Asia Cup 2023 schedule announced, India to face Pakistan on September 2

The much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 is round the corner and the excitement among cricket fans is at its peak. The Pakistan Cricket Board has revealed the schedule of the prestigious tournament starting on 30th August. On the cricket field, arch-rivals India and Pakistan are gearing up for a high-octane clash on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup 2023 will see top cricketers from the Asian continent compete in an exciting 50-over tournament. The event will begin with host nation Pakistan taking on Nepal in the opening match in Multan. The tournament will culminate in a thrilling finale to be held in Colombo on 17th September.

Proposed schedule of Asia Cup 2023! Pakistan is expected to play two matches in Pakistan.

Pakistan’s first match will be against Nepal on August 30 in Multan. Their second match will be against either Bangladesh or Afghanistan on September 6 in Lahore. #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/mglinlVDU0— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) 19 July 2023

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asia cup 2023 schedule

30 August: Pakistan v Nepal – Multan

31 August: Bangladesh v Sri Lanka – Dambulla

September 2: India vs Pakistan – Kandy

3 September: Bangladesh v Afghanistan – Dambulla

4 September: India vs Nepal – Kandy

5 September: Sri Lanka v Afghanistan – Colombo

6 September: Group A1 vs Group B2 – Colombo

September 9: Group B1 vs Group B2 – Colombo

10 September: Group A1 vs Group A2 – Dambulla

12 September: Group A2 vs Group B1 – Kandy

14 September: Group A1 vs Group B1 – Colombo

15 September: Group A2 vs Group B2 – Dambulla

September 17: Final – Colombo

asia cup 2023 format

There will be a total of 13 matches in the tournament. Pakistan is placed in Group A along with India and Nepal, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are in Group B. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage. From there the two best teams will compete in the final. This edition of the Asia Cup will be played in the 50-over format and will serve as preparation for five of the six teams (except Nepal) ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup, starting on October 5 in India.

India’s schedule for Asia Cup 2023:

The Indian cricket team under the leadership of skipper Rohit Sharma is gearing up for an exciting journey in the Asia Cup 2023. In an action-packed tournament, India will take on arch-rivals Pakistan in Kandy on September 2. Apart from the thrilling encounter with Pakistan, India will also take on Nepal on 4th September. Fans all over the world are eagerly waiting for India’s impressive performance in this prestigious competition.

India v Pakistan – 2 September (Candy)
India v Nepal – 4 September (Candy)
India v Afghanistan – 10 September (Dambulla)
India v Bangladesh – 14 September (Colombo)

Pakistan’s schedule for Asia Cup 2023:

As the host nation, Pakistan is determined to showcase its cricketing potential and bring home the Asia Cup 2023 trophy. Pakistan will face Nepal in the tournament opener on August 30 in Multan. The most anticipated match of the tournament will take place on September 2 when Pakistan will take on arch-rivals India in a thrilling encounter in Kandy.

Pakistan v Nepal – 30 August (Multan)
Pakistan v India – 2 September (Candy)
Pakistan v Afghanistan – 5 September (Candy)
Pakistan v Sri Lanka – 12 September (Colombo)

Bangladesh’s schedule for Asia Cup 2023:

Emerging cricketing nation Bangladesh will be eager to put up a strong show in the Asia Cup 2023. They will begin their campaign against Sri Lanka on August 31 in Dambulla. With their talented players, Bangladesh will look to challenge the top contenders and make a significant impact in the tournament.

Bangladesh v Sri Lanka – 31 August (Dambulla)
Bangladesh v Afghanistan – 3 September (Dambulla)
Bangladesh v India – 10 September (Dambulla)
Bangladesh v Pakistan – 12 September (Colombo)

Asia Cup 2023 promises to be an exciting cricket extravaganza, with India, Pakistan and Bangladesh competing for the coveted title. Fans are anxiously counting down the days until the high intensity matches begin as teams compete to be crowned champions of Asia.