The schedule for the arrival of teams participating in the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan has been officially confirmed ahead of the tournament’s exciting opener, which will see Pakistan facing off against Nepal in Multan on August 30.
Pakistan, fresh from the conclusion of their ODI series against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka, is set to touch down in Multan tomorrow, gearing up for their home turf advantage.
Nepal’s cricket squad, currently undergoing intensive training in Karachi, will also make their way to Multan tomorrow, promising an electrifying start to the competition.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s cricket team is scheduled to arrive in Lahore on Monday, August 28, via a commercial flight from Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka’s teams will be touching down in Lahore on Friday, September 1, courtesy of a chartered flight, adding to the anticipation surrounding the tournament.
It’s essential to note that the Asia Cup 2023 will feature four thrilling matches to be played in Pakistan from August 30 to September 6. The inaugural match will be held in Multan, while the remaining three are slated for the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
This year’s Asia Cup, taking place between August 30 and September 17, will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. In terms of groupings, Pakistan, Nepal, and India constitute Group A, while Group B comprises Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka.
The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup 2023.
In Group A, Pakistan will retain the position of A1, with India as A2. However, if either India or Pakistan fails to qualify for the Super 4s, Nepal will step in to fill their spot.
In Group B, Sri Lanka will maintain the B1 position, and Bangladesh will be B2. Should Sri Lanka or Bangladesh not make it to the Super 4s, Afghanistan will be the substitute.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the Asia Cup schedule:
Group Stage:
- Aug 30: Pakistan vs Nepal in Multan
- Aug 31: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in Kandy
- Sept 2: Pakistan vs India in Kandy
- Sept 3: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in Lahore
- Sept 4: India vs Nepal in Kandy
- Sept 5: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Lahore
Super 4s:
- Sept 6: A1 vs B2 in Lahore
- Sept 9: B1 vs B2 in Colombo
- Sept 10: A1 vs A2 in Colombo
- Sept 12: A2 vs B1 in Colombo
- Sept 14: A1 vs B1 in Colombo
- Sept 15: A2 vs B2 in Colombo
Final:
- Sept 17: Grand Final in Colombo
