Asia Cup 2023 Schedule: Details Here: In a long-awaited announcement, the official schedule for the Asia Cup 2023 has been revealed after months of negotiations between the Indian and Pakistani cricket boards. The Asia Cup 2023 tournament, which will be hosted by Pakistan, as well as Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, promises an enticing slate of 13 matches in this biannual ODI championship.
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Asia Cup 2023: Key Tournament Details
- Host Nations: Pakistan (4 matches) and Sri Lanka (9 matches, including the final).
- Commencement Date: August 30, 2023.
- Final Date: September 17, 2023.
- Total Teams: 6 teams.
- Total Matches: 13 matches.
Asia Cup 2023 Match Schedule and Venues
The tournament is set to kick off on August 30 with Pakistan facing Nepal in Multan. Three further matches will be played in Lahore, with one possible Pakistan Super 4 encounter on September 6. All other matches will take place in Sri Lanka, with three taking place in Kandy and six in Colombo, culminating in the final match on September 17.
Here’s the detailed schedule of the Asia Cup 2023, including match dates, times, and venues:
| Matches | Date | Time | Venue |
| Pakistan vs Nepal | Wed, Aug 30, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Multan |
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Thu, Aug 31, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Kandy |
| Pakistan vs India | Sat, Sep 2, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Kandy |
| Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Sun, Sep 3, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Lahore |
| India vs Nepal | Mon, Sep 4, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Kandy |
| Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Tue, Sep 5, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Lahore |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (Likely Super 4) | Wed, Sep 6, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Lahore |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (Super 4) | Sat, Sep 9, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (Super 4) | Sun, Sep 10, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (Super 4) | Tue, Sep 12, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (Super 4) | Thu, Sep 14, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
| T.B.C. vs T.B.C. (Super 4) | Fri, Sep 15, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
| Final | Sun, Sep 17, 2023 | 3:00 PM | Colombo |
Asia Cup 2023: Group Composition
- Group 1 Teams: India, Pakistan, Nepal.
- Group 2 Teams: Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh.
Asia Cup 2023: India-Pakistan Clashes
The highly anticipated round-robin encounter between India and Pakistan is set for September 2 in Kandy, with a potential rematch in the Super 4 round set for September 10 in Colombo. The India-Pakistan rivalry has always been a highlight of the Asia Cup.
Asia Cup 2023: Background and Cricketing Importance
Despite the ongoing friction between the Indian and Pakistani cricket boards, the Asia Cup remains a symbol of unity and togetherness, bringing diverse nations together through the sport of cricket. This ODI competition is significant as a dress rehearsal for teams participating in the World Cup scheduled to start in India on October 5.
While the tournament format has been altered to fit India’s desire for playing at neutral locations, the Asia Cup’s financial success is mostly dependent on the India-Pakistan match, which has always captivated the cricketing world’s attention.
As the teams prepare to battle it out in Sri Lanka and Pakistan, cricket enthusiasts around the world eagerly await the thrilling contests that the Asia Cup 2023 promises to deliver. For more information and updates, you can visit the official Asian Cricket Council (ACC) website at asiancricket.org.