcricinfo, which list live scorecards and match officials.

The Asia Cup T20 2025 runs until September 28, featuring eight teams across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Pakistan is grouped with India, Oman, and the UAE, setting up the highly anticipated Pakistan–India clash on September 14 in Dubai.

For those watching in stadiums, tickets are available online through UAE Cricket’s official portal, while global fans can access live coverage through broadcasters and digital partners.