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The Asia Cup which is the biggest cricket tournament in Asia played under the Asian Cricket Council, is set to start on August 30th and end on September 16th. This is the 16th edition of the Asia Cup and this time it is hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Formally, Pakistan was the only host of the Asia Cup 2023, but due to the Indian team’s concerns about playing in Pakistan, the PCB announced a hybrid model, which was accepted by the Asian Cricket Council. According to this model, the first 4 matches will be played in Pakistan and the other 9 in Sri Lanka, including the Grand Finale.
Here is the Asia Cup 2023 schedule, format, venue, teams, squad, points table, PDF, Live telecast, and winning prediction for you in this article.
2023 ASIA CUP
The Asia Cricket Council (ACC) was formed in 1983 to promote cricket between Asian countries. Alternatively, an ODI and T20I cricket tournament is held every year. India has won the Asia Cup seven times. Here is the Asia Cup 2023 overview:
| Date | 30th August 2023 to 17th September 2023 |
| Host (Asia cup 2023 host country) | Pakistan and Sri Lanka |
| Administrator | Asian Cricket Council |
| Venue | Pakistan and Sri Lanka |
| Format | One Day International |
| Tournament format | Round-robin |
| Teams | 6 |
| Number of matches | 13 |
| Current Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Official Website | asiancricket.org |
| Reference | Wikipedia |
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
| DATE | GROUP STAGE | VENUE |
| 30-AUG | PAKISTAN vs NEPAL | MULTAN, PAK |
| 31-AUG | BANGLADESH vs SRI LANKA | KANDY, SL |
| 2-SEP | PAKISTAN vs INDIA | KANDY, SL |
| 3-SEP | BANGLADESH vs AFGHANISTAN | LAHORE, PAK |
| 4-SEP | INDIA vs NEPAL | KANDY, SL |
| 5-SEP | AFGHANISTAN vs SRI LANKA | LAHORE, PAK |
| SUPER 4s | ||
| 6-SEP | A1 v B2 | LAHORE, PAK |
| 9-SEP | B1 v B2 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 10-SEP | A1 v A2 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 12-SEP | A2 v B1 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 14-SEP | A1 v B1 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 15-SEP | A2 v B2 | COLOMBO, SL |
| 17-SEP | FINAL | COLOMBO, SL |
Asia Cup 2023 Format
The Asia Cup is played alternately in T20I (20 overs) and ODI (50 overs) formats. The Asia Cup 2023’s format will be a 50-over match. All six qualified teams will play group and knockout matches in round-robin fashion. The top two teams from the Super 4 round will play in the final match for the title.
Asia Cup 2023 Venue
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will host the Asia Cup cricket tournament in 2023. Keep watching this space for updates on the venue.
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- Multan cricket stadium, Multan
- Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla
What is the Asia Cup venue dispute in 2023? The ASIA Cup 2023 is scheduled to take place in Pakistan, but team India will not go there. Therefore, the PCB (Pakistan Cricket Board) must either find a neutral location for the tournament or attempt to hold it without India, which appears implausible. Update: India will play their matches in Sri Lanka.
Asia Cup 2023 Teams
- Pakistan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Afghanistan
ASIA Cup 2023 Groups
Board of Control for Cricket in India Secretary Jay Sah confirmed that India and Pakistan are in the same group for ODI Asia Cup 2023.
| Group 1 | Group 2 |
|---|---|
| India | Bangladesh |
| Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| Nepal | Afghanistan |
Asia Cup 2023 Team and 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: Squad yet to be announced
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: Squad yet to be announced
Sri Lanka: Squad yet to be announced
Asia Cup 2023 Points Table
Here you will get the updated points table when the 2023 Asia Cup matches start.
| Team | Win | Loss | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| India | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Asia Cup 2023 Live Telecast
Star India Network acquires the Asia Cup 2023 global media and broadcast rights. Disney+ Hotstar has secured the rights to stream the World Cup and Asia Cup matches. You will be able to watch the live telecast of the Asia Cup 2023 matches in India on the Disney+ Hotstar platform at no extra cost. PTV Sports in Pakistan.
Asia Cup 2023 Winning Prediction
India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are the top three contestants who can win the Asia Cup in 2023. Below is the history of the Asia Cup winner.
| Year | Winner Team | Runner Up |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TBD | TBD |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 2018 | India | Bangladesh |
| 2016 | India | Bangladesh |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 2012 | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| 2010 | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2000 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | India |
| 1995 | India | Sri Lanka |
| 1990-91 | India | Sri Lanka |
| 1988 | India | Sri Lanka |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 1984 | India | Sri Lanka |
FAQs
What is the Asia Cup 2023 Schedule?
The Asia Cup is scheduled from August 30 to September 17, 2023, in Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Which country will host the 2023 Asia Cup?
Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Will India go to Pakistan for the Asia Cup in 2023?
BCCI secretary Jay Sah said that the Indian team will not travel to Pakistan to play in the Asia Cup in 2023. All matches for India will be played in Sri Lanka.
Is Asia Cup 2023 will be 20 overs or 50 overs?
Cricket Asia Cup 2023 will be 50 overs match (ODI).
Is there a cricket Asia Cup in 2023?
Yes, the Asia Cup cricket tournament will be in 2023.
How many teams are in Asia Cup 2023?
6 teams (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal).
Where will Asia Cup final be held in 2023?
R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Conclusion
The 16th edition of the Asia Cup is going to happen in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, and all the Asia match schedules, formats, venues, teams, squads, points table, PDF, Live telecast, and winning predictions have been updated in the article. I hope this may have added some interest to you.