The 2023 Asia Cup will kick off with a clash between Pakistan and Nepal at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan on August 30. The tournament will be played in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, with the former being the designated hosts of the event.

Six Asian teams will be in action at the Asia Cup that will run from August 30 to September 17: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and tournament debutants Nepal, who have qualified after winning the men’s Premier Cup earlier this year.

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The six teams are divided into two groups of three each, where they will play each other once. The top two teams from each group will then qualify for the Super Fours, where they will play in a single round-robin format. The top two will then face in the final on September 17.

Asia Cup 2023 opening ceremony: When and where will it be held?

The opening ceremony for the Asia Cup will be held on August 30 at the Multan Cricket Stadium, the venue of the first match of the tournament.

The opening ceremony will start at 2 pm local time, just before the start of the match, which is scheduled for 2:30 pm.

Asia Cup 2023 opening ceremony: Who will perform?

The Asia Cup opening ceremony will witness a live fireworks display, including performances from Pakistani singer Aima Baig and Nepali singer Trishala Gurung, among others.

Asia Cup 2023 opening ceremony: Where to watch live?

The Asia Cup opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network in India, while the live-streaming for the same will be available on Disney+Hotstar.

Here’s where you can catch live action from the Asia Cup from around the globe.

Witness the Super 11 Asia Cup 2023 curtain-raiser live on 30 August at the Multan Cricket Stadium 🏟️

Enjoy live fireworks and performances by Aima Baig and Nepal’s Trishala Gurung, followed by the opening match between Pakistan and Nepal 🎆✨#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/NtWbLfoSu1

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 29, 2023