Asia Cup 2023 is all set to roll into action on August 30 in Multan. The event will be played in a 50-over format after a gap of almost five years.
Star Sports has dropped the Asian event's promo to excite cricket fans in the continent.
The promo features an enthralling Pakistan vs India rivalry, Pakistan vs Afghanistan clash, Sri Lanka and Afghanistan meetup, and enthusiastic Asian fans.
Asia Cup 2023 will be hosted by Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). Four matches will be played in Pakistan and the remaining nine in Sri Lanka. The hosts Pakistan will take on Nepal in the tournament's opener on August 30 in Multan.
Much-awaited Pakistan vs India match will be played on September 2 in Kandy. The final of the event will be held on September 17 in Colombo.
Complete 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
Sept 17 - Final in Colombo
*Positions irrespective of teams' positions after first round
- Pakistan will remain A1
- India will remain A 2
- If either of them (India and Pakistan) don't qualify for Super 4s then Nepal will take their position
- Sri Lanka will remain B1
- Bangladesh will remain B2
- If either of them (Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) don't qualify for Super 4s then Afghanistan will take their position