The Asia Cup, a prestigious cricket tournament held among Asian nations, is eagerly anticipated by cricket fans around the world. The upcoming Asia Cup 2023 promises to be an exciting event, featuring intense cricketing battles between some of the best teams in the region. In this blog post, we will provide you with the most recent details and announcements regarding the Asia Cup 2023 schedule, including the format, groups, cricket venues, and the complete Asia Cup schedule.
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Asia Cup 2023 Format
The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in the One Day International (ODI) format. It will be the 16th edition of the Asia Cup and will be held in Pakistan from September 2 to 12, 2023.
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing the other once. The top four teams will then progress to the semi-finals, with the winners of the semi-finals meeting in the final.
Asia Cup 2023 Groups
The teams participating in the Asia Cup 2023 will be divided into two groups as follows:
Group A:
- Pakistan
- India
- Nepal
Group B:
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
BCCI vs PCB Dispute
The BCCI and the PCB had a dispute over Pakistan hosting the Asia Cup 2023. The BCCI refused to send its team to Pakistan citing security concerns. The PCB accused the BCCI of politicizing cricket and said that it was ready to host the tournament.
The dispute had been going on for several months and there was no sign of a resolution. The dispute was finally resolved after the BCCI accepted the hybrid model presented by PCB Chairman Najam Sethi. Under this model, the tournament will be held in two countries: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The first four matches will be held in Pakistan while the rest of the matches will be held in UAE.
The decision to hold the tournament in two countries is a compromise between the two boards and is being seen as a positive development for cricket.
Asia Cup 2023 Cricket Venues
The Asia Cup 2023 matches will be hosted by various cricket venues across Asia. The exact list of venues is yet to be finalized, but there are speculations about Pakistan and UAE being the potential host countries. These nations have a rich cricketing history and experience in organizing major cricket tournaments, ensuring an exceptional cricketing experience for fans and players alike.
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As per available information, the tournament will be played at four venues two in Pakistan and two in UAE:
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- National Stadium, Karachi
- Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
- Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the Asia Cup 2023. Please keep in mind that the timings and venues are subject to change:
Day/Date | Teams | Timing | Venue |
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02 Sep 2023 | Pakistan vs Nepal | 03:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
02 Sep 2023 | Afghanistan vs Nepal | 03:00 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
03 Sep 2023 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 03:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
04 Sep 2023 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | 03:00 PM | National Stadium, Karachi |
04 Sep 2023 | India vs Nepal | 03:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
05 Sep 2023 | India vs Sri Lanka | 03:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
06 Sep 2023 | India vs Afghanistan | 03:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
06 Sep 2023 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | 03:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
07 Sep 2023 | India vs Pakistan | 03:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
08 Sep 2023 | India vs Bangladesh | 03:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
08 Sep 2023 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | 03:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
09 Sep 2023 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | 03:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
10 Sep 2023 | First Semi-Final | 03:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
11 Sep 2023 | Second Semi-Final | 03:00 PM | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
12 Sep 2023 | Final | 03:00 PM | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |