Asia Cup 2023 Full schedule
The 16th iteration of the prominent cricket competition in Asia, the Asia Cup 2023, is scheduled to commence on Wednesday, August 30. The opening match will feature Pakistan and Nepal, adhering to the 50-over format. The tournament will showcase the participation of six teams: India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
Inaugurating the event, the match between Pakistan and Nepal is set to kickstart the cricket festivities. Notably, India holds the record for lifting the trophy seven times, while Sri Lanka has secured victory four times. Guided by Rohit Sharma’s leadership, the Indian team is determined to secure their eighth championship in the tournament’s history.
India’s squad features remarkable talent, including Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammad Shami. These seasoned players bring substantial experience to the team. Complementing them are emerging talents like Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, and Axar Patel, who are expected to provide valuable support. The squad’s well-rounded composition bodes well for India’s aspirations in the Asia Cup 2023.
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TEAM GROUPS
Group A – Pakistan (A1), India (A2), and Nepal (Nepal will take the position of the cricket team, which fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
Group B – Sri Lanka (B1), Bangladesh (B2), and Afghanistan (Afghanistan will take position of the cricket team, which fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
GROUP STAGE SCHEDULE
| DATE | MATCH | VENUE | TIME (in India) |
| 30 August 2023 | Pakistan vs Nepal | Multan, Pakistan | 3: 00 PM |
| 31 August 2023 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Kandy, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 2 September 2023 | Pakistan vs India | Kandy, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 3 September 2023 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Lahore, Pakistan | 3: 00 PM |
| 4 September 2023 | India vs Nepal | Kandy, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 5 September 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore, Pakistan | 3: 00 PM |
SUPER 4 STAGE SCHEDULE AND FINAL
| DATE | MATCH | VENUE | TIME (in India) |
| 6 September 2023 | A1 v B2 | Lahore, Pakistan | 3: 00 PM |
| 9 September 2023 | B1 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 10 September 2023 | A1 v A2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 12 September 2023 | A2 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 14 September 2023 | A1 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 15 September 2023 | A2 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
| 17 September 2023 | FINAL | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 3: 00 PM |
Asia Cup 2023: match timing in the United States of America (USA)
GROUP STAGE SCHEDULE
| DATE | MATCH | VENUE | TIME (in USA) |
| 30 August 2023 | Pakistan vs Nepal | Multan, Pakistan | 5: 30 am ET |
| 31 August 2023 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Kandy, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 2 September 2023 | Pakistan vs India | Kandy, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 3 September 2023 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Lahore, Pakistan | 5: 30 am ET |
| 4 September 2023 | India vs Nepal | Kandy, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 5 September 2023 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore, Pakistan | 5: 30 am ET |
SUPER 4 STAGE SCHEDULE AND FINAL
| DATE | MATCH | VENUE | TIME (in USA) |
| 6 September 2023 | A1 v B2 | Lahore, Pakistan | 5: 30 am ET |
| 9 September 2023 | B1 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 10 September 2023 | A1 v A2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 12 September 2023 | A2 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 14 September 2023 | A1 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 15 September 2023 | A2 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
| 17 September 2023 | FINAL | Colombo, Sri Lanka | 5: 30 am ET |
