The schedule for the 2023 Asia Cup has been unveiled, with Pakistan and Sri Lanka co-hosting the tournament from August 30 to September 17. The opening match of the 2023 Asia Cup in Multan will feature Pakistan taking on Nepal.
The tournament will adopt a fifty-overs format and comprise six teams, divided into two groups of three teams each. Group A will consist of Pakistan, India, and Nepal, while Group B will include Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.
The tournament’s structure follows a hybrid model, with Pakistan hosting four matches at two venues, while Sri Lanka will host the remaining games. One of the most eagerly anticipated clashes, India versus Pakistan, will take place in Kandy on September 2.
After the six group-stage matches, the Super 4s will commence on September 6, where the top-performing teams will face off. The grand final will be held on September 17 in Colombo, featuring the two teams that secure the top two positions at the end of the Super 4s.
DATE | GROUP STAGE | VENUE |
30-AUG | PAKISTAN v NEPAL | MULTAN, PAK |
31-AUG | BANGLADESH v SRI LANKA | KANDY, SL |
2-SEP | PAKISTAN v INDIA | KANDY, SL |
3-SEP | BANGLADESH v AFGHANISTAN | LAHORE, PAK |
4-SEP | INDIA v NEPAL | KANDY, SL |
5-SEP | AFGHANISTAN v SRI LANKA | LAHORE, PAK |
SUPER 4s | ||
6-SEP | A1 v B2 | LAHORE, PAK |
9-SEP | B1 v B2 | COLOMBO, SL |
10-SEP | A1 v A2 | COLOMBO, SL |
12-SEP | A2 v B1 | COLOMBO, SL |
14-SEP | A1 v B1 | COLOMBO, SL |
15-SEP | A2 v B2 | COLOMBO, SL |
17-SEP | FINAL | COLOMBO, SL |