July 19th 2023.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) have just announced the schedule for this year's Asia Cup tournament, which will be hosted solely by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The tournament will involve six nations, including Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and will consist of 13 one-day internationals between August 30th and September 17th.
The opening game of the tournament will take place in Multan, with Pakistan facing off against Nepal. The marquee clash of the tournament will be between India and Pakistan in Kandy, on the 2nd of September. Should the two teams qualify for the Super Fours, they could face off again at the same venue on the 10th of September. Pakistan have been placed in Group A with India and Nepal, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan form Group B. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Fours stage.
The tournament has been split between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with four matches being held in Pakistan, and the remaining nine ODIs in Sri Lanka. Multan is will host only the opening match, while Lahore will stage three matches and one Super Four game. The remaining games will be played in Kandy and Colombo.
The BCCI Secretary and ACC President, Jay Shah tweeted, "I am happy to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated Men's ODI #AsiaCup2023, a symbol of unity and togetherness binding diverse nations together! Let's join hands in the celebration of cricketing excellence and cherish the bonds that connect us all." Unfortunately, the BCCI have already confirmed that India will not be travelling to Pakistan for this tournament.
The Asia Cup 2023 tournament is sure to be a thrilling one, and is set to begin on the 30th of August. All the matches will start from 1:30 pm, so be sure to tune in and catch all the action!
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