Asia Cup 2018 to have Super Over in order to determine the winner of the match. However, this will be played only if a match ends up in a tie. This will be the first time the Asia Cup will be played with the Super Over provision.
The Super Over system is used in knockouts of ICC’s 50-over tournaments. Initially, Super Over or the ‘one-over eliminator’ is used for T20 Internationals. Six balls are bowled with each side having two wickets. The Super Over determines the winner of the match when the match is tied.
The tournament will start on September 15 while the final of the tournament will be played on September 28. All the matches will start at 5:00 PM IST.
League Stage
15 September: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
16 September: Pakistan vs Hong Kong
17 September: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan
18 September: India vs Hong Kong
19 September: India vs Pakistan
20 September: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
Super Fours
21 September: Group A Winner vs Group B Runner-up
21 September: Group B Winner vs Group A Runner-up
23 September: Group A Winner vs Group A Runner-up
23 September: Group B Winner vs Group B Runner-up
25 September: Group A Winner vs Group B Winner
26 September: Group A Runner-up vs Group B Runner-up
Final
28 September: TBC vs TBC