Pakistan to Face Nepal in Asia Cup Opener as Schedule Revealed

Pakistan to Face Nepal in Asia Cup Opener as Schedule Revealed

The Asia Cup 2023 is set to kick off in Multan, Pakistan, with an exciting opening match between Pakistan and Nepal.

The tournament, co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, will commence on August 30 and conclude on September 17, featuring thrilling fifty-over format matches. To ensure a captivating competition, the participating teams have been divided into two groups.

Group A consists of Pakistan, India, and Nepal, while Group B includes Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. After the group stage matches, the top teams will progress to the Super 4s stage, commencing on September 6.

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One of the most highly anticipated matches, the clash between India and Pakistan, is scheduled for September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.

Pakistan will proudly host four matches at two venues, while the remaining games will be held in Sri Lanka, following a hybrid hosting model.

The final match of the 2023 Asia Cup, featuring the top two teams from the Super 4s stage, will take place on September 17 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Following is a breakdown of the fixtures for the Asia Cup 2023:

Group Stage:

Pakistan vs Nepal: August 30 in Multan

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka: August 31 in Kandy

Pakistan vs India: September 2 in Kandy

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan: September 3 in Lahore

India vs Nepal: September 4 in Kandy

Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan: September 5 in Lahore

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Super 4s:

Group A1 vs Group B2: September 6 in Lahore

Group B1 vs Group B2: September 9 in Colombo

Group A1 vs Group A2: September 10 in Colombo

Group A2 vs Group B1: September 12 in Colombo

Group A1 vs Group B1: September 14 in Colombo

Group A2 vs Group B2: September 15 in Colombo

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Do not miss the exciting conclusion:

Final: September 17 in Colombo