Sirasa TV network secures big Asia Cup Cricket rights deal for 3 years

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Sirasa TV and TV-1, part of MTV Channel Ltd., have clinched exclusive television broadcast rights and non-exclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia Cup tournaments from 2025 to 2027.

This landmark agreement encompasses a wide array of competitions, including the Men’s T20 and ODI Asia Cups, the Women’s Asia Cup, and multiple Under-19 and Emerging Teams events.

The deal covers 12 major tournaments over three years, offering Sri Lankan audiences comprehensive access to both senior-level and developmental cricket formats.

The highly anticipated DP World Asia Cup 2025 (Men’s T20) will kick off on 9 September, featuring 19 matches hosted across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with cricketing giants such as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka set to compete.

In a significant move toward gender inclusivity in sports broadcasting, the agreement also includes coverage of the Women’s T20 Asia Cup, Women’s Under-19, and Women’s Emerging Teams tournaments. This marks a strong commitment by Sirasa TV to promote and elevate women’s cricket across the region.

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