The Asian Cricket Council and the Pakistan Cricket Board have officially released the schedule for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023. The tournament will take place from 30th August to 17th September, with Pakistan hosting four matches and Sri Lanka hosting nine matches.
The competition will be held at four venues: Multan and Lahore in Pakistan, and Kandy and Colombo in Sri Lanka. Multan will host the opening match between Pakistan and Nepal on 30th August, while the final will take place at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo on 17th September, with a reserve day on 18th September.
Sri Lanka will begin their campaign against Bangladesh in Kandy on 31st August, while the highly anticipated Pakistan-India match will be held in Kandy on 2nd September. If both teams qualify for the Super-4 stage, they will meet again in Colombo on 10th September.
The teams have been divided into two groups. Group A consists of Pakistan (A1), India (A2), and Nepal, while Group B includes Sri Lanka (B1), Bangladesh (B2), and Afghanistan. The teams that progress to the Super-4 stage will be determined based on their performance in the first round.
Mr. Jay Shah, President of the Asian Cricket Council, expressed his excitement about the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023, emphasizing that it symbolizes the unity of Asian nations through the spirit of competition and camaraderie.
Mr. Zaka Ashraf, Chair of the PCB Management Committee, expressed Pakistan’s enthusiasm as the host and assured their commitment to delivering a memorable tournament with top-notch arrangements and hospitality.
The tournament promises thrilling cricket action and provides an excellent opportunity for teams to showcase their talent, with the added incentive for Pakistan to reclaim the title they last won in 2012.
Here is the schedule of the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023:
Group A:
- 30 Aug: Pakistan vs. Nepal at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan
- 2 Sep: Pakistan vs. India at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka
Group B:
- 31 Aug: Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka
- 3 Sep: Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
- 4 Sep: India vs. Nepal at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka
- 5 Sep: Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
Super-4 Stage:
- 6 Sep: A1 vs. B2 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
- 9 Sep: B1 vs. B2 at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 10 Sep: A1 vs. A2 at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 12 Sep: A2 vs. B1 at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 14 Sep: A1 vs. B1 at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 15 Sep: A2 vs. B2 at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
Final:
- 17 Sep: Final – 1st vs. 2nd at R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
- 18 Sep: Reserve day for the final
The Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 promises to be a thrilling celebration of cricket, bringing together the best teams from Asia in a competition filled with excitement, sportsmanship, and unity.
