- Sri Lanka defends T20 Asia Cup title against Bangladesh in Group B opener at Pallekele.
- Sri Lanka ranked 8th, while Bangladesh ranked 7th in ICC ODI Team rankings.
- Match starts at 3:00 PM IST on August 31st
In the opening Group B fixture of the Asia Cup 2023, Sri Lanka, the host nation and defending T20 champion, is set to face off against arch-rivals Bangladesh. The much-anticipated match is scheduled to take place at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on Thursday.
Sri Lanka, currently ranked eighth in the ICC ODI Team rankings, will be aiming to maintain their title as the reigning Asia Cup champion. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, placed seventh in the rankings, is determined to showcase their prowess in this cricketing showdown.
For those eager to catch the action live, the Bangladesh vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup match is slated to commence at 3:00 PM IST on Thursday, August 31st.