Asia Cricket Cup: Huge Crowds Gather For The Kick-Off Of The Cricket Cup In Dubai
The 14th edition of the Asia Cricket Cup is currently underway in the UAE and the competition is fierce.
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Hong Kong are here to vie for the coveted cricket cup.
Sri Lanka suffered a defeat to Bangladesh in Dubai yesterday, however there’s still much to fight for and judging from the scenes and atmosphere yesterday, the UAE is in for an incredible two weeks of cricket ahead.
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Supporters from both sides lined up at Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The atmosphere was intense
Bangladesh team thanking fans for their support
Pre-match famous bowler Mustafizur Rahman asked for prayers for his team
Off to Dubai for the forthcoming Asia Cup 2018. Remember us in your prayers. #AsiaCup2018 pic.twitter.com/dhQmfDddIi
— Mustafizur Rahman (@Mustafiz90) September 9, 2018
His fans were out to support
There’s speculation for the two weeks ahead
So Bangladesh bowl out Sri Lanka for a mere 124 runs to cause the 1st upset of Asia Cup 2018. @BCBtigers clearly cant be taken lightly. #BANvSL
— Nikhil Ram (@Nikhil_Rams) September 15, 2018
The Dubai stadium was packed out
‘Win or lose’ – happy Sri Lankan supporters
It’s a huge two weeks of cricket ahead
The League Stage fixtures
September 15: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in Dubai
September 16: Pakistan vs Hong Kong in Dubai
September 17: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi
September 18: India vs Hong Kong in Dubai
September 19: India vs Pakistan in Dubai
September 20: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi
Super Fours
September 21: Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up in Dubai
September 21: Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up in Abu Dhabi
September 23: Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up in Dubai
September 23: Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up in Abu Dhabi
September 25: Group A Winner vs Group B Winner in Dubai
September 26: Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up in Abu Dhabi
The Final
September 18: TBC vs TBC
