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Cricket Matches This Week: India vs Australia, Asian Games, England vs Ireland and more (20.09 – 26.09)
Cricket enthusiasts, get ready for an exciting week of cricket action with a jam-packed schedule of matches from various formats and tournaments. Whether you’re a fan of T20 cricket, One-Day Internationals, or County Championship matches, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.
Cricket Matches Schedule – September 20 to 26, 2023
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Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time | Time (IST) |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | KwaZulu-Natal Inland vs Lions | City Oval, Pietermaritzburg | 07:30 AM | 09:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Ireland vs England (1st ODI) | Headingley, Leeds | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Leicestershire vs Yorkshire (County Div 2) | Grace Road, Leicester | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Worcestershire vs Durham (County Div 2) | New Road, Worcester | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Derbyshire vs Sussex (County Div 2) | County Ground, Derby | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire (County Div 1) | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Essex vs Hampshire (County Div 1) | County Ground, Chelmsford | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Middlesex vs Warwickshire (County Div 1) | Lord’s, London | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Surrey vs Northamptonshire (County Div 1) | Kennington Oval, London | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Somerset vs Kent (County Div 1) | Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Qatar vs United Arab Emirates (11th Match) | West End Park Int’l Cricket Stadium, Doha | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Wed, Sep 20 2023 | Oman vs Saudi Arabia (12th Match) | West End Park Int’l Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders (Qualifier 1) | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM (Sep 20) | 07:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 21) |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Hong Kong vs Papua New Guinea (Malaysia T20I Tri-Series) | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 02:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | India Women vs TBC (Quarter Final 1, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Pakistan Women vs TBC (Quarter Final 2, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 06:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Derbyshire vs Sussex (County Div 2, Day 3) | County Ground, Derby | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Worcestershire vs Durham (County Div 2, Day 3) | New Road, Worcester | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Leicestershire vs Yorkshire (County Div 2, Day 3) | Grace Road, Leicester | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire (County Div 1, Day 3) | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Surrey vs Northamptonshire (County Div 1, Day 3) | Kennington Oval, London | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Middlesex vs Warwickshire (County Div 1, Day 3) | Lord’s, London | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Essex vs Hampshire (County Div 1, Day 3) | County Ground, Chelmsford | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Somerset vs Kent (County Div 1, Day 3) | Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand (1st ODI) | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 08:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Thu, Sep 21 2023 | Qatar vs Saudi Arabia (13th Match, Gulf Cricket T20I Championship) | West End Park Int’l Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | India vs Australia (1st ODI) | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 08:00 AM | 01:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Malaysia vs Hong Kong (Malaysia T20I Tri-Series) | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 02:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Border vs Limpopo (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two) | Buffalo Park, East London | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Northern Cape vs Eastern Storm (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two) | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | South Africa Emerging Players vs Mpumalanga Rhinos (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two) | TBC | 01:30 PM | 01:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Dolphins vs North West (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One) | Kingsmead, Durban | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Sri Lanka Women vs TBC (Quarter Final 3, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Bangladesh Women vs TBC (Quarter Final 4, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 02:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Leicestershire vs Yorkshire (County Div 2, Day 4) | Grace Road, Leicester | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Worcestershire vs Durham (County Div 2, Day 4) | New Road, Worcester | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Derbyshire vs Sussex (County Div 2, Day 4) | County Ground, Derby | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire (County Div 1, Day 4) | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Essex vs Hampshire (County Div 1, Day 4) | County Ground, Chelmsford | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Middlesex vs Warwickshire (County Div 1, Day 4) | Lord’s, London | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Surrey vs Northamptonshire (County Div 1, Day 4) | Kennington Oval, London | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Somerset vs Kent (County Div 1, Day 4) | Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Bahrain vs United Arab Emirates (14th Match, Gulf Cricket T20I Championship) | West End Park Int’l Cricket Stadium, Doha | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
Fri, Sep 22 2023 | Kuwait vs Oman (15th Match, Gulf Cricket T20I Championship) | West End Park Int’l Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
Sat, Sep 23 2023 | Jamaica Tallawahs vs TBC (Qualifier 2, Caribbean Premier League) | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM (Sep 22) | 07:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 23) |
Sat, Sep 23 2023 | Papua New Guinea vs Malaysia (Malaysia T20I Tri-Series) | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 02:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
Sat, Sep 23 2023 | Lions vs Western Province (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One) | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Sat, Sep 23 2023 | Titans vs Boland (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One) | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
Sat, Sep 23 2023 | England vs Ireland (2nd ODI, Ireland tour of England) | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Sat, Sep 23 2023 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand (2nd ODI, New Zealand tour of Bangladesh) | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 08:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Sat, Sep 23 2023 | TBC vs TBC (Final, Gulf Cricket T20I Championship) | West End Park Int’l Cricket Stadium, Doha | 04:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 9:30 PM |
Sun, Sep 24 2023 | India vs Australia (2nd ODI, Australia tour of India) | Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore | 08:00 AM | 01:30 PM | 1:30 PM |
Sun, Sep 24 2023 | South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women (1st ODI, ICC Championship Match) | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Sun, Sep 24 2023 | Papua New Guinea vs Hong Kong (Malaysia T20I Tri-Series) | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 02:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 8:00 AM |
Sun, Sep 24 2023 | TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 1, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
Sun, Sep 24 2023 | TBC vs TBC (Semi Final 2, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 02:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
Sun, Sep 24 2023 | Queensland vs Western Australia (1st Match, Australia Domestic One-Day Cup) | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 12:35 AM | 10:35 AM | 6:05 AM |
Mon, Sep 25 2023 | TBC vs TBC (Final, Caribbean Premier League) | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 25) |
Mon, Sep 25 2023 | South Western Districts vs Limpopo (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two) | Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Mon, Sep 25 2023 | Eastern Storm vs South Africa Emerging Players (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two) | Willowmoore Park, Benoni | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Mon, Sep 25 2023 | Western Province vs Warriors (CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One) | Western Province Cricket Club, Cape Town | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
Mon, Sep 25 2023 | TBC vs TBC (3rd Place Playoff, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 01:00 AM | 09:00 AM | 6:30 AM |
Mon, Sep 25 2023 | TBC vs TBC (Final, Asian Games Womens T20I) | Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field, Hangzhou | 02:00 PM | 02:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
Mon, Sep 25 2023 | Victoria vs Tasmania (2nd Match, Australia Domestic One-Day Cup) | Junction Oval, Melbourne | 12:05 AM | 11:05 AM | 5:35 AM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | England vs Ireland (3rd ODI, Ireland tour of England) | County Ground, Bristol | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Sussex vs Gloucestershire (County Div 2, Day 1) | County Ground, Hove | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Yorkshire vs Worcestershire (County Div 2, Day 1) | Headingley, Leeds | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Durham vs Leicestershire (County Div 2, Day 1) | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Glamorgan vs Derbyshire (County Div 2, Day 1) | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Warwickshire vs Somerset (County Div 1, Day 1) | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Nottinghamshire vs Middlesex (County Div 1, Day 1) | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Hampshire vs Surrey (County Div 1, Day 1) | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Kent vs Lancashire (County Div 1, Day 1) | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Northamptonshire vs Essex (County Div 1, Day 1) | County Ground, Northampton | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | Bangladesh vs New Zealand (3rd ODI) | Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka | 08:00 AM | 02:00 PM | 1:30 PM |
Tue, Sep 26 2023 | South Australia vs Western Australia (3rd Match, Australia Domestic One-Day Cup) | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 04:05 AM | 02:05 PM | 9:35 AM |
This week promises to be a cricketing extravaganza with a wide range of matches across various formats and tournaments. From international clashes to domestic battles, there’s no shortage of cricketing action to enjoy. Be sure to mark your calendars and set your alarms for the matches that pique your interest, and stay tuned for the latest cricket updates and results. It’s time to witness the magic of cricket on the field!
Cricket Matches This Week: Asia Cup Finals, CPL, ENG vs NZ, SA vs AUS and more (13.09 – 19.09)
Cricket enthusiasts around the world, get ready for an action-packed week as we delve into the exciting cricket matches scheduled for the upcoming days. From international clashes to domestic battles, the cricket calendar promises a thrilling spectacle. Below is the schedule of Cricket matches in the upcoming week.
Cricket Matches Schedule
Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (GMT) | Local Time | Time (IST) |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | New Zealand tour of England, 2023 – England vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI | Kennington Oval, London | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | New Zealand A tour of Australia, 2023 – Australia A vs New Zealand A, 2nd unofficial ODI | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 03:20 AM | 01:20 PM | 8:50 AM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | Hong Kong Women tour of Malaysia 2023 – Malaysia Women vs Hong Kong Women, 2nd T20I | Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur | 07:00 AM | 03:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | County Championship Division Two 2023 – Gloucestershire vs Derbyshire, County Div 2, Day 4 | County Ground, Bristol | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | County Championship Division Two 2023 – Glamorgan vs Yorkshire, County Div 2, Day 4 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | County Championship Division Two 2023 – Sussex vs Leicestershire, County Div 2, Day 4 | County Ground, Hove | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Lancashire vs Middlesex, County Div 1, Day 4 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire, County Div 1, Day 4 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
WED, SEP 13 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Kent vs Nottinghamshire, County Div 1, Day 4 | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | 3:00 PM |
THU, SEP 14 2023 | Sri Lanka Women tour of England, 2023 – England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd ODI | Grace Road, Leicester | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
THU, SEP 14 2023 | Caribbean Premier League 2023 – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Jamaica Tallawahs, 25th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 14) |
THU, SEP 14 2023 | South Africa Women tour of Pakistan, 2023 – Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, 3rd ODI (ICC Championship Match) | National Stadium, Karachi | 03:30 PM | 03:30 PM | 10:30 AM |
THU, SEP 14 2023 | Asia Cup, 2023 – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka, Super Fours, 5th Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | Asia Cup, 2023 – India vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 6th Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | New Zealand tour of England, 2023 – England vs New Zealand, 4th ODI | Lord’s, London | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM | 5:00 PM |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | Caribbean Premier League 2023 – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Saint Lucia Kings, 26th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 15) |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | New Zealand A tour of Australia, 2023 – Australia A vs New Zealand A, 3rd unofficial ODI | Allan Border Field, Brisbane | 11:30 PM (Sep 14) | 09:30 AM | 5:00 AM (Sep 15) |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | Australia tour of South Africa, 2023 – South Africa vs Australia, 4th ODI | SuperSport Park, Centurion | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | Hong Kong Women tour of Malaysia 2023 – Malaysia Women vs Hong Kong Women, 3rd T20I | Selangor Turf Club, Kuala Lumpur | 07:00 AM | 03:00 PM | 12:30 PM |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Kuwait vs Saudi Arabia, 1st Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
FRI, SEP 15 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Qatar vs Bahrain, 2nd Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | Caribbean Premier League 2023 – Jamaica Tallawahs vs St Kitts and Nevis Patriots, 27th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 02:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2023 – South Western Districts vs Knights, 1st Match | Recreation Ground, Oudtshoorn | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2023 – Northern Cape vs Limpopo, 3rd Match | Diamond Oval, Kimberley | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2023 – Border vs Eastern Storm, 2nd Match | Buffalo Park, East London | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023 – North West vs Western Province, 2nd Match | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division One 2023 – Dolphins vs Boland, 1st Match | Kingsmead, Durban | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM | 4:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | England Domestic One-Day Cup 2023 – Hampshire vs Leicestershire, Final | Trent Bridge, Nottingham | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Oman vs United Arab Emirates, 3rd Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
SAT, SEP 16 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Bahrain vs Kuwait, 4th Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
SUN, SEP 17 2023 | Caribbean Premier League 2023 – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Trinbago Knight Riders, 28th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 17) |
SUN, SEP 17 2023 | Caribbean Premier League 2023 – Jamaica Tallawahs vs Saint Lucia Kings, 29th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 02:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 7:30 PM |
SUN, SEP 17 2023 | Australia tour of South Africa, 2023 – South Africa vs Australia, 5th ODI | The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
SUN, SEP 17 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Qatar vs Oman, 5th Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
SUN, SEP 17 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates, 6th Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
SUN, SEP 17 2023 | Asia Cup, 2023 – India vs TBC, Final | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
MON, SEP 18 2023 | Caribbean Premier League 2023 – Guyana Amazon Warriors vs Barbados Royals, 30th Match | Providence Stadium, Guyana | 11:00 PM | 07:00 PM | 4:30 AM (Sep 18) |
MON, SEP 18 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Qatar vs Kuwait, 7th Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
MON, SEP 18 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Bahrain vs Saudi Arabia, 8th Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Surrey vs Northamptonshire, County Div 1, Day 1 | Kennington Oval, London | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Middlesex vs Warwickshire, County Div 1, Day 1 | Lord’s, London | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Lancashire vs Nottinghamshire, County Div 1, Day 1 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Essex vs Hampshire, County Div 1, Day 1 | County Ground, Chelmsford | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division One 2023 – Somerset vs Kent, County Div 1, Day 1 | The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division Two 2023 – Derbyshire vs Sussex, County Div 2, Day 1 | County Ground, Derby | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division Two 2023 – Worcestershire vs Durham, County Div 2, Day 1 | New Road, Worcester | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | County Championship Division Two 2023 – Leicestershire vs Yorkshire, County Div 2, Day 1 | Grace Road, Leicester | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 3:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2023 – Mpumalanga Rhinos vs South Western Districts, 5th Match | Uplands College, White River, Mpumalanga | 07:30 AM | 09:30 AM | 1:00 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | CSA Provincial One-Day Challenge Division Two 2023 – Knights vs South Africa Emerging Players, 4th Match | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | 08:00 AM | 10:00 AM | 1:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Kuwait vs United Arab Emirates, 9th Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 01:00 PM | 04:00 PM | 6:30 PM |
TUE, SEP 19 2023 | Gulf Cricket T20I Championship 2023 – Bahrain vs Oman, 10th Match | West End Park International Cricket Stadium, Doha | 05:30 PM | 08:30 PM | 11:00 PM |
As we look ahead to the cricket matches scheduled for the upcoming week, it’s clear that cricket enthusiasts are in for a treat. From thrilling international clashes featuring the likes of India, Pakistan, England and Australia to exciting domestic battles in various county championships, there’s no shortage of cricketing action to enjoy.
Cricket Matches This Week: Asia Cup, Super Fours: India vs Pakistan and more (06.09 – 12.09)
Cricket fans around the world are in for an exciting week as a multitude of matches from various tournaments and series are set to take place. From the Asia Cup where India and Pakistan are set to go head to head once again on Sunday to ICC Women’s T20 World Cup qualifiers, there’s a lot to look forward to. In this article, we’ll provide a comprehensive schedule of the upcoming matches along with brief previews.
Schedule of Upcoming Cricket Matches
Here’s a table detailing the upcoming cricket matches for this week:
Date | Tournaments/Series | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) | Time (Local) |
Wed, Sep 06 | Asia Cup, 2023 | Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 1st Match | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 02:30 PM |
Sri Lanka Women tour of England, 2023 | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 3rd T20I | County Ground, Derby | 05:00 PM | 10:30 PM | 06:00 PM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2023 | Hong Kong Women vs Thailand Women, 25th Match, Group B | UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, Bangi, Malaysia | 05:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 01:30 PM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2023 | Kuwait Women vs Myanmar Women, 24th Match, Group B | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 05:30 AM | 11:00 AM | 01:30 PM | |
New Zealand A tour of Australia, 2023 | Australia A vs New Zealand A, 2nd unofficial Test, Day 3 | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 03:30 AM | 09:00 AM | 01:30 PM | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Durham vs Sussex, County Div 2, Day 4 | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Yorkshire vs Derbyshire, County Div 2, Day 4 | North Marine Road Ground, Scarborough | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | Romania Women vs Serbia Women, 4th Match | Marina Ground, Corfu | 07:00 AM | 12:30 PM | 10:00 AM | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | Greece Women vs Luxembourg Women, 5th Match | Marina Ground, Corfu | 12:00 PM | 05:30 PM | 03:00 PM | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Essex vs Middlesex, County Div 1, Day 3 | County Ground, Chelmsford | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Hampshire vs Somerset, County Div 1, Day 4 | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Northamptonshire vs Lancashire, County Div 1, Day 4 | County Ground, Northampton | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM | 10:30 AM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier 2023 | Botswana Women vs Sierra Leone Women, 1st Semi-Final | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone | 07:30 AM | 01:00 PM | 09:30 AM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier 2023 | Cameroon Women vs Kenya Women, 2nd Semi-Final | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone | 11:50 AM | 05:20 PM | 01:50 PM | |
Rajasthan Premier League 2023 | Jaipur Indians vs Jodhpur Sunrisers, Qualifier 1 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM | 07:30 PM | |
Thu, Sep 07 | Womens Caribbean Premier League 2023 | Trinbago Knight Riders Women vs Barbados Royals Women, 5th Match | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad | 07:00 PM | 12:30 AM (Sep 07) | 03:00 PM |
Caribbean Premier League 2023 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Barbados Royals, 20th Match | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad | 11:00 PM | 04:30 AM (Sep 07) | 07:00 PM | |
New Zealand A tour of Australia, 2023 | Australia A vs New Zealand A, 2nd unofficial Test, Day 4 | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 03:30 AM | 09:00 AM | 01:30 PM | |
Australia tour of South Africa, 2023 | South Africa vs Australia, 1st ODI | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | 11:00 AM | 04:30 PM | 01:00 PM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier 2023 | United States Women vs Canada Women, 5th Match | Woodley Cricket Field, Van Nuys, Los Angeles | 09:30 AM | 02:30 AM (Sep 08) | 04:30 PM | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | Luxembourg Women vs Romania Women, 6th Match | Marina Ground, Corfu | 12:00 PM | 05:30 PM | 03:00 PM | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | Greece Women vs Serbia Women, 1st Match (Rescheduled) | Marina Ground, Corfu | 05:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Essex vs Middlesex, County Div 1, Day 4 | County Ground, Chelmsford | 03:00 PM | 09:30 AM | 10:30 AM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Japan Women vs Indonesia Women, 15th Match | Vanuatu Cricket Ground, Port Vila | 10:30 PM (Sep 06) | 04:00 AM (Sep 07) | 09:30 AM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Fiji Women vs Papua New Guinea Women, 16th Match | Vanuatu Cricket Ground (Oval 2), Port Vila | 10:30 PM (Sep 06) | 04:00 AM (Sep 07) | 09:30 AM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Vanuatu Women vs Indonesia Women, 5th Match (Rescheduled) | Vanuatu Cricket Ground (Oval 2), Port Vila | 02:30 AM | 08:00 AM | 01:30 PM | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Cook Islands Women vs Samoa Women, 17th Match | Vanuatu Cricket Ground, Port Vila | 02:30 AM | 08:00 AM | 01:30 PM | |
Rajasthan Premier League 2023 | Jaanbaaz Kota Challengers vs Udaipur Lakecity Warriors, Eliminator | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM | 07:30 PM |
The cricket action continues on Friday, Sep 08, 2023, with more thrilling matches across the globe:
Date | Tournaments/Series | Match | Venue | Time (GMT) | Time (IST) | Time (Local) |
FRI, SEP 08 | New Zealand tour of England, 2023 | England vs New Zealand, 1st ODI | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM LOCAL |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2023 | TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi-Final | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 7:00 AM | 01:30 AM | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2023 | TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi-Final | UKM-YSD Cricket Oval, Bangi, Malaysia | 7:00 AM | 01:30 AM | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier 2023 | Argentina Women vs Brazil Women, 6th Match | Woodley Cricket Field, Van Nuys, Los Angeles | 2:30 AM (Sep 08) | 09:00 PM | 02:00 PM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier 2023 | Brazil Women vs Canada Women, 7th Match | Woodley Cricket Field, Van Nuys, Los Angeles | 10:00 PM | 04:30 PM | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | TBC vs TBC, 1st Semi-Final | Marina Ground, Corfu | 12:30 PM | 07:00 AM | 10:00 AM LOCAL | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | TBC vs TBC, 2nd Semi-Final | Marina Ground, Corfu | 5:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier 2023 | TBC vs TBC, 3rd Place Play-off | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone | 1:00 PM | 07:30 AM | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Africa Division 2 Qualifier 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Final | Botswana Cricket Association Oval 1, Gaborone | 5:20 PM | 11:50 AM | 01:50 PM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Cook Islands Women vs Fiji Women, 19th Match | Vanuatu Cricket Ground (Oval 2), Port Vila | 4:00 AM (Sep 08) | 10:30 PM (Sep 07) | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Vanuatu Women vs Samoa Women, 18th Match | Vanuatu Cricket Ground, Port Vila | 4:00 AM (Sep 08) | 10:30 PM (Sep 07) | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Vanuatu Women vs Japan Women, 21st Match | Vanuatu Cricket Ground (Oval 2), Port Vila | 8:00 AM | 02:30 AM | 01:30 PM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup East Asia Pacific Region Qualifier 2023 | Indonesia Women vs Papua New Guinea Women, 20th Match | Vanuatu Cricket Ground, Port Vila | 8:00 AM | 02:30 AM | 01:30 PM LOCAL | |
South Africa Women tour of Pakistan, 2023 | Pakistan Women vs South Africa Women, 1st ODI (ICC Championship Match) | National Stadium, Karachi | 4:00 PM | 10:30 AM | 03:30 PM LOCAL | |
Rajasthan Premier League 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Qualifier 2 | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM LOCAL | |
SAT, SEP 09 | Asia Cup, 2023 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh, Super Fours, 2nd Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM LOCAL |
Caribbean Premier League 2023 | St Kitts and Nevis Patriots vs Saint Lucia Kings, 21st Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 10:00 AM LOCAL | |
Sri Lanka Women tour of England, 2023 | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 1st ODI | Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Final | Bayuemas Oval, Kuala Lumpur | 7:00 AM | 01:30 AM | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
Australia tour of South Africa, 2023 | South Africa vs Australia, 2nd ODI | Mangaung Oval, Bloemfontein | 4:30 PM | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier 2023 | United States Women vs Argentina Women, 8th Match | Woodley Cricket Field, Van Nuys, Los Angeles | 2:30 AM (Sep 09) | 09:00 PM | 02:00 PM LOCAL | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | TBC vs TBC, 3rd Place Play-off | Marina Ground, Corfu | 12:30 PM | 07:00 AM | 10:00 AM LOCAL | |
Womens T20I Quadrangular Series in Greece 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Final | Marina Ground, Corfu | 5:30 PM | 12:00 PM | 03:00 PM LOCAL | |
SUN, SEP 10 | Womens Caribbean Premier League 2023 | Guyana Amazon Warriors Women vs Trinbago Knight Riders Women, 6th Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 12:30 AM (Sep 10) | 07:00 PM | 03:00 PM LOCAL |
Asia Cup, 2023 | Pakistan vs India, Super Fours, 3rd Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM LOCAL | |
New Zealand tour of England, 2023 | England vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI | The Rose Bowl, Southampton | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
Caribbean Premier League 2023 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Jamaica Tallawahs, 22nd Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 5:30 AM (Sep 10) | 12:00 AM (Sep 10) | 08:00 PM LOCAL | |
Caribbean Premier League 2023 | Barbados Royals vs Guyana Amazon Warriors, 23rd Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 10:00 AM LOCAL | |
New Zealand A tour of Australia, 2023 | Australia A vs New Zealand A, 1st unofficial ODI | Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay | 5:00 AM (Sep 10) | 11:30 PM (Sep 09) | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier 2023 | Argentina Women vs Canada Women, 9th Match | Woodley Cricket Field, Van Nuys, Los Angeles | 10:00 PM | 04:30 PM | 09:30 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Glamorgan vs Yorkshire, County Div 2, Day 1 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Sussex vs Leicestershire, County Div 2, Day 1 | County Ground, Hove | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Gloucestershire vs Derbyshire, County Div 2, Day 1 | County Ground, Bristol | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Kent vs Nottinghamshire, County Div 1, Day 1 | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire, County Div 1, Day 1 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Lancashire vs Middlesex, County Div 1, Day 1 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
Rajasthan Premier League 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Final | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 7:30 PM | 02:00 PM | 07:30 PM LOCAL | |
MON, SEP 11 | Caribbean Premier League 2023 | Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings, 24th Match | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 5:30 AM (Sep 11) | 12:00 AM (Sep 11) | 08:00 PM LOCAL |
Womens Caribbean Premier League 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Final | Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad | 12:30 AM (Sep 11) | 07:00 PM | 03:00 PM LOCAL | |
TUE, SEP 12 | Asia Cup, 2023 | India vs Sri Lanka, Super Fours, 4th Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 3:00 PM | 09:30 AM | 03:00 PM LOCAL |
Sri Lanka Women tour of England, 2023 | England Women vs Sri Lanka Women, 2nd ODI | County Ground, Northampton | 5:00 PM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM LOCAL | |
Australia tour of South Africa, 2023 | South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI | Senwes Park, Potchefstroom | 4:30 PM | 11:00 AM | 01:00 PM LOCAL | |
ICC Womens T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier 2023 | United States Women vs Canada Women, 12th Match | Woodley Cricket Field, Van Nuys, Los Angeles | 2:30 AM (Sep 12) | 09:00 PM | 02:00 PM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Gloucestershire vs Derbyshire, County Div 2, Day 3 | County Ground, Bristol | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Glamorgan vs Yorkshire, County Div 2, Day 3 | Sophia Gardens, Cardiff | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division Two 2023 | Sussex vs Leicestershire, County Div 2, Day 3 | County Ground, Hove | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Lancashire vs Middlesex, County Div 1, Day 3 | Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Warwickshire vs Northamptonshire, County Div 1, Day 3 | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL | |
County Championship Division One 2023 | Kent vs Nottinghamshire, County Div 1, Day 3 | St Lawrence Ground, Canterbury | 3:30 PM | 10:00 AM | 11:00 AM LOCAL |
Cricket Matches This Week: India vs Pakistan, SA vs AUS, ENG vs NZ and more (30.08-05.09)
30th August will mark the start of three crucial series. Pakistan will host Nepal in the opening game of the Asia Cup. New Zealand will begin their tour of England with the T20I series. Australia just like their Trans-Tasman rival will begin their tour of South Africa with a T20I series followed by a five-match ODI series.
Wednesday, 30th August
Asia Cup
Group A, 1st Match
Pakistan vs Nepal
Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, 2:30 PM (Local), 3:00 PM (IST)
Australia tour of South Africa
1st T20I
South Africa vs Australia
Kingsmead, Durban, 6:00 PM (Local), 9:30 PM (IST)
New Zealand tour of England
1st T20I
England vs New Zealand
Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street, 6:00 PM (Local) 10:30 PM (IST)
East Africa Cup 2023
15th match
Uganda vs Tanzania
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City, 10:45 AM (Local) 2:15 PM (IST)
16th Match
Rwanda vs Tanzania
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City, 1:45 PM (Local) 5:15 PM (IST)
Thursday, 31st August
Asia Cup
Group B, 2nd Match
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele 3:00 PM (Local and IST)
East Africa Cup 2023
17th Match
Rwanda vs Uganda
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City, 10:45 AM (Local) 2:15 PM (IST)
18th Match
Rwanda vs Tanzania
Gahanga International Cricket Stadium, Kigali City, 1:45 PM (Local) 5:15 PM (IST)
Friday, 1st September
Australia tour of South Africa
2nd T20I
South Africa vs Australia
Kingsmead, Durban, 6:00 PM (Local), 9:30 PM (IST)
New Zealand tour of England
2nd T20I
England vs New Zealand
Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, 6:00 PM (Local) 10:30 PM (IST)
Saturday, 2nd September
Asia Cup
Group A, 3rd Match
Pakistan vs India
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 3:00 PM (Local and IST)
Sunday, 3rd September
Asia Cup
Group B, 4th Match
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 2:30 PM (Local) 3:00 PM (IST)
Australia tour of South Africa
3rd T20I
South Africa vs Australia
Kingsmead, Durban, 2:00 PM (Local) 5:30 PM (IST)
New Zealand tour of England
3rd T20I
England vs New Zealand
Edgbaston, Birmingham, 2:30 PM (Local), 7:00 PM (IST)
Monday, 4th September
Asia Cup
Group A, 5th Match
India vs Nepal
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, 3:00 PM (Local and IST)
Tuesday, 5th September
Asia Cup
Group B, 6th Match
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, 2:30 PM (Local), 3:00 PM (IST)
New Zealand tour of England
4th T20I
England vs New Zealand
Trent Bridge, Nottingham, 6:00 PM (Local) 10:30 PM (IST)
Matches next week
The T20I leg of Australia’s tour of South Africa as well as New Zealand’s tour of England has been concluded. The ODI leg will begin next week which holds a lot of importance in an ODI World Cup year.
For more details on Australia’s tour of South Africa
Asia Cup group stage is over and the Super 4 stage will begin.
For more details on the Asia Cup
Cricket Matches This Week: Asia Cup, England vs New Zealand, South Africa vs Australia (25.08-31.08)
This week will see the commencement of some of the most important international cricket series this year. Before they participate in the Asia Cup, Pakistan and Afghanistan will play the third and final ODI of their series in Sri Lanka. 30th August is the big day this week as the Asia Cup will kick off with Pakistan hosting Nepal. Alongside the continental tournament, New Zealand’s tour of England as well as Australia’s tour of South Africa will also kick off on the same day. Here is a look at all the international clashes this week.
Afghanistan vs Pakistan, 3rd ODI
Unlike the first two games which were played at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Hambantota, the third and final ODI will take place at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The first game was won by Pakistan quite easily despite a poor performance with the bat in the first innings. In the first innings, Pakistan scored 201 runs as the Afghan spinners were among the wickets. In the second innings Pakistan fast bowlers gave a great reply as Haris Rauf took a fifer and dismissed Afghanistan for just 59 runs.
The second game was won by Pakistan by just 1 wicket as Naseem Shah once again denied Afghanistan a great win over their Asian rivals. Afghanistan after winning the toss in the second match opted to bat first and put up a great opening stand courtesy of Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran. Gurbaz scored 151 while Zadran missed out on his century as he was dismissed on 80 runs. Runs from Gurbaz, Zadran, Mohammad Nabi and a quick-fire cameo from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi helped Afghanistan reach the 300 mark in the first innings.
Pakistan in response had a great start but then quickly lost wickets in a flurry. They went from 170-1 to 211-6. Shadab Khan came to the rescue and almost stayed till the finish before he was run out in the final over. Naseem Shah’s two fours helped steal a win.
Asia Cup
Pakistan vs Nepal, Group A
Pakistan the co-hosts with Sri Lanka of the Asia Cup will host Nepal in the first game at Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The home team will walk as favourites against Nepal who are just making their debut in the Asia Cup. This should be a walk in the park for the Babar Azam-led side as they gear up for their clash against India.
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Group B
The first of Group B can be an exciting affair as this is the group where the battle for the top two positions can go down to the wire. In recent times, Bangladesh has been a better side in recent times and even qualified directly for the ODI World Cup while Sri Lanka had to play the qualifiers. In spite of Bangladesh’s recent success, Sri Lanka at their home would be slight favourites in an overall exciting clash.
Australia tour of South Africa
South Africa vs Australia, 1st T20I
Australia will begin their white-ball tour as well as their preparations for the ODI World Cup. The tour will begin with the three-match T20I series followed by a three-match ODI series. Dewald Brevis is the exciting addition to both of the South African squads while the visitors have relied heavily on their all-rounder department consisting of the likes of Mitchell Marsh (T20I captain), Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell as well as Cameron Green and Ashton Agar in the ODI squad. While the Aiden Markram-led side will be playing with one proper all-rounder which is Marco Jansen. It will be interesting to see which players play the T20I games as both sides will be focussing on the ODI series to gear up for the ODI World Cup.
New Zealand tour of England
England vs New Zealand, 1st T20I
New Zealand’s tour of England is another tour that will begin with the T20I series and conclude with a four-match ODI series. The current T20 World Cup champions will be hosting New Zealand for the four-match T20I series. The T20I series will be a test for players from both sides who are in the scheme of things for the ODI World Cup. England will look to have a look at some fresh faces for the T20 World Cup next year as they begin the move away from their older players. Will Jacks from England is an exciting talent who has found recent success in The Hundred with both bat and ball. The New Zealand T20I squad consists of most of its core members of the ODI set-up. The two big names that will be missing the T20I series are Tom Latham and Trent Boult. Both of them are part of the ODI squad.