After a week-long battle, four teams who made their way to the Super Fours stage of the 2023 Asia Cup are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. On Tuesday, September 5, Sri Lanka secured their spot by narrowly beating Afghanistan by mere two runs in a thrilling contest. Sri Lanka notched a total of 291 runs on the board and in order to qualify for the Super 4 stage Afghanistan needed 292 runs in 37.1 overs. But Hashmatullah Shahidi's side were folded for 289 in 37.4 overs which denied them the coveted Super 4 spot.
Notably, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka are the qualifying teams from Group B, while Pakistan and India have emerged from Group A.
The opening match of the Super Fours is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6, where Pakistan will face off against Bangladesh at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. India, captained by Rohit Sharma, will clash with Pakistan on Sunday, September 10, in Colombo. Following that game, India will meet the defending champions Sri Lanka on Tuesday, September 12, and then take on Bangladesh, led by Shakib Al Hasan, on Friday, September 15—both matches to be held in Colombo. The final match of the Asia Cup 2023 will be hosted at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on September 17.
Here's everything you need to know about Asia Cup 2023's Super 4s fixture, venues, teams and match timings.
Pakistan and India — Group A
Pakistan secured the top spot in Group A and advanced to the Super 4 stage by beating Nepal in the opening match and gaining a point from a rained-out game against India. India also moved on to the next round, demolishing Nepal with a 10-wicket victory in a match shortened by rain. In Group A standings, Pakistan took the first position (A1), and India came in second (A2).
Bangladesh and Sri Lanak — Group B
Sri Lanka kicked off their run in Pallekele by securing a five-wicket win over Bangladesh. Bangladesh rebounded impressively, beating Afghanistan by a substantial 89 runs to make it to the Super 4s. In Lahore's final group game, Sri Lanka narrowly fended off a stellar batting performance from Mohammed Nabi to defeat Afghanistan by just two runs, earning them the top position in Group B and a spot in the Super 4s.
Super 4s, Asia Cup 2023 schedule
September 6: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh in Lahore (3:00 PM IST)
September 9: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh in Colombo (3:00 PM IST)
September 10: India vs. Pakistan in Colombo (3:00 PM IST)
September 12: India vs. Sri Lanka in Colombo (3:00 PM IST)
September 14: Pakistan vs. Sri Lanka in Colombo (3:00 PM IST)
September 15: India vs. Bangladesh in Colombo (3:00 PM IST)
September 17: Asia Cup Final in Colombo (3:00 PM IST)
Venues for the Asia Cup Super 4 stage
Apart from Pakistan vs Bangladesh Super 4 match, which will take place on September 6 in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium, the remaining five Super Fours matches will be played at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.
Where to watch Asia Cup's Super 4 drama?
Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours matches and even Asia Cup 2023 final match will be live telecasted on Star Sports Network in India. Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours matches live streaming will be available on Disney+ Hotstar app and website for FREE.
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