Sri Lanka Cricket Team Schedule at Asia Cup 2023: Check SL Full Fixtures and Match Timings in IST
Sri Lanka will enter Asia Cup 2023 as the defending champions. They will kick-start their title defence against Bangladesh on August 31.
Asia Cup 2023 is around the corner. The much-awaited marquee tournament is all set to get underway on August 30. Pakistan and Sri Lanka are the co-hosts of the 16th edition of the continental tournament. Asia Cup will be played in an ODI format and it will witness six teams fighting it out for the prestigious trophy. Asia Cup 2023 All Squads: Full Players List of All Teams for 16th Edition of Continental Tournament
Sri Lanka will enter Asia Cup 2023 as the defending champions. However, they need to be at their best if are to defend their crown against the heavyweight nations of Asia. The Lankan Lions have been placed in Group B with Bangladesh and Afghanistan. They will kick-start their title defence against Shakib Al Hasan & Co. on August 31.
Sri Lanka Cricket Team Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
| Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
| August 31 | 1:00 PM | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| September 5 | 3:30 PM | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Sri Lanka possesses many top-quality players who have been match-winners in the international arena. Also, they have an inspirational leader in Dasun Shanaka. Therefore, the Lankan Lions have the might to outclass the other teams in the tournament and come out on top.
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