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Asia Cup 2018: All the Tournament Details Fans Want to Know

September 6, 2018

Exciting times ahead, cricket fans, because the UAE is set to play host to the Asia Cup 2018 tournament in September. With fixtures running this month in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, here’s a quick breakdown of match dates you don’t want to miss. Check it out

Asia Cup 2018: Here’s what fans will want to know

The biggest Asian face-off is set to run from September 15-28, with games being hosted in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi (including the highly anticipated showdown between Pakistan and defending champs India on September 19).

It’s only the third time that UAE has played host to the tournament – now in its 14th edition – and fans can expect some incredible sporting action throughout (though the absence of India captain Virat Kohli will definitely be felt.) Here’s a rundown of what to expect

ASIA CUP 2018 SCHEDULE:

Asia Cup 2018 full schedule:

Group Stage

15 September – Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka (Dubai)

16 September – Pakistan vs Qualifier (Dubai)

17 September – Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)

18 September – India vs Qualifier (Dubai)

19 September – India vs Pakistan (Dubai)

20 September – Bangladesh vs Afghanistan (Abu Dhabi)

Super Four

21 September – Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Dubai)

21 September – Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)

23 September – Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up (Dubai)

23 September – Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)

25 September – Group A Winner vs Group B Winner (Dubai)

26 September – Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up (Abu Dhabi)

Final: 28 September – Asia Cup 2018 Final (Dubai)

SQUADS

Asia Cup 2018 will see five teams – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan – battle it out on the pitch. Here are the squad rosters for this year’s tournament…

India

Pakistan

Sri Lanka

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

TICKET DETAILS

Tickets to the Asia Cup 2018 are currently available from Platinum List. Ticket prices start from AED 35. Take note that certain matches, including India v Pakistan, may already be sold-out.

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