**UAE Squad to Play in ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 in Malaysia**
*Dubai, 27 August 2026 (WAM)* – The United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricket team will field a 14‑member squad in the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Men’s Premier Cup 2026, a 50‑over tournament scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 30 August to 12 September.
The UAE has been drawn into Group B alongside Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Singapore. According to the Emirates Cricket Board, the UAE’s group‑stage opener will be against Qatar at the Bayuemas Oval on Monday, 31 August. The team’s second match will be versus Kuwait at the same venue on Thursday, 3 September.
The remaining group fixtures are set as follows:
– **6 September:** UAE vs Singapore at the UKM YSD Oval
– **8 September:** UAE vs Oman at the UKM YSD Oval
The tournament’s semi‑finals are slated for Thursday, 10 September, with the final and a third‑place playoff scheduled for Saturday, 12 September.
The ACC Men’s Premier Cup brings together eight national sides competing for regional honors in the 50‑over format. The UAE’s participation marks its continued involvement in ACC competitions.
*Source: Malaysia Sun (WAM), 27 August 2026.*
Article and image source: malaysiasun.com
