The much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 schedule has been announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), and cricket fans eagerly anticipate an action-packed tournament. The Asia Cup 2023 is set to take place in Pakistan from August 31st to September 17th, 2023.
The tournament will be a 50-over One Day International (ODI) event, with all matches played at top-tier international venues. The participating teams include India, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka, ensuring fierce competition and enthralling cricketing encounters. Group A comprises Pakistan, India, and Nepal, while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Each team will compete in a round-robin format, facing off against the other teams in their group.
The tournament will feature 13 matches, adding to the cricketing feast for fans. All matches will begin at 1 pm Pakistan Standard Time (1:30 pm Sri Lanka Standard Time and Indian Standard Time).
While Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be hosting the Asia Cup, most matches will take place in Sri Lanka, with four matches being played in Pakistan (in Multan and Lahore). This arrangement ensures the tournament is well-distributed and accessible to fans from different regions.
The excitement of the Asia Cup 2023 will kick off with the opening match in Multan, where hosts Pakistan will take on Nepal in a clash that promises to set the tone for the tournament. Another thrilling encounter awaits on September 2nd in Kandy, as arch-rivals India and Pakistan will lock horns in a highly-anticipated match that will captivate millions of cricket enthusiasts.
Round 1
Date Match. Venue
30th August. PAK vs NEP Multan
31st August. BAN vs SL Kandy
2 September. IND vs PAK. Kandy
3rd Septemebr. BAN vs AFG. Lahore
4th Septemeber. IND vs NEP. Kandy
5th September. SL vs AFG. Lahore
Round 2 Super 4
Date Match. Venue
6th September. A1 vs B2. Lahore
9th September. B1 vs B2. Kandy
10th September. A1 vs A2. Kandy
12th Septemebr. A2 vs B1. Dambula
14th September. A1 vs B1. Dambula
15th September. A2 vs B2. Dambula
17th September Final
