Asia Cup 2023 - Teams, Schedule etc,.

The 2023 Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka between August 30 and September 17.

The Asia Cup is a men's One Day International (50 overs) and Twenty20 International cricket (20 overs) tournament. It was established in 1983 when the Asian Cricket Council was founded as a measure to promote goodwill between Asian countries. It was originally scheduled to be held every two years. The Asia Cup is the only continental championship in cricket and the winning team becomes the champion of Asia. It alternates every 2-years between ODI and T20I formats.

The first Asia Cup was held in 1984 in Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates where the council's offices were based (until 1995). The ACC announced that the tournament would be held biennially from 2009 onwards. The ICC has ruled that all games played in the Asia Cup have official ODI status.

After downsizing the Asian Cricket Council in 2015, it was announced by the ICC that Asia Cup events from 2016 would be played on a rotation basis between One Day International and Twenty20 International format, on the basis of the format of upcoming world events. As a result, the 2016 event was the first event played in the T20I format and functioned as a preparatory tournament ahead of the 2016 ICC World Twenty20.

India, with seven titles (six ODI and one T20I), is the most successful team in the tournament. Sri Lanka is the second most successful team, with six, Pakistan have won two titles. Sri Lanka has played the most Asia Cups (15) followed by India, Pakistan and Bangladesh who have played 14 each.

Asia Cup 2023 Teams

Group A

India

Pakistan

Nepal

Group B

Bangladesh

Afghanistan

Sri Lanka

Past Winners

1984 - India defeated Sri Lanka in UAE (ODI)

1986 - Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in Sri Lanka (ODI)

1988 - India defeated Sri Lanka in Bangladesh (ODI)

1991- India defeated Sri Lanka in Bangladesh (ODI)

1995 - India defeated Sri Lanka in UAE (ODI)

1997 - Sri Lanka defeated India in Sri Lanka (ODI)

2000 - Pakistan defeated Sri Lanka in Bangladesh (ODI)

2004 - Sri Lanka defeated India in Sri Lanka (ODI)

2008 - Sri Lanka defeated India in Pakistan (ODI)

2010 - India defeated Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka (ODI)

2012 - Pakistan defeated Bangladesh in Bangladesh (ODI)

2014 - Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in Bangladesh (ODI)

2016 - India defeated Bangladesh in Bangladesh (T20I)

2018 - India defeated Bangladesh in UAE (ODI)

2022 - Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in UAE (T20I)

Current Champions

2023 - India defeated Sri Lanka in Sri Lanka (ODI)

Asia Cup 2023 Format

The Asia Cup 2023 will have a format that makes it exciting to watch. The teams will be split into two groups of three. There will be a total of 13 matches in the tournament. These matches will include six league matches, six Super 4 matches, and one final.

First, the teams will play in the league matches. Each team will play against the other teams in their group. This will help determine which teams move on to the next stage.

After the league matches, the top two teams from each group will enter the Super 4 stage. In the Super 4 matches, each team will play against the other three teams once. This will be a chance for teams to show their skills and compete for a place in the final.

Finally, the top two teams from the Super 4 matches will face each other in the final. This match will decide the winner of the Asia Cup 2023.

Complete schedule

Group Stage

Aug 30 - Pakistan vs Nepal in Multan at 3:00 pm (IST)

Aug 31 - Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka in Kandy at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 2 - Pakistan vs India in Kandy at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 3 - Bangladesh vs Afghanistan in Lahore at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 4 - India vs Nepal in Kandy at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 5 - Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka in Lahore at 3:00 pm (IST)

Super 4s

Sept 6 - Pakistan vs Bangladesh in Lahore at 3:00 pm (IST)

*******************

Sept 9 - Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh in Colombo at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 10 and 11 - Pakistan vs India in Colombo at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 12 - India vs Sri Lanka in Colombo at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 14 - Pakistan vs Sri Lanka in Colombo at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 15 - India vs Bangladesh in Colombo at 3:00 pm (IST)

Sept 17 - Final - India vs Sri Lanka in Colombo at 3:00 pm (IST)

*Positions irrespective of teams' positions after first round

- Pakistan will remain A1

- India will remain A 2

- If either of them (India and Pakistan) don't qualify for Super 4s then Nepal will take their position

- Sri Lanka will remain B1

- Bangladesh will remain B2

- If either of them (Sri Lanka and Bangladesh) don't qualify for Super 4s then Afghanistan will take their position

Asia Cup 2023 Squads

Group A

Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Mohammad Haris, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Usama Mir, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Afridi.

Nepal: Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato, Arjun Saud

India: Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumraj, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve).

Group B

Bangladesh: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mamhud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim

Afghanistan: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi.

Sri Lanka: Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vc), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.

Thank you, Raji, for the detailed information. 🤗

Here is my Answer 🏏🌍

Get ready for a cricket extravaganza as the Asia Cup 2023 is all set to ignite the cricketing world! This tournament promises intense competition, nail-biting matches, and a celebration of cricketing excellence from across the Asian continent.

**Participating Teams:**

- India 🇮🇳

- Pakistan 🇵🇰

- Sri Lanka 🇱🇰

- Bangladesh 🇧🇩

- Afghanistan 🇦🇫

- United Arab Emirates (UAE) 🇦🇪

- Oman 🇴🇲

- Qualifier Team 🌐

Tournament Schedule:

Mark your calendars for an action-packed series of matches that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Opening Match: India vs. Pakistan

Group Stage Matches: Teams will battle it out in a round-robin format.

Super Four Stage: Top teams from each group will compete for a spot in the finals.

Grand Finale: The two best teams will face off in the ultimate showdown to claim the Asia Cup trophy!

Dates and Venues: Stay tuned for the detailed schedule, including match dates, times, and venues. Prepare to witness thrilling clashes in iconic cricket stadiums across the host nation. To get wholesale cricket gloves visit our site.

Follow us for live updates, match analysis, and behind-the-scenes glimpses as the excitement unfolds on the road to crowning the champion of the Asia Cup 2023!

Let the battle begin! Who will emerge victorious in this cricketing showdown? Stay tuned to find out! 🏆🏏 #AsiaCup2023

After a tussle for months between the Indian and Pakistan cricket boards, the official schedule of the Asia Cup was finally released on Wednesday. Pakistan retained the hosting rights but will stage only four of the 13 matches in this biennial competition. Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Nepal are the other teams in the field for this ODI competition.

The tournament will begin on August 30 with Pakistan facing Nepal in Multan. Three other matches will be held in Lahore, including one likely Pakistan Super 4 fixture on September 6. All the other matches will be played in Sri Lanka, three in Kandy and six in Colombo, including the final on September 17.

Aug 30, Wed

Pakistan vs Nepal, 1st Match, Group A Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan

Match starts at Aug 30, 10:00 GMT

8:00 PM10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL

Aug 31, Thu

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Match, Group B Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Match starts at Aug 31, 07:30 GMT

5:30 PM07:30 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 02, Sat

Pakistan vs India, 3rd Match, Group APallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Match starts at Sep 02, 07:30 GMT

5:30 PM07:30 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 03, Sun

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 4th Match, Group BGaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Match starts at Sep 03, 08:00 GMT

6:00 PM08:00 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 04, Mon

India vs Nepal, 5th Match, Group APallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele

Match starts at Sep 04, 07:30 GMT

5:30 PM07:30 AM GMT / 01:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 05, Tue

Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 6th Match, Group BGaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Match starts at Sep 05, 10:00 GMT

8:00 PM10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 06, Wed

A1 vs B2, Super Fours, 1st MatchGaddafi Stadium, Lahore

Match starts at Sep 06, 10:00 GMT

8:00 PM10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 09, Sat

B1 vs B2, Super Fours, 2nd MatchR.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Match starts at Sep 09, 08:30 GMT

6:30 PM08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 10, Sun

A1 vs A2, Super Fours, 3rd MatchR.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Match starts at Sep 10, 08:30 GMT

6:30 PM08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 12, Tue

A2 vs B1, Super Fours, 4th MatchR.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Match starts at Sep 12, 08:30 GMT

6:30 PM08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 14, Thu

A1 vs B1, Super Fours, 5th MatchR.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Match starts at Sep 14, 08:30 GMT

6:30 PM08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 15, Fri

A2 vs B2, Super Fours, 6th Match R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Match starts at Sep 15, 08:30 GMT

6:30 PM08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

Sep 17, Sun

TBC vs TBC, Final R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

Match starts at Sep 17, 08:30 GMT

6:30 PM08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL

The big-ticket India-Pakistan round-robin clash will take place in Kandy on September 2 and the expected rematch in the Super 4 stage is scheduled for September 10 in Colombo.

The commercial success of the competition hinges on the India-Pakistan showdown, with a format tailor-made for them to clash at least twice; both are placed in the same group with the Associate side (Nepal qualified). Regardless of where India and Pakistan finish in the group stage, Pakistan will remain A1 and India A2, to meet India’s wish to play only at a neutral venue.

India-Pakistan friction has dominated Asia Cup history. Of the 15 editions held since it began in 1984, the tournament has been played in India and Pakistan only once each. The only time the Asia Cup was held in Pakistan was in 2008. It was also the last time the Indian cricket team played there.

In a tweet, BCCI secretary and Asian Cricket Council president Jay Shah called the Asia Cup “a symbol of unity and togetherness, binding diverse nations together.” From a cricketing standpoint, the tournament holds importance as it is being played in an ODI format, serving as a dress rehearsal for the teams ahead of the World Cup starting in India on October 5.