The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2023 is just about to kick off on August 30th, with Pakistan and Sri Lanka joining hands to host this exciting tournament.
The 16th edition of the prestigious Asia Cup 2023 cricket event is all ready to take off on Wednesday, August 30. The inaugural match will feature an intriguing duel between Pakistan and Nepal, delivering a riveting start to the game. Cricket aficionados may look forward to witnessing six notable teams — India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan – participate in this cricket spectacular.
What’s interesting is that this year’s competition will embrace the 50-over format. This decision derives from the fact that the ODI World Cup 2023 is swiftly approaching, with its commencement set for October 5. The inaugural match of Asia Cup 2023 on August 30 will see Pakistan and Nepal battling for their initial points in the group rounds. This intriguing meeting will occur in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Moreover, the competition’s structure will feature a total of six teams, neatly separated into two groups: Groups A and B, each featuring three teams. The teams that secure the top two positions in these groups will progress to the Super Four stage. Here, another intense series of round-robin matches will select the top contenders. Ultimately, the two finest teams emerging from this stage will participate in a spectacular battle, contending for the championship title.
The finale of this fascinating voyage will occur on September 17, when the final match is slated to take place in Colombo, the capital city of Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup 2023 will unfold over the course of a fortnight, commencing on August 30 and culminating on September 5. Among the total of 13 matches, three will be hosted by Pakistan, while the others will be played on Sri Lankan turf.
Asia Cup 2023 schedule: Full Fixtures list
Group A – Pakistan (A1), India (A2), and Nepal (Nepal will take the position of the side, which fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
Group B – Sri Lanka (B1), Bangladesh (B2), and Afghanistan (Afghanistan will take the position of the side, which fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
August 30: Pakistan vs Nepal in Multan
August 31: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in Kandy
September 2: Pakistan vs India in Kandy
September 3: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in Lahore
September 4: India vs Nepal in Kandy
September 5: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Lahore
September 6: Pakistan/Afghanistan vs Bangladesh/Afghanistan in Lahore (Super 4)
September 9: Sri Lanka/Afghanistan vs Bangladesh/Afghanistan in Colombo (Super 4)
September 10: India/Nepal vs Pakistan/Nepal in Colombo (Super 4)
September 12: India/Nepal vs Sri Lanka/Afghanistan in Colombo (Super 4)
September 15: India/Nepal vs Bangladesh/Afghanistan in Colombo (Super 4)
September 17: FINAL, Colombo
Live Streaming Details
Asia Cup 2023 matches can be streamed live for free on Disney+ Hotstar. All Asia Cup 2023 matches will begin at 03:00 pm (IST).
Asia Cup matches will be telecasted live on the Star Sports Network. Fans can tune in to watch the contest or follow live cricket scores.
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