Asia Cup 2023 Full Schedule: IND vs PAK on Sept 2; Check date, groups, venue, fixture & more

Asia CUP 2023 Full Schedule:The most awaited cricket tournament the Asia Cup 2023 is all set to kick off fromAugust 30 in Multan, with Pakistan and Afghanistan competing against each other in the first match. Both Pakistan and Sri Lanka will co-host the matches. The cricket tournament will consist of 13 matches in total, out of which four matches will be held in Pakistan, while the remaining nine will be held in Sri Lanka, including the Finals.

The IternationalCricket Council (ICC) announced the dates on 19 July 2023, approved by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The highly-anticipated match between India and Pakistan will take place on September 2 in Colombo, after Team India refused to play in Pakistan.

In a tweet, Jay Shah, ACC President and BCCI secretary said, "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. @ACCMedia1."

Here's everything you need to know about the Asia Cup 2023:

Opening Date: August 30

GROUP A: India, Pakistan & Nepal

GROUP B: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh & Afghanistan

Asia Cup 2023 Full Schedule:

Group Stage

Pakistan vs Nepal, Wednesday, August 30, Multan

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Thursday, August 31, Kandy

Pakistan vs India, Saturday, September 2, Kandy

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Sunday, September 3, Lahore

India vs Nepal, Monday, September 4, Kandy

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, Tuesday, September 5, Lahore

Super 4s

A1 vs B2, Wednesday, September 6, Lahore

B1 vs B2, Saturday, September 9, Colombo

A1 vs A2, Sunday, September 10, Colombo

A2 vs B1, Tuesday, September 12, Colombo

A1 vs B1, Thursday, September 14, Colombo

A2 vs B2, Friday, September 15, Colombo

Final

Super 4s I vs Super 4s II, Friday, September 17, Colombo

Asia Cup 2023: India's Full Schedule

The defending champion of the ODI format, India will play its firstmatch on September 2 against Pakistan and after a break day will play against Nepal on September 4.

Pakistan vs India, Saturday, September 2, Kandy

India vs Nepal, Monday, September 4, Kandy

Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan Full Schedule:

After refusing to play in Pakistan, the match between Team India and Pakistan will be held in Sri Lanka's Kandy at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on September 2. Till now, Team India has won the tournament six times.

Asia Cup 2023 Venues

Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan

Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka

(With inputs from agencies)

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