The Asia Cup 2023 is co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the two hosts will be joined by Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal for the 16th edition of the event. The tournament will feature some of the best cricketing talent from the region and promises to be an exciting event for cricket fans all over the world.
The tournament will begin on August 30, 2023, with the first match between Pakistan and Nepal at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The group stage matches will continue until September 5, with each team playing two matches against the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the Super-4 stage, where they will play against each other once. The top two teams from the Super-4 stage will then face off in the final on September 17 in Colombo.
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— Jay Shah (@JayShah) July 19, 2023
Here is the schedule of the Asia Cup 2023 in local time for all countries that will be playing in the Asia Cup 2023:
Asia Cup 2023 Fixtures
The tournament will begin with the group stage matches, followed by the Super-4 stage and the final. Here are the detailed fixtures of the Asia Cup 2023 in local time for all countries that will be playing in the Asia Cup 2023.
Team Groups
The Asia Cup 2023 will feature six teams divided into two groups. Group A consists of Pakistan, India, and Nepal, while Group B consists of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
The teams will compete in a round-robin format within their group, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super-4 stage. The Super-4 stage will be another round-robin series of games, with the top two teams qualifying for the final.
| Group | Team 1 | Team 2 | Team 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Pakistan (A1) | India (A2) | Nepal |
| B | Sri Lanka (B1) | Bangladesh (B2) | Afghanistan |
In Group A, Pakistan (A1), India (A2), and Nepal (Nepal will take the position of the cricket team that fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
In Group B, Sri Lanka (B1), Bangladesh (B2), and Afghanistan (Afghanistan will take the position of the cricket team that fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
Group Stage
| DATE | GROUP STAGE | VENUE |
| 30-AUG | PAKISTAN vs. NEPAL | MULTAN, PAK |
| 31-AUG | BANGLADESH vs. SRI LANKA | KANDY, SL |
| 2-SEP | PAKISTAN vs. INDIA | KANDY, SL |
| 3-SEP | BANGLADESH vs. AFGHANISTAN | LAHORE, PAK |
| 4-SEP | INDIA vs. NEPAL | KANDY, SL |
| 5-SEP | AFGHANISTAN vs. SRI LANKA | LAHORE, PAK |
SUPER 4s
Asia Cup 2023 Super Four stage schedule with the six countries’ local time. Here is the table:
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (Pakistan) | Time (India) | Time (Bangladesh) | Time (Sri Lanka) | Time (Afghanistan) | Time (Nepal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 6 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 3:15 pm |
| Sep 9 | Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan | R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 3:15 pm |
| Sep 10 | India vs Pakistan | R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 3:15 pm |
| Sep 12 | Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh | R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 3:15 pm |
| Sep 14 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 3:15 pm |
| Sep 15 | Bangladesh vs India | R Premadasa International Cricket Stadium, Colombo | 2:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | 3:00 pm | 2:45 pm | 3:15 pm |
| DATE | SUPER 4s | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 6-SEP | A1 vs. B2 | LAHORE, PAK |
| 9-SEP | B1 vs. B2 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 10-SEP | A1 vs. A2 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 12-SEP | A2 vs. B1 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 14-SEP | A1 vs. B1 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 15-SEP | A2 vs. B2 | COLOMBO, SL |
Final
| DATE | FINAL STAGE | VENUE |
|---|---|---|
| 17 September, 2023 (Sunday) | Super 4s 1 vs. 2 | COLOMBO, SL |
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule For All Country
Here is the corrected schedule of the Asia Cup 2023 with the correct match venues and times in GMT, PKT, SLST, AFT, BST, IST, and NPT:
Group Stage
| Date | Day | Time (GMT) | Time (PKT) | Time (SLST) | Time (AFT) | Time (BST) | Time (IST) | Time (NPT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30 | Wed | 09:30:00 | 14:30 | 14:00 | 13:30 | 15:30 | 14:00 | 14:15 | Pakistan vs. Nepal | Multan, Pakistan |
| Aug 31 | Thu | 09:30:00 | – | 14:00 | – | 15:30 | – | – | Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Sep 02 | Sat | 09:30:00 | – | 14:00 | – | – | 14:00 | – | Pakistan vs. India | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Sep 03 | Sun | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | 15:30 | – | – | Bangladesh vs. Afghanistan | Lahore, Pakistan |
| Sep 04 | Mon | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | – | – | – | India vs. Nepal | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| Sep 05 | Tue | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | – | – | – | Afghanistan vs. Sri Lanka | Lahore, Pakistan |
Super-4 Stage
| Date | Day | Time (GMT) | Time (PKT) | Time (SLST) | Time (AFT) | Time (BST) | Time (IST) | Time (NPT) | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 06 | Wed | 09:30:00 | 14:30 | 14:00 | 13:30 | 15:30 | 14:00 | 14:15 | A1 vs. B2: Lahore, Pakistan |
| Sep 09 | Sat | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | – | – | – | B1 vs. B2: Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Sep 10 | Sun | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | – | – | – | A1 vs. A2: Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Sep 12 | Tue | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | – | – | – | A2 vs. A1: Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Sep 14 | Thu | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | – | – | – | A1 vs. B1: Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Sep 15 | Fri | 09:30:00 | – | – | – | – | – | – | A2 vs. B2: Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Final
| Date | Day | Time (GMT) | Time (PKT) | Time (SLST) | Time (AFT) | Time (BST) | Time (IST) | Time (NPT) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17 | Sun | 09:30:00 | 14:30 | 14:00 | 13:30 | 15:30 | 14:00 | 14:15 | Super 4s 1 vs. 2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Post Summarize
- Asia Cup 2023: A cricket tournament co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka for the 16th edition of the event. It will feature six teams from the region: Pakistan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
- Tournament format: The tournament will begin on August 30, 2023, and end on September 17, 2023. It will have two stages: the group stage and the Super-4 stage. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super-4 stage, where they will play against each other once. The top two teams from the Super-4 stage will face off in the final.
- Tournament schedule: The document provides the schedule of the matches in local time for all countries that will be playing in the Asia Cup 2023. The first match will be between Pakistan and Nepal at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The final match will be in Colombo.
The Asia Cup is always an exciting event for cricket fans, and this year’s edition promises to be no different. With some of the best cricketing talent from the region on display and a packed schedule of matches, there is sure to be plenty of action and excitement for fans to enjoy. Make sure to mark your calendars and catch all the action live!
Frequently Asked Question
What is the Asia Cup 2023 Schedule?
The tournament will begin on August 30, 2023, with the first match between Pakistan and Nepal at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The group stage matches will continue until September 5, with each team playing two matches against the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then advance to the Super-4 stage, where they will play against each other once. The top two teams from the Super-4 stage will then face off in the final on September 17 in Colombo.
Which country will host the 2023 Asia Cup cricket?
The Asia Cup 2023 is co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
What is the format of Asia Cup?
The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament that alternates between One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats every two years. The 2023 edition of the Asia Cup will be played as an ODI (50-over) competition. The tournament is co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and the two hosts will be joined by Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, and Nepal for the 16th edition of the event. The format of the Asia Cup 2023 consists of two groups comprising three teams playing in a round-robin style within their group. The top two sides from each group will then qualify for the Super Four stage. The Super Four will be another round-robin series of games. The top two sides from there will qualify for the final, to be played on September 17 in Colombo.
What is the round-robin format?
A round-robin format is a type of tournament in which each contestant meets every other participant, usually in turn 1. This format is considered to be the fairest tournament format, as every team will be tested against every other possible opponent. In some round-robin tournaments, the format is used for deciding the champions without elimination rounds. That way, every team is given equal chances to come in second.
