Here is the detail of Pakistan to Host Four Matches of the ACC Asia Cup 2023. Pakistan has not hosted any big cricket tournament since 2008. So this time it is a chance for Pakistan to host Asia Cup 2023 tournament with full security and arrangements. This time the Asian Cricket Council has finalized the hybrid model for hosting the Asia Cup 2023 matches. It will be hosted in some venues in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. There are a total of 13 matches this year in which 6 teams are participating.
Out of 13 matches, only 4 matches will be played in Pakistan. While 9 matches will be played in different stadiums in Sri Lanka. Pakistan was hoping to host more than 4 matches this time. But this is also a great opportunity for Pakistan. After so long, Pakistan will be able to host any multinational cricket tournament.
Pakistan to Host Four Matches of ACC Asia Cup 2023:
A total of 4 matches are there in Asia Cup 2023 that will be played in Pakistan. Following is the complete description of the matches, date, time, and venue where these matches will be played. It will be an exciting tournament with a hybrid model of hosting matches. The matches in Pakistan and Sri Lanka all will be played with great fun and enthusiasm. Cricket fans are also very excited about this big international tournament.
Pakistan vs Nepal:
The first match of Asia Cup 2023 will be held in Pakistan. It will be very exciting for all the Pakistani cricket fans. This match will be played on 30th August 2023. The venue for this match in Pakistan will be Multan cricket stadium. Both the team squads prepare to play this exciting match.
Multan cricket stadium is one of the best venues in Pakistan for hosting ODI matches. So for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 tournament, it will be great fun. Pakistan is providing many venues for Asia Cup matches but Multan cricket stadium is one of the best.
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan:
The second match that will be played in Pakistan will be on 3rd September 2023. This match will be between Bangladesh and Afghanistan. It will be played in Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This will be a very interesting match as both teams play very well the in ODI format. Lahore Stadium will provide a great platform to play this Asia Cup 2023 match.
This will be a source of great enjoyment for all the Asia Cup fans in Pakistan. The ticketing partners are already open to buy tickets for watching Asia Cup matches. Cricket fans can also go directly to Gaddafi Stadium Lahore to view this match of the Asia Cup.
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka:
Another match of the Asia Cup that will be played in Lahore cricket stadium is between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Both teams are well set to encounter each other in Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This stadium is very spacious and will provide a great viewership to all the cricket fans. This match will take place on 5th September 2023.
The spectators who want to watch this match directly from the stadium can easily go there and buy tickets for it. This will be huge fun as Pakistan is trying to host Asia Cup 2023 matches more excitingly and securely.
A1 vs B2:
The fourth match that will be played in Pakistan will be at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. This match will be held on 6th September 2023. The two teams that will play this match will be the first qualifier from Group A and the second qualifier from Group B. These two teams are not decided yet.
But they will surely show an exciting match. Cricket fans who are excited about the Asia Cup matches in Pakistan should buy tickets as soon as the ticketing lines open.
Asia Cup 2023 Venues in Pakistan:
There are two venues in Pakistan that are selected for being the host of Asia Cup 2023. Following is the description of both stadiums.
Gaddafi Stadium Lahore:
The Asia Cup 2023 matches from 30th August to 17th September will be played at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. The group stage matches, two semi-finals, and the Asia Cup final will be played in this stadium. It is also very spacious. This stadium has a total capacity of holding 27,000 people. The cricket fans of the Asia Cup 2023 tournament especially from Lahore can easily enjoy the matches from the stadium.
All the people are easy to go there. Both day and nighttime matches will be played here. Gaddafi Stadium Lahore has hosted a total of 13 Asia Cup matches. It was the first Pakistani Stadium for hosting international matches.
Multan Cricket Stadium:
Multan Cricket Stadium will also be the host for Asia Cup 2023 matches. This stadium will be very huge and will hold a good amount of people in it. All the people will get amazing viewership to watch the matches directly from this stadium. It can hold 35000 people in it.
This Multan cricket stadium is one of the best stadiums to hold national and international matches in Pakistan. PCB owns this stadium. Many national, domestic, and international leagues are played in this stadium. There are different formats of cricket matches including ODI, test, and T20I.
Conclusion:
The Asia Cup 2023 is starting soon. It will be very fun to watch the matches in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The cricket fans from Sri Lanka and Pakistan are totally excited to watch these matches from the stadium. 4 matches will be hosted by Pakistan while 9 will be held in Sri Lanka.