Defending champions India will begin their campaign in the four-nation Asia Cup cricket tournament against Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National stadium on March 13.
Published: Dec 26, 2011, 07:15 PM (IST)
Edited: Dec 26, 2011, 07:15 PM (IST)
India’s last encounter with Sri Lanka was at 2011 World Cup final which India won by six wickets © Getty Images
Mumbai: Dec 26, 2011
Defending champions India will begin their campaign in the four-nation Asia Cup cricket tournament against Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Bangla National stadium on March 13.
All the matches will be played here in the Capital from March 12 to 22 next year, informed Asian Cricket Council chief executive Syed Ashraful Huq.
“All teams have confirmed their participation in the tournament,” said Huq.
India won the last edition of the competition in June 2010 after beating hosts Sri Lanka in Dambulla.
Itinerary:
Match 1 – March 12: Bangladesh vs Pakistan
Match 2 – March 13: India vs Sri Lanka
March 14: Reserve Day
Match 3 – March 15: Pakistan vs Sri Lanka
Match 4 – March 16: India vs Bangladesh
March 17: Reserve Day
Match 5 – Match 18: India vs Pakistan
March 19: Reserve Day
Match 6 – March 20: Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh
March 21: Reserve Day
Match 7 – March 22: Final
