India vs Pakistan: Asia Cup 2023
The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 will be preceded by a highly anticipated clash between India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Slated to begin on August 31 and end on September 17, this Continental Cup will be co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with six teams participating. The Asia Cup will be played in the ODI format, providing all teams, except Nepal, with a chance to prepare for the ODI World Cup.
India-Pakistan Match
The much-awaited India-Pakistan match is scheduled to take place on September 3. India will play all their matches in Sri Lanka, while only four matches will be held in Pakistan. The remaining nine matches will be played in the Island nation. The full schedule of the Asia Cup is expected to be announced this week.
Details to be Finalized
The tentative schedule has already been shared with the members and is likely to be released this week. Colombo is a potential issue due to the monsoon season, and the India-Pakistan match could be affected by rain. A BCCI official told Insid within that the ideal scenario would have been for the match to be held in Colombo.
Conclusion
The India vs Pakistan match is sure to be a highly anticipated event in the Asia Cup. With the full schedule expected to be released this week, fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the tournament. The match between the two arch-rivals is sure to be a thrilling event, and the teams will use the tournament to prepare for the ODI World Cup.