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Friday marks one of the biggest days on the cricket calendar, featuring the start of the highly anticipated Ashes series, crucial international Test action, and the decisive semi-finals of a major emerging tournament.
The Ashes Begins (Day 1)
| Event | Matchup | Venue | Local Start Time (AWST) | GMT Start Time |
| The Ashes, 1st Test (Day 1) | Australia vs England | Perth Stadium, Perth | 10:20 AM | 2:20 AM |
| England Lions Tour (Day 1) | Cricket Australia XI vs England Lions (1st Unofficial Test) | Lilac Hill Park, Perth | 10:20 AM | 2:20 AM |
Semi-Final Showdowns (ACC Asia Cup Rising Stars)
The emerging nations tournament hits its climax with the two semi-finals today:
| Matchup | Venue | Local Start Time (Doha) | GMT Start Time |
| 1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2) | Bangladesh A vs India A | West End Park Stadium, Doha | 12:30 PM |
| 2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2) | Pakistan A vs Sri Lanka A | West End Park Stadium, Doha | 5:30 PM |
International & First-Class Tests
| Event | Matchup | Venue | Local Start Time (IST) | GMT Start Time |
| Ireland Tour of Bangladesh, 2nd Test (Day 3) | Bangladesh vs Ireland | Shere Bangla Stadium, Dhaka | 9:30 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Plunket Shield (Day 4) | Canterbury vs Northern Knights (3rd Match) | Mainpower Oval, Rangiora | 10:30 AM | 9:30 PM (Thu) |
| Plunket Shield (Day 4) | Wellington vs Otago (2nd Match) | Basin Reserve, Wellington | 10:30 AM | 9:30 PM (Thu) |
T20, T10 & Domestic Leagues
| Event | Matchup | Venue | Local Start Time | GMT Start Time |
| Bahrain Tour of Indonesia, 3rd T20I | Indonesia vs Bahrain (Series Decider) | Udayana Cricket Ground, Bali | 8:30 AM | 1:30 AM |
| Under 19 Tri-Series in India (3rd Match) | India U19 A vs Afghanistan U19 | BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground 1, Bengaluru | 9:00 AM | 3:30 AM |
| Abu Dhabi T10 League (9th Match) | Deccan Gladiators vs Quetta Qavalry | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 3:30 PM | 11:30 AM |
| Abu Dhabi T10 League (10th Match) | Northern Warriors vs Ajman Titans | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 5:45 PM | 1:45 PM |
| Abu Dhabi T10 League (11th Match) | UAE Bulls vs Royal Champs | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Nepal Premier League (6th Match) | Pokhara Avengers vs Sudur Paschim Royals | Tribhuvan University Ground, Kirtipur | 4:00 PM | 10:15 AM |
| WBBL (18th Match) | Brisbane Heat W vs Sydney Thunder W | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 7:10 PM | 9:10 AM |
Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy
| Matchup | Venue | Local Start Time | GMT Start Time |
| Netherlands W vs UAE W (6th Match) | AIT Ground, Bangkok | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| Thailand W vs PNG W (5th Match) | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok | 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM |
| Scotland W vs Tanzania W (8th Match) | AIT Ground, Bangkok | 12:45 PM | 5:45 AM |
| Uganda W vs Namibia W (7th Match) | Terdthai Cricket Ground, Bangkok | 12:45 PM | 5:45 AM |
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