The excitement for cricket fans in the Asian region is reaching new heights as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has unveiled the timings of matches for the upcoming Asia Cup.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will be hosting the regional cricketing event jointly at home and Sri Lanka.
Timings and Match Schedule:
The ACC has set the timings for all matches during the Asia Cup to begin at 2:30 pm PST/ 3:00 pm IST/ 8:30 pm GMT. Prior to the start of each match, the toss will take place at 2 pm PST/ 2:30 pm IST/ 8:00 pm GMT.. This standard schedule aims to offer a consistent and convenient viewing experience for cricket fans across the region.
The tournament will kick off with a sensational clash as hosts Pakistan take on Nepal in the opening match on August 30. For Nepal, this will be their maiden appearance in the Asia Cup, making the encounter even more significant. The match is scheduled to be held in Multan, and cricket enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating the action-packed opener.
Here is the schedule Asia Cup matches
Group Stage
- Aug 30 – Pakistan vs Nepal in Multan at 2:30pm (PST)
- Aug 31 – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in Kandy at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 02 – Pakistan vs India in Kandy at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 03 – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in Lahore at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 04 – India vs Nepal in Kandy at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 05 – Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Lahore at 2:30 pm (PST)
Super 4s
- Sept 06 – A1 vs B2 in Lahore at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 09 – B1 vs B2 in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 10 – A1 vs A2 in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 12 – A2 vs B1 in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 14 – A1 vs B1 in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 15 – A2 vs B2 in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
- Sept 17 – Final in Colombo at 2:30 pm (PST)
(Positions irrespective of teams’ rankings after the first round)
– 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
Final
Sept 17 – TBC vs TBC in Colombo at 3:00 pm (IST)
