Asia Cup 2023 Match Timing Revealed:-TGN

The Asia Cup 2023 schedule was released last month by Jay Shah, the Asian Cricket Council President who is also the BCCI Secretary. Today, the ACC has confirmed the timings of the Asia Cup 2023 matches.

This year’s Asia Cup 2023, which will be the 16th edition of the continental tournament, will be played in a hybrid format in Pakistan and in Sri Lanka.

When will the Asia Cup 2023 start?

The Asia Cup 2023 will kick-start on August 30 in Multan and the final will be played on September 17 in Colombo. Pakistan will host Nepal for the first match of the competition.

What are the timings of Asia Cup 2023 matches?

All the matches in the Asia Cup are scheduled to start at 3.00 PM IST. There are 13 matches in the tournament.

Where will the Asia Cup 2023 be played?

The 6-team continental tournament will be taking place in 4 different cities across Pakistan and Sri Lanka: Multan, Lahore, Colombo, and Kandy. 4 games will be played in Pakistan while the rest 9 matches will be hosted by Sri Lanka, including the final.

When and where is India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 match?

The marquee encounter between India and Pakistan in Group A is slated for September 2 in Kandy.

If both teams make it to the Super 4s, by knocking Nepal out, India and Pakistan will meet again on September 10 in Colombo. There is also a possibility of 3rd clash between the two arch-rivals, if they reach the final, on September 17 in Colombo.

What are the groups of Asia Cup 2023?

In Group A, India are with Pakistan and Nepal, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.

What is the format of Asia Cup 2023?

The top two teams from Group A and Group B will qualify for the Super Four stage, from where the top two teams will advance to the final.

Will the Asia Cup 2023 be ODI style of T20?

The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in ODI format, serving as a preparatory tournament for the teams ahead of the World Cup 2023 in India.

Last year’s Asia Cup 2022 was played in T20 format as later in the year there was a T20 World Cup in Australia.

Who are the defending champions of the Asia Cup?

Sri Lanka are the defending champions heading into Asia Cup 2023. They won the Asia Cup 2022 in the UAE last year, defeating Pakistan in the final.

How many times has India and Pakistan won the Asia Cup?

Team India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history having won the tournament 7 times, followed by Sri Lanka who have been Asia Cup winners on 6 occasions, while Pakistan have won it only twice.

Is there a reserve day for Asia Cup 2023 final?

Yes, September 18 is slotted as the reserve day for the Asia Cup 2023 final, which is scheduled for September 17.

Asia Cup 2023 schedule:

30 Aug – Pakistan v Nepal, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan

31 Aug – Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka

2 Sep – Pakistan v India, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Kandy, Sri Lanka

3 Sep – Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

4 Sep – India v Nepal, Pallekele International Cricket stadium Kandy, Sri Lanka

5 Sep – Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

6 Sep – A1 v B2 (Super-4), Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan

9 Sep – B1 v B2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka

10 Sep – A1 v A2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka

12 Sep – A2 v B1 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka

14 Sep – A1 v B1 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka

15 Sep – A2 v B2, (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka

17 Sep – Final – 1 v 2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka

18 Sep – Reserve day for the final