The Asia Cup has started soon after the PSL while the teams of Bangladesh and India will play the first match of 2016 Asia Cup.
It is the first time that Asia Cup will be played in T20 format while the host team Bangladesh will play against India in the first match of 2016 Asia Cup. In the absence of Dhoni due to injury, Virat Kohli will lead the Indian team while Bangladesh will also miss their opening batsman Tamim Iqbal. According to the Pakistani time, the match will start from 7 pm.
Pakistan’s first match will be played on 27th February against India. The participating teams of this Asia Cup are hosts Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, UAE, Pakistan and India.