The Asia Cup 2023 is set to take place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17, 2023. This edition of the tournament will feature 50-over One Day International (ODI) matches, all to be held at renowned international venues. The competition will involve two groups, with two teams from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The final will see the top two teams from the Super Four compete for the championship title.
Kicking off in Multan, the Asia Cup 2023 will begin with a match between Pakistan and Nepal. The tournament features six teams divided into two groups: Group A consisting of Pakistan, India, and Nepal, and Group B comprising Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. The matches will follow a 50-over format, with both Pakistan and Sri Lanka sharing hosting responsibilities. While Pakistan will host four matches across two venues, the remaining games will take place in Sri Lanka.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule: The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) has outlined the tentative schedule for the Asia Cup 2023. Subject to 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 Team Players Announced
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 Announced
Afghanistan Team for Asia Cup 2023
Afghanistan– Not Announced
Asia Cup 2023 Format:
The tournament structure and group assignments for the upcoming cricket event were revealed on January 9, 2023, setting the stage for an exhilarating competition. The participating teams have been divided into two groups of three each. The tournament will include a total of 13 matches, featuring six league matches, six Super Four matches, and the final showdown.
Group A consists of India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group B includes Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. The teams will compete within their groups during the league stage, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The Asia Cup serves as a crucial preparation for the upcoming ODI World Cup, scheduled for October and November in India.
Asia Cup 2023 Latest Update:
The availability of India’s middle-order batsmen, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul, for the Asia Cup is uncertain due to concerns about their fitness. The tournament includes several exciting matchups, including the 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 in 2023. The competition returns to the ODI format after a five-year gap and serves as a significant preparation 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 |
About the Asian Cricket Council (ACC):
The ACC is the continental governing body for cricket in Asia. Founded in 1983 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, the ACC represents the interests of its 25 member associations, including all Test-playing nations in Asia. The ACC’s primary objectives are to promote and develop cricket in Asia, organize international cricket tournaments in the region, and advocate for member associations at the International Cricket Council (ICC). The ACC also conducts various tournaments, such as the Asia Cup and ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup, while also focusing on cricket development programs across the region.
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