The 16th edition of the Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 31 to September 17, 2023. The tournament will be played in a hybrid format, with four matches being held in Pakistan and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka.
Teams participating
The six teams participating in the Asia Cup 2023 are:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
Format
The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing each other once. The top two teams from each group will progress to the Super Four stage, where they will play each other once again. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then play the final.
Schedule
The schedule for the Asia Cup 2023 is as follows:
| Match | Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan vs Nepal | August 31 | 10:00 AM | Pakistan |
| Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka September | r 1 | 2:00 PM | Sri Lanka India |
| a vs Pakistan September | r 2 | 4:30 PM | Pakistan |
| Afghanistan vs Bangladesh September | r 3 | 10:00 AM | Sri Lanka |
| Nepal vs Sri Lanka September | r 4 | 2:00 PM | Pakistan |
| India vs Afghanistan-September | r 5 | 4:30 PM | Sri Lanka |
| Pakistan vs Bangladesh September | r 6 | 10:00 AM | Sri Lanka |
| Top team from Group A vs Runner-up from Group September | r 8 | 2:00 PM | Sri Lanka |
| Top team from Group B vs Runner-up from Group September | r 9 | 4:30 PM | Pakistan |
| Top team from Group A vs Top team from Group September | r 11 | 2:00 PM | Pakistan |
| Runner-up from Group A vs Runner-up from Group September | r 12 | 4:30 PM | Sri Lanka |
| Winner of Super Four 1 vs Winner of Super Four 2 September | r 17 | 4:30 Pakistan | n |
Group Stage
- August 31: Afghanistan vs Nepal (Pakistan)
- September 1: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka)
- September 2: India vs Pakistan (Pakistan)
- September 3: Afghanistan vs. Bangladesh (Sri Lanka)
- September 4: Nepal vs Sri Lanka (Pakistan)
- September 5: India vs Afghanistan (Sri Lanka)
- September 6: Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Sri Lanka)
Super Four
- September 8: Top team from Group A vs. Runner-up from Group B (Sri Lanka)
- September 9: Top team from Group B vs. Runner-up from Group A (Pakistan)
- September 11: Top team from Group A vs. Top team from Group B (Pakistan)
- September 12: Runner-up from Group A vs. Runner-up from Group B (Sri Lanka)
Final
- September 17: Winner of Super Four 1 vs. Winner of Super Four 2 (Pakistan)
Tickets
Tickets for the Asia Cup 2023 are now on sale. You can purchase tickets online or at the stadium box office.
Broadcast
The Asia Cup 2023 will be broadcast live in India by Star Sports. The tournament will also be broadcast in other countries around the world.
Predictions
The Asia Cup 2023 is sure to be a hotly contested tournament. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are all strong teams, and they will all be looking to win the title. However, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are also improving, and they could spring a surprise.
It is too early to say who will win the Asia Cup 2023. However, one thing is for sure: the tournament is sure to be an exciting one.
I hope this article has given you all the information you need about the Asia Cup 2023. For more information, please visit the official website of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).