Aisa Cup 2023 Official Schedule: Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka

Article Published on 28 August, 2023

The 2023 Asia Cup: A Prelude to the World Cup

Set to be played in the enthralling 50-over format, the 2023 Asia Cup holds special significance as a precursor to the impending World Cup later in the year. The journey towards finalizing the schedule has been a tumultuous one, marked by deliberations and revisions due to political tensions between two cricket powerhouses, Pakistan and India. After overcoming challenges, the Asian Cricket Council has triumphantly announced the much-awaited schedule, fueling the excitement of fans and players alike.

Division of Teams and Groups

The six participating teams have been strategically divided into two groups of three, setting the stage for an intense battle for supremacy. The top two teams from each group will earn their spot in the Super Fours, a stage that promises even more thrilling encounters. From there, the two teams that emerge triumphant will lock horns in a compelling final showdown, competing for the ultimate glory.

Group A: Pakistan, India, Nepal
Group B: Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka

The Spectacle Unfolds: Venues and Timings

Kicking off on August 30, the Asia Cup's start date was slightly adjusted from the original draft schedule, adding to the anticipation. The tournament will feature a mix of venues across two cricket-loving nations. Four matches are slated to take place in Pakistan, spread between the picturesque cities of Multan and Lahore. Simultaneously, cricket enthusiasts in Sri Lanka will witness nine exhilarating clashes, hosted in the vibrant locales of Kandy and Colombo.

A Glimpse of the Action: Highlight Matches

The opening match of the Asia Cup will see Pakistan host Nepal in the historic city of Multan, setting the tone for the riveting battles to come. Meanwhile, the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan will unfold in Kandy on September 2, creating an electric atmosphere on the field and off it. If fate aligns and both teams qualify for the Super Fours, they will cross paths once again at the same venue on September 10, a fixture that promises to be a cricketing spectacle like no other.

Asia Cup 2023: The Full Fixtures List

Date	Match	Venue	Time
August 30	Pakistan vs Nepal	Multan, Pakistan	2:30 pm
August 31	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	Kandy, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 2	Pakistan vs India	Kandy, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 3	Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	Lahore, Pakistan	2:30 pm
September 4	India vs Nepal	Kandy, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 5	Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan	Lahore, Pakistan	2:30 pm
September 6	A1 vs B2	Lahore, Pakistan	2:30 pm
September 9	B1 vs B2	Colombo, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 10	A1 vs A2	Colombo, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 12	A2 vs B1	Colombo, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 14	A1 vs B1	Colombo, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 15	A2 vs B2	Colombo, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm
September 17	Final (Super Fours 1 vs 2)	Colombo, Sri Lanka	3:00 pm

Pakistan and India will be A1 and A2 respectively if they qualify. If Nepal makes it to the Super Fours above either of them, they will take either A1 or A2.

Similarly, in Group B, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be B1 and B2 respectively, with Afghanistan taking either spot if they make it through the first round.