The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as the host of the Asia Cup 2023, has officially announced the availability of tickets for the matches to be held in Sri Lanka. Cricket enthusiasts can now purchase tickets for the thrilling encounters that will take place during this prestigious tournament.
The tickets for the first phase of the Sri Lanka leg of the Asia Cup 2023 will be available for purchase from 12 pm PST (12:30pm IST) on August 17. Cricket fans can secure their seats through the official platform pcb.bookme.pk. The announcement of ticket availability will be made via the official social media channels of both the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and PCB.
The second phase of ticket sales for the Sri Lanka leg will commence at 6:30 pm PST (7pm IST) on the same day, August 17. This phase holds special significance, as it offers fans the golden opportunity to secure their seats for the highly anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan. This historic match is scheduled to take place on September 2.
The Sri Lanka leg of the Asia Cup 2023 will witness nine exhilarating matches, culminating in the grand final. The excitement will kick off with a match between Sri Lanka and Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on August 31.
As the countdown to the tournament continues, the anticipation among cricket enthusiasts is palpable. Last week, the Asia Cup match tickets in Pakistan went on sale, marking the beginning of the cricket extravaganza. The tournament will commence in Multan, with the host nation, Pakistan, facing Nepal on August 30.
The tournament’s schedule, unveiled by Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), promises an enthralling series. The Asia Cup 2023 will commence on August 30, with the highly anticipated India vs Pakistan match scheduled for September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The Asia Cup 2023 adopts a hybrid model, featuring matches hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament encompasses a total of nine fixtures, set against the picturesque backdrop of the Emerald Isle.
The participating teams are divided into two groups: Group A includes India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.
India’s campaign in the Asia Cup will kick off on September 2 with a clash against arch-rivals Pakistan in Kandy. The team will then face Nepal on September 4 at the same venue. The Super Four stage will commence on September 6, followed by subsequent matches hosted in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The thrilling tournament will culminate with the final on September 17 in Colombo.
Aligned with the ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled from October 5 to November 19, the Asia Cup 2023 will feature a 50-over format, adding to its significance on the global cricketing calendar.
Defending champions Sri Lanka will strive to retain their title after a triumphant victory last year. With a remarkable six titles to their name, they stand as a formidable contender. India, having secured an impressive seven titles, holds the distinction of being the most successful team in the history of the Asia Cup.
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