Asia Cup 2023 schedule | Date | Match | Time | Venue

The tournament will be the 16th edition of the Asia Cup, and will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

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The tournament will be played in the One Day International (ODI) format, and will feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal.

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The tournament will be held from August 31 to September 17, 2023

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The final will be played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan

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This will be the first time that the Asia Cup has been hosted in Pakistan since 2009.

The tournament is also expected to be a closely contested affair, with all six teams capable of winning.

– The tournament is expected to be a major boost for cricket in Pakistan, and will be a chance for the country to showcase its improved security situation.

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