The Asia Cup 2023 is all set to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17, 2023. This edition of the tournament will feature exciting 50-over One Day International (ODI) matches hosted at well-known international venues. The competition will feature two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. Ultimately, the final showdown will see the top two Super Four teams competing for the championship title.
The action will kick off in Multan with a match between Pakistan and Nepal. The tournament will feature six teams, divided into two groups: Group A includes Pakistan, India, and Nepal, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. All matches will be played in a 50-over format, with Pakistan and Sri Lanka sharing hosting duties. Four matches will be hosted by Pakistan across two venues, while the remaining games will unfold in Sri Lanka.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule: The tentative schedule for the Asia Cup 2023 has been outlined by the Asia Cricket Council (ACC). While awaiting confirmation, the schedule is provided below for reference:
| Date | Teams | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 30 August | Pakistan Vs Nepal | Multan, Pakistan |
| 31 August | Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| 2 September | Pakistan Vs India | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| 3 September | Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 4 September | India Vs Nepal | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
| 5 September | Afghanistan v Sri Lanka | Lahore, Pakistan |
| SUPER 4s | ||
| 6 September | A1 v B2 | Lahore, Pakistan |
| 9 September | B1 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 10 September | A1 v A2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 12 September | A2 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 14 September | A1 v B1 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 15 September | A2 v B2 | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| 17 September | FINAL | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
Asia Cup 2023 Teams and Players: The squads for the Asia Cup 2023 have been announced for some teams:
India Team for Asia Cup 2023:
India: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, and Sanju Samson (back up).
Nepal Team for Asia Cup 2023:
Nepal: Rohit Paudel (captain), Mahamad Asif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Lalit Rajbanshi, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Dipendra Singh Airee, Sandeep Lamichhane, Karan KC, Gulshan Kumar Jha, Aarif Sheikh, Sompal Kami, Pratish GC, Kishor Mahato, Sundeep Jora, Arjun Saud, Shyam Dhakal
Pakistan Team for Asia Cup 2023:
Pakistan: Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (captain), Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi
Bangladesh Team for Asia Cup 2023:
Bangladesh– Shakib Al Hasan, Tamim Iqbal, Litton Das, Mehidy Hassan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Rony Talukdar, Najmul Hossain, Towhid Hridoy
Sri Lanka Team for Asia Cup 2023:
Sri Lanka: Not Available
Afghanistan Team for Asia Cup 2023:
Afghanistan: Not Available
Asia Cup 2023 Format: The tournament format and groupings were revealed on January 9, 2023, and promise an exciting competition. The participating teams are divided into two groups. The tournament consists of 13 matches, including six league matches, six Super Four matches, and the final showdown.
Asia Cup 2023 Latest Update: Uncertainty surrounds the participation of India’s middle-order batsmen, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, due to fitness concerns. The tournament boasts several thrilling matchups, including the much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan.
Asia Cup 2023 Venues and Groups: Pakistan and Sri Lanka will jointly host the Asia Cup cricket tournament, which returns to the ODI format after a five-year hiatus. The event serves as a significant preparatory event for the upcoming ODI World Cup.
Group 1:
| Teams |
|---|
| India |
| Pakistan |
| Nepal |
Group 2:
| Teams |
|---|
| Sri Lanka |
| Afghanistan |
| Bangladesh |
Asia Cup 2023 Details
| Cricket Event | Asia Cup 2023 |
| Council Name | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
| Hosting Country Names | Sri Lanka and Pakistan |
| Total Teams | 6 Teams |
| Total Matches | 13 Matches |
| Teams | Pakistan, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka |
| Asia Cup Start Date | 30th August 2023 |
| Asia Cup 2023 Final Match Date | 17 September 2023 |
| Schedule Release date | June Month |
| Asia Cup 2023 Streaming Partners | Hotstar, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime, Star Sports, |
| ACC Official Website | asiancricket.org |
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting cricket event organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), which aims to promote and develop cricket across the continent.
