Asia Cup 2023: India vs Pakistan Clash Scheduled for September 2 in Asia Cup 2023: Draft Schedule Revealed

The eagerly awaited Asia Cup 2023 match between India and Pakistan is set to take place on September 2nd in Kandy, Sri Lanka, according to a draft schedule. The Asia Cup will start with a match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan, Pakistan on August 30th. The final is expected to be hosted in Colombo, Sri Lanka. These details are subject to change, with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) likely to adjust the draft schedule before announcing the official fixtures.

In an unconventional move, the competition will employ a ‘hybrid model,’ with four matches being held in Pakistan and the remaining nine in Sri Lanka. Multan and Lahore are the two selected venues in Pakistan.

The six participating teams will be divided into two groups, with each group having three teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage, with the two top teams from this stage competing in the final.

If India and Pakistan both reach the Super Fours, they will face each other again on September 10th in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup 2023, consisting of 13 matches in total, will be played in a 50-over format, serving as a preparation ground for the ODI World Cup scheduled later in the year.

The most recent Asia Cup was held in a T20 format in 2022, where Sri Lanka, led by Dasun Shanaka, emerged as champions by defeating Pakistan in the final.

The Asia Cup 2023 is shaping up to be an exciting event in the international cricket calendar. The tournament, as per the draft schedule, will kick-off in Multan, Pakistan on August 30th with a match between Pakistan and Nepal. The final is scheduled to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

One of the most highly-anticipated matches of the tournament will be the showdown between India and Pakistan. Scheduled to take place on September 2nd in Kandy, Sri Lanka, the match is expected to draw global attention given the historic rivalry between the two teams. If both India and Pakistan progress to the Super Fours stage of the tournament, they will clash again on September 10th in Kandy, promising another thrilling face-off.

This year’s Asia Cup will adopt a ‘hybrid model’ where games will be held across two countries – Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Four matches, including the tournament opener, will be hosted by Pakistan across two venues: Multan and Lahore. The remaining nine matches, including the India-Pakistan match and the tournament final, will be played in Sri Lanka.

The tournament will involve six teams divided into two groups, with each group consisting of three teams. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then compete in the final, aiming to secure the prestigious continental trophy.

This year’s tournament holds additional significance as it will be played in a 50-over format, serving as a crucial preparatory ground for the teams ahead of the ODI World Cup scheduled to take place later in the year.

The previous Asia Cup, held in 2022, was in the T20 format, and saw Sri Lanka emerge as champions under the leadership of Dasun Shanaka. The team will certainly look to defend their title in the upcoming tournament.

As the Asia Cup 2023 approaches, cricket fans worldwide are eagerly waiting for the official schedule and for the exciting matches that lie ahead.