BSS, Dhaka :
The schedule for Asia Cup-2018 has been released with Bangladesh set to play against Sri Lanka in the opener on September 15 in the United Arab Emirates, International Cricket Council (ICC) reveal the schedule on Tuesday.
The biennial tournament Asia Cup also reverts to its traditional 50-over ODI format this year after opting in 2016 for a Twenty20 competition which India won.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are all confirmed participants, with the remaining spot still up for grabs among the UAE, Singapore, Oman, Nepal, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Group A consists of India, Pakistan and the qualifier while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 4 and two teams will then play the final on September 28 in Dubai.
Defending champions India will face rivals Pakistan on September 19 the day after their opening game against the as-yet unconfirmed qualifiers.
Asia Cup 2018 full schedule
Group Stage
September 15- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Dubai)
September 16- Pakistan vs Qualifier (Dubai)
September 17- Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
September 18- India vs Qualifier (Dubai)
September 19- India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
September 20- Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
Super Four
September 21 – Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Dubai)
September 21 – Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
September 23- Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Dubai)
September 23- Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
September 25- Group A Winner vs Group B Winner (Dubai)
September 26- Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
Final
September 28- Asia Cup 2018 Final (Dubai).
The schedule for Asia Cup-2018 has been released with Bangladesh set to play against Sri Lanka in the opener on September 15 in the United Arab Emirates, International Cricket Council (ICC) reveal the schedule on Tuesday.
The biennial tournament Asia Cup also reverts to its traditional 50-over ODI format this year after opting in 2016 for a Twenty20 competition which India won.
India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are all confirmed participants, with the remaining spot still up for grabs among the UAE, Singapore, Oman, Nepal, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
Group A consists of India, Pakistan and the qualifier while Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super 4 and two teams will then play the final on September 28 in Dubai.
Defending champions India will face rivals Pakistan on September 19 the day after their opening game against the as-yet unconfirmed qualifiers.
Asia Cup 2018 full schedule
Group Stage
September 15- Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Dubai)
September 16- Pakistan vs Qualifier (Dubai)
September 17- Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
September 18- India vs Qualifier (Dubai)
September 19- India vs Pakistan (Dubai)
September 20- Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)
Super Four
September 21 – Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Dubai)
September 21 – Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
September 23- Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Dubai)
September 23- Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
September 25- Group A Winner vs Group B Winner (Dubai)
September 26- Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)
Final
September 28- Asia Cup 2018 Final (Dubai).
