Veteran match referees Richie Richardson and Andy Pycroft will head the team of match officials for the group stage of the DP World Asia Cup 2025, which gets underway on Tuesday, 9 September with a Group B clash between Afghanistan and Hong Kong China at Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has confirmed appointments for the 12-match group stage, which will run until 19 September. Officials for the Super Four stage and the final will be announced later.
Umpires appointed for the group stage:
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Ahmad Pakteen (Afghanistan)
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Asif Yaqoob (Pakistan)
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Faisal Afridi (Pakistan)
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Gazi Sohel (Bangladesh)
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Izatullah Safi (Afghanistan)
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Masudur Rahman (Bangladesh)
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Raveendra Wimalasiri (Sri Lanka)
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Rohan Pandit (India)
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Ruchira Palliyaguruge (Sri Lanka)
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Virender Sharma (India)
Match officials – Group Stage Schedule
Tuesday, 9 September – Afghanistan vs Hong Kong China, Abu Dhabi (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Asif Yaqoob, Virender Sharma
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TV umpire: Faisal Afridi
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Fourth umpire: Raveendra Wimalasiri
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Match referee: Richie Richardson
Wednesday, 10 September – India vs United Arab Emirates, Dubai (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Gazi Sohel, Izatullah Safi
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TV umpire: Ruchira Palliyaguruge
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Fourth umpire: Masudur Rahman
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Match referee: Andy Pycroft
Thursday, 11 September – Bangladesh vs Hong Kong China, Abu Dhabi (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri, Rohan Pandit
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TV umpire: Asif Yaqoob
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Fourth umpire: Faisal Afridi
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Match referee: Richie Richardson
Friday, 12 September – Pakistan vs Oman, Dubai (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Masudur Rahman, Ahmad Pakteen
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TV umpire: Gazi Sohel
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Fourth umpire: Ruchira Palliyaguruge
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Match referee: Andy Pycroft
Saturday, 13 September – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Rohan Pandit, Faisal Afridi
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TV umpire: Virender Sharma
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Fourth umpire: Asif Yaqoob
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Match referee: Richie Richardson
Sunday, 14 September – India vs Pakistan, Dubai (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Ruchira Palliyaguruge, Masudur Rahman
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TV umpire: Ahmad Pakteen
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Fourth umpire: Izatullah Safi
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Match referee: Andy Pycroft
Monday, 15 September – UAE vs Oman, Abu Dhabi (4:00pm)
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On-field umpires: Virender Sharma, Asif Yaqoob
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TV umpire: Raveendra Wimalasiri
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Fourth umpire: Rohan Pandit
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Match referee: Richie Richardson
Monday, 15 September – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong China, Dubai (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Gazi Sohel, Izatullah Safi
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TV umpire: Masudur Rahman
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Fourth umpire: Ahmad Pakteen
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Match referee: Andy Pycroft
Tuesday, 16 September – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Faisal Afridi, Raveendra Wimalasiri
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TV umpire: Rohan Pandit
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Fourth umpire: Virender Sharma
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Match referee: Richie Richardson
Wednesday, 17 September – Pakistan vs UAE, Dubai (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Ahmad Pakteen, Ruchira Palliyaguruge
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TV umpire: Izatullah Safi
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Fourth umpire: Gazi Sohel
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Match referee: Andy Pycroft
Thursday, 18 September – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Abu Dhabi (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Asif Yaqoob, Virender Sharma
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TV umpire: Faisal Afridi
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Fourth umpire: Rohan Pandit
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Match referee: Richie Richardson
Friday, 19 September – India vs Oman, Abu Dhabi (6:30pm)
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On-field umpires: Raveendra Wimalasiri, Faisal Afridi
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TV umpire: Asif Yaqoob
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Fourth umpire: Virender Sharma
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Match referee: Richie Richardson
The DP World Asia Cup 2025 features a blend of experienced and emerging officials from across the continent and sets the stage for a high-quality tournament as teams battle for continental supremacy.
