ICC has announced the schedule already for Asia Cup. As the name already clears that teams in this cup from only Asian country. This is one of the important cups in cricket. After world cup and champions trophy, this cup has its own importance in Asia for showing their strength in cricket.
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The schedule of Asia cup announced by ICC on Tuesday. Two groups have been formed by ICC for this tournament. India, Pakistan, SriLanka, Afghanistan are confirmed participants of this tournament but there is one remain place. In that place, one team from UAE, Malaysia, Nepal, Hongkong, Oman, Singapore, and Hong Kong will be selected.
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Tournament starts in September 2019. The first match played between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on 15 September at Dubai. The final match of the tournament will play on 28th September on Dubai.
Tournament most interesting and exciting match which is not less than final will played on 19th September at Dubai. The match will be played between India and Pakistan.
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For India this little bit hard because just a day before they have to play with qualifier which is not yet selected. Two consecutive matches India have to play.
Another importance of this tournament is, this gives an opportunity to new and learning teams. Countries like UAE, Malaysia, Nepal, Honglong are new in cricket. They can learn a lot from here.
There is two stage. First is the group stage. Top two teams of each group selected for super for the stage. Among the selection of final match will take place.
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Schedule of Asia Cup-
Group Stage-
Group Stage-
- Bangladesh Vs SriLanka - 15 September
- Pakistan Vs qualifier - 16 September
- Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan -17 September
- India vs Qualifier - 18 September
- India vs Pakistan -19 September
- Bangladesh vs Afghanistan -20 September
Super four-
Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up - 21 September
Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up -21 September
Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up- 23 September
Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up -23 September
Group A Winner vs Group B Winner - 25 September
Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up-26 September
Final Match-28 September - Asia Cup 2018 Final event
If we take look at the history of Asia cup, India wins 6 times this cup. SriLanka wins 5 times. Pakistan wins 2 times this cup. So this time unpredictable who will win the cup.
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