The much-awaited Asia Cup 2023 is all set to kick off on August 30, with the marquee clash between India and Pakistan scheduled for September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
Asian Cricket Council (ACC) President, Jay Shah, unveiled the complete schedule, expressing his excitement for the Men's ODI Asia Cup 2023 through a social media post.
In addition to the high-profile India-Pakistan match, India will also face Nepal in another group stage encounter on September 4, at the same venue.
The tournament will feature two groups, with two teams from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will compete in the thrilling final.
If India & Pakistan both qualify for the Super 4 stage as expected, they will once again lock horns on September 10, this time Colombo.
Following the approval of the hybrid model, the ACC had announced that four matches will take place in Pakistan, while nine matches will be held in Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup will span from August 30 to September 17.
The hybrid model was proposed to accommodate BCCI's stance of not sending the Indian team to Pakistan due to the strained relations between the two countries. The proposal, put forward by Najam Sethi, the chairman of the dissolved cricket management committee of the PCB, received acceptance from all ACC members, including India.
With cricketing powerhouses like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal participating in the tournament, fans can expect an intense and action-packed competition during the Asia Cup 2023.
Full Asia Cup schedule:
Aug 30 - Pakistan vs Nepal, Multan
Aug 31 - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Kandy
Sep 2 - Pakistan vs India, Kandy
Sep 3 - Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Lahore
Sep 4 - India vs Nepal, Kandy
Sep 5 - Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Lahore
Super 4s
Sep 6 - A1 vs B2, Lahore
Sep 9 - B1 vs B2, Colombo
Sep 10 - A1 vs A2, Colombo
Sep 12 - A2 vs B1, Colombo
Sep 14 - A1 vs B1, Colombo
Sep 15 - A2 vs B2, Colombo
Sep 17 - Final, Colombo