DESCRIPTION:
* It is the third time the tournament is being played in the United Arab Emirates, after the 1984 and 1995 tournaments.
* India are the defending champions.
* The five full members of the Asian Cricket Council are taking part in the tournament.
* The five teams are: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
* The tournament will feature a total of 13 matches.
SCHEDULE:
Sept 15 (Match 1): Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)
Sept 16 (Match 2): Pakistan vs Hong Kong, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)
Sept 17 (Match 3): Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (5:00 PM)
Sept 18 (Match 4): India vs Hong Kong, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)
Sept 19 (Match 5): India vs Pakistan, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)
Sept 20 (Match 6): Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (5:00 PM)
Sept 21 (Match 7, Super Four): India vs Bangladesh, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)
Sept 21 (Match 8, Super Four): Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (5:00 PM)
Sept 23 (Match 9, Super Four): India vs Pakistan, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)
Sept 23 (Match 10, Super Four): Afghanistan vs Bangladesh, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (5:00 PM)
Sept 25 (Match 11, Super Four): India vs Afghanistan, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)
Sept 26 (Match 12, Super Four): Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi (5:00 PM)
Sept 28 (Match 13): FINAL, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai (5:00 PM)