Cricket fans will be able to watch matches from as little as Dhs20 in the UAE…

Cricket fans from around the world will be setting their eyes on the UAE next month, as Abu Dhabi and Dubai gear up to host the 2018 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup.

Kicking off on Saturday September 15, the cricket tournament will run until Friday September 28th and will see top teams descend on Dubai International Stadium in Dubai Sports City and Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi to compete for the esteemed title.

Fans in the UAE will be able to get their hands on tickets from as little as Dhs20 in Abu Dhabi and Dhs35 in Dubai, which are on sale now on Platinumlist.

Season tickets, hospitality and VIP packages are also available directly from Dubai Sports City and Abu Dhabi Cricket.

In Group A, India, the defending champions will face Pakistan and another yet to be decided qualifier, while in Group B Sri Lanka will play Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

The games will be played over a 50 over format starting from 3.30pm onwards.

The first game will see Bangladesh take on Sri Lanka at Dubai International Stadium, with Dubai hosting a further seven matches, including the big final which will take place on Friday September 28 from 1pm.

Khalid Al Zarooni, Vice Chairman of Emirates Cricket Board said, “The game of cricket is hugely popular here in the UAE, and we are sure there will be a fantastic atmosphere in the stands as well as great entertainment on the field throughout the tournament.”

2018 Asia Cup, Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Sports City, and Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi, Saturday September 15 to Friday September 28, from Dhs20. Tickets from platinumlist.net

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