Men's ODI Asia Cup 2023 schedule confirmed
· Pakistan will host opener against Nepal in
Multan on 30 August; Kandy will be the venue of Sri Lanka’s first match against
Bangladesh on 31 August; Colombo will stage the final on 17 September
·
Pakistan-India marquee match in Kandy on 2
September; if both sides progress to the Super-4 stage, they will meet again in
Colombo on 10 September
·
ACC President Mr Jay Shah: Asia Cup is a
celebration of cricketing excellence that unites the nations of Asia in the
spirit of competition and camaraderie
·
PCB Chair Mr Zaka Ashraf: Our arrangements and
hospitality are second to none and this will be a great opportunity to once
again showcase this at an international level
· Urdu version of the media release is attached
Lahore, 19 July 2023: The Asian Cricket
Council and the Pakistan Cricket Board today announced the schedule of the
Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023. The 50-over format tournament will be held from 30
August to 17 September with Event Host Pakistan staging four matches and Sri
Lanka holding nine matches.
Four venues will be used for
the 13-match competition. In Pakistan, Multan will host the tournament opener
between Pakistan and Nepal on 30 August before the action shifts to Lahore for
the remaining three matches. Sri Lanka will use Kandy for the three first round
matches and Colombo for the five Super-4 stage fixtures and the 17 September
final.
Sri Lanka will open their
campaign against Bangladesh in Kandy on 31 August, while India’s first match in
the tournament will be against Pakistan in Kandy on 2 September. If both
Pakistan and India progress to the Super-4 stage, they will meet again in Colombo
on 10 September.
After hosting the tournament
opener in Multan, the remaining three matches in Pakistan will be held at the
Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. On 3 September, Bangladesh and Afghanistan will go
head to head, before Afghanistan will take on Sri Lanka on 5 September. If all
goes according to the pre-event seeding, then Pakistan will take on Bangladesh
in both sides’ first Super-4 match on 6 September.
Pakistan and India are seeded
as A1 and A2, respectively with Nepal as the third side in Group A, while Sri
Lanka and Bangladesh are seeded as B1 and B2 in Group B, respectively with
Afghanistan as the third side. If Nepal and Afghanistan progress to the Super-4
stage from their respective groups, they will take the seeding of the sides
that have dropped out in the first round.
Mr Jay Shah, President of the Asian Cricket Council: “We are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated Men's ODI
Asia Cup 2023, a celebration of cricketing excellence that unites the nations
of Asia in the spirit of competition and camaraderie. As President of the Asian
Cricket Council, I extend my warmest regards and heartfelt wishes to all
participating teams.
“The Asia Cup holds a special
place in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts across the continent. It goes beyond
being just a tournament; it symbolises the rich tapestry of cultures,
traditions and shared passion for the game that binds our diverse nations
together. This prestigious event not only showcases the cricketing prowess of
the players but also fosters a sense of unity and brotherhood among Asian
countries.
“Let the tournament be a
celebration of cricket’s beauty, a display of sporting excellence and a
reflection of the unity that binds our nations together. Together, let us
witness cricketing magic unfold, as each match becomes a chapter in a larger
narrative of friendship and sportsmanship.
“On behalf of the Asian Cricket
Council and cricket lovers across Asia, I extend my gratitude to the fellow
board members, teams, organisers, sponsors and fans who make this event
possible. Your unwavering support is the driving force behind the success of
the Asia Cup.
“May the Men's ODI Asia Cup
2023 be an unforgettable journey, filled with moments of triumph, joy, and
togetherness. Let us come together to witness the best of Asian cricket.”
Mr Zaka Ashraf, Chair of the PCB Management Committee: “As Event Hosts, the ACC’s Asia Cup 2023 schedule announcement
provides us absolute clarity on how we will plan and deliver this tournament so
that it is enjoyable for the participants and the fans. Our arrangements and
hospitality are second to none and this will be a great opportunity to once
again showcase this at an international level.
“For Pakistan, it will be the
homecoming of the ACC Asia Cup after 15 long years. Our fans have waited for
this for a long time and, as such, we look forward to making it bigger and
better so that the fans and participants can start counting down days leading
up to the ICC Champions Trophy, which Pakistan will host in February 2025.
“I want to congratulate Nepal
on qualifying for the Asia Cup and look forward to welcoming them along with
Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have previously
played in Pakistan, it will be the first of many times for Nepal and
Afghanistan, and I remain confident they will take away memories that will stay
with them for a very long time.
“I am extremely happy for the
Multan fans who will be the host of the ACC Asia Cup 2023 opener and will see
their national side in action in a multi-team tournament for the first time
since 1994. It remains one of my top priorities to ensure competitive cricket
returns to historic venues across the country.
“From the Pakistan team’s
perspective, it will be an excellent opportunity for them to play in
high-profile pressure matches and also aim to reclaim the title they last won
in 2012. They have all the potential and capability to do that and a strong
performance in the Asia Cup will give them the encouragement and confidence for
subsequent series and events.”
MEN’S ODI ASIA CUP 2023 SCHEDULE (start times to be confirmed in due course):
Group A – Pakistan (A1), India
(A2) and Nepal (Nepal will take position of the side, which fails to progress
to the Super-4 stage)
Group B – Sri Lanka (B1),
Bangladesh (B2) and Afghanistan (Afghanistan will take position of the side,
which fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
30 Aug – Pakistan v Nepal,
Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan
31 Aug – Bangladesh v Sri
Lanka, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka
2 Sep – Pakistan v India,
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Kandy, Sri Lanka
3 Sep – Bangladesh v
Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
4 Sep – India v Nepal,
Pallekele International Cricket stadium Kandy, Sri Lanka
5 Sep – Afghanistan v Sri
Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
6 Sep – A1 v B2 (Super-4),
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
9 Sep – B1 v B2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket
Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
10 Sep – A1 v A2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket
Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
12 Sep – A2 v B1 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket
Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
14 Sep – A1 v B1 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket
Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
15 Sep – A2 v B2, (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket
Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
17 Sep – Final - 1 v 2, R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium
(RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
18 Sep – Reserve day for the final
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