The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023 is inching closer, and cricket enthusiasts are gearing up for the exciting clashes that await. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the sale of tickets for the Sri Lankan leg of the tournament will officially kick off on Thursday. This announcement comes as a delight for fans eagerly anticipating the exhilarating matches scheduled to take place in Sri Lanka.
In an official statement released on Wednesday, the PCB shared the details of the ticket sale. “The Pakistan Cricket Board as hosts of the ACC Men’s Asia Cup 2023 is pleased to announce the sale of match tickets for the Sri Lanka leg of the event. Tickets for the first phase of the Sri Lanka leg will go on sale from 12 pm (noon) PST on 17 August,” the statement read.
For those eager to secure their spots in the stadium, the tickets will be available for purchase at pcb.bookme.pk. To ensure that cricket enthusiasts don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, the announcement will also be made through the official social media channels of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB).
The ticket sales will occur in two phases. The second phase of sales is scheduled to commence at 6:30 pm PST on August 17. This phase is particularly thrilling as it includes the much-awaited showdown between two cricketing giants, Pakistan and India, scheduled to take place on September 2.
A total of nine matches will be hosted in Sri Lanka, including the grand finale. The Sri Lanka leg of the tournament is set to begin with the home team locking horns with Bangladesh at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on August 31.
The sale of tickets for the Asia Cup matches in Pakistan had begun earlier last week. The tournament will commence in Multan with the host nation, Pakistan, facing off against Nepal on August 30.
The tournament’s schedule was announced by Jay Shah, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary and Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president, on July 19. The action-packed tournament is set to begin on August 30, with the fierce rivals India and Pakistan clashing on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
The tournament follows a hybrid model, with four matches hosted by Pakistan and the remaining matches, including all of India’s fixtures, taking place in Sri Lanka. The tournament structure consists of two groups: Group A featuring India, Pakistan, and Nepal, and Group B comprising Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan.
With an exciting lineup of matches, including the Super Four stage, the Asia Cup 2023 promises high-intensity cricket action. The final showdown is scheduled for September 17 in Colombo.
As the tournament unfolds, cricket enthusiasts can expect thrilling moments and unforgettable matches. The Asia Cup 2023, being held in a 50-over format, serves as a precursor to the ICC Cricket World Cup, scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19.
The defending champions, Sri Lanka, will aim to continue their winning streak, while India, with an impressive seven titles, strives to add another feather to its illustrious cap. The cricketing world is ready to witness the excitement, drama, and skill that the Asia Cup 2023 is bound to offer.