The Asia Cup 2023 is all set to kick off from August 30 to September 17 in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. This edition of the tournament will feature a 50-over ODI format and will take place at reputable international venues. The competition will follow a structure involving two groups, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The ultimate clash will see the leading teams from the Super Four battling it out in the final.
The tournament will commence in Multan with an exciting opening match between Pakistan and Nepal. The participating teams are divided into two groups: Group A includes Pakistan, India, and Nepal, while Group B consists of Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Sri Lanka. The matches will adhere to the fifty-overs format, with the hosting duties being shared between Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan will host four matches across two venues, and the rest of the games will take place in Sri Lanka.
The action-packed event will begin on August 30 with the match between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan. Additionally, Lahore will host three more matches, including a possible Pakistan Super Four fixture on September 6.
The remaining games will be held in Sri Lanka, with three scheduled for Kandy and six to be played in Colombo, culminating with the grand final on September 17.
One of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament will be between arch-rivals India and Pakistan during the round-robin stage. This exciting encounter is scheduled for September 2 in Kandy.
Fans can also look forward to a potential rematch between the two teams during the Super Four stage, which is slated for September 10 in Colombo.
Tournament Format
The 2023 Asia Cup will adopt an engaging format that keeps fans on the edge of their seats. Divided into two groups, Group A and Group B, six teams are vying for supremacy. Two teams from each group will advance to the Super Four stage, where the top two teams will eventually battle it out in the grand final.
Group Composition
Group A:
Pakistan, India, Nepal
Group B:
Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka
Match Schedule
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30 | Pakistan vs Nepal, 1st Match, Group A | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan | 10:00 AM GMT |
| Aug 31 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Match, Group B | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 07:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 02 | Pakistan vs India, 3rd Match, Group A | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 07:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 03 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 4th Match, Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 08:00 AM GMT |
| Sep 04 | India vs Nepal, 5th Match, Group A | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele | 07:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 05 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 6th Match, Group B | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 10:00 AM GMT |
| Sep 06 | A1 vs B2, Super Fours, 1st Match | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore | 10:00 AM GMT |
| Sep 09 | B1 vs B2, Super Fours, 2nd Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 08:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 10 | A1 vs A2, Super Fours, 3rd Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 08:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 12 | A2 vs B1, Super Fours, 4th Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 08:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 14 | A1 vs B1, Super Fours, 5th Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 08:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 15 | A2 vs B2, Super Fours, 6th Match | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 08:30 AM GMT |
| Sep 17 | TBC vs TBC, Final | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | 08:30 AM GMT |
Team 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
Group A: India
Squad yet to be announced
Group A: 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
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
Group B: Afghanistan
Squad yet to be announced
Group B: Sri Lanka
Squad yet to be announced
Previous Winners
- 1984: India
- 1986: Sri Lanka
- 1988: India
- 1991: India
- 1995: India
- 1997: Sri Lanka
- 2000: Pakistan
- 2004: Sri Lanka
- 2008: Sri Lanka
- 2010: India
- 2012: Pakistan
- 2014: Sri Lanka
- 2016: India
- 2018: India
- 2022: Sri Lanka
Historical Significance
The Asia Cup holds a rich history of intense cricket battles. Since its inception in 1984, it has witnessed several memorable moments and outstanding performances. Countries like India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan have consistently dominated the tournament, with India securing the most titles.
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