According to a Thursday announcement by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the 2023 Asia Cup is slated for August 31 to September 17. The event will see India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal compete in a series of 13 ODI matches. The ACC clarified that a hybrid approach will be used, splitting the action with four matches in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka.
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Thursday announced that the Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to take from August 31 to September 17. The tournament will feature India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal with the teams competing in a total of 13 ODI matches. The tournament will be held in a hybrid model where Pakistan will host four matches and the remaining nine matches will be played in Sri Lanka, a release from the ACC confirmed.
The ACC stated they are eager to see international fans gather for this premier cricket event. The tournament's format involves an initial group stage, where the two best teams from each group progress to the Super Fours. From there, the top two performers will advance to the championship final.
The group draws have placed India, Pakistan, and Nepal together, while Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan make up the second group. Matches in Pakistan are scheduled for Lahore, whereas the Sri Lankan fixtures will be held in Kandy and Pallekele. This new hybrid setup is significant as it allows Pakistan to host Asia Cup fixtures for the first time in 15 years, ending a long period of uncertainty.
Before their highly anticipated clash in the 2023 ICC World Cup, legendary rivals India and Pakistan will reignite their battle in the Asia Cup. Now that the Asia Cup's itinerary and locations are locked in, it is expected that the ICC will release the official ODI World Cup schedule shortly.