Asia Cup 2023 Schedule, Start Date, Venue, Teams, Squad, Points Table, Live Telecast
Asia Cup 2023 – The 16th edition of the Asia Cup, featuring One Day International matches, is scheduled for 2023 and will comprise 6 participating teams. The tournament’s schedule was officially released on Wednesday, 19th July 2023. With a total of 13 matches in the tournament, Sri Lanka holds the title of defending champions. Initially planned for 2021, the event had to be postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are the complete details of the 2023 Asia Cup Schedule, Details, Start Date, Venue, Teams, Squad, Points Table, Live Telecast.
Who will win Asia Cup 2023? PAK or IND
Asia Cup 2023 Start Date
Asia Cup Start Date – On 9th January 2023, the tournament organizers announced the group and format for Asia Cup 2023. The tournament will consist of a total of 13 matches, including six league matches, six Super 4 matches, and a final.
The six participating teams will be divided into two groups, each comprising three teams. The top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4 stage. From there, the two leading teams will compete in the final match to determine the champion.
The Asia Cup 2023 is set to commence on 30th August 2023, Wednesday, and will conclude with the final match on 17th September 2023, Sunday. In the group stage, each team will face one another once. The tournament’s opening match will take place between Pakistan and Nepal at Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan, while the last league match is scheduled for 5th September 2023 between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The Super 4 matches are scheduled to begin on 6th September 2023, Wednesday.
Asia Cup Schedule 2023 Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Asia Cup 2023 |
| Organized by | Asian Cricket Council |
| Current Edition | 16th |
| Last Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Last Runner-up | Pakistan |
| Start Date (Opening Match) | 30 August 2023, Wednesday |
| End Date (Final Match) | 17 September 2023, Sunday |
| Matches | 13 Match |
| No. of Teams | 6 |
| Teams | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal |
| No. of Venues | 4 |
| Venues | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka |
| Live Telecast | Star Sports Network Channels and Disney+Hotstar |
| official Website | https://asiancricket.org/ |
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
Asia Cup 2023 fixtures will comprise a total of 13 matches. The tournament will kick off with the 1st match on 30th August, where Pakistan will face Nepal. On 31st August 2023, the 2nd match will take place between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. The 3rd match is scheduled for 2nd September and will see Pakistan competing against India. On 3rd September 2023, the 4th match will feature Bangladesh against Afghanistan, while the 5th match on 4th September 2023 will be a clash between India and Nepal. The last league match will be played on 5th September 2023 between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka.
Following the league matches, the Super Four matches are set to take place from 6th September 2023 to 15th September 2023. Lastly, the highly anticipated final match of Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled for 17th September 2023, Sunday. Here is the Asia Cup Schedule 2023.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule with Venue
| S.No. | Date and Day | Asia Cup 2023 Schedule and Venue | Timings (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 30 Aug 2023, Wed | Pakistan vs Nepal, 1st Match, Group A (Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan) | 3:30 PM |
| 2. | 31 Aug 2023, Thu | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Match, Group B (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele) | 2:00 PM |
| 3. | 2 Sep 2023, Sat | India vs Pakistan, 3rd Match, Group A (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele) | 2:00 PM |
| 4. | 3 Sep 2023, Sun | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, 4th Match, Group B (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore) | 3:30 PM |
| 5. | 4 Sep 2023, Mon | India vs Nepal, 5th Match, Group A (Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele) | 2:00 PM |
| 6. | 5 Sep 2023, Tue | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka, 6th Match, Group B (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore) | 3:30 PM |
| 7. | 6 Sep 2023, Wed | A1 vs B2, Super Four, 1st Match (Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore) | 3:30 PM |
| 8. | 9 Sep 2023, Sat | B1 vs B2, Super Four, 2nd Match (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo) | 2:00 PM |
| 9. | 10 Sep 2023, Sun | A1 vs A2, Super Four, 3rd Match (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo) | 2:00 PM |
| 10. | 12 Sep 2023, Tue | A2 vs B1, Super Four, 4th Match (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo) | 2:00 PM |
| 11. | 14 Sep 2023, Thu | A1 vs B1, Super Four, 5th Match (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo) | 2:00 PM |
| 12. | 15 Sep 2023, Fri | A2 vs B2, Super Four, 6th Match (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo) | 2:00 PM |
| 13. | 17 Sep 2023, Sun | TBC vs TBC, Final (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo) | 2:00 PM |
| – | 18 Sep 2023, Sat | Reserve Day For Final Match (R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo) | – |
Asia Cup 2023 Venues
Venue for Asia Cup 2023 – Pakistan and Sri Lanka will jointly host the 2023 Asia Cup, marking the first time the tournament will be co-hosted by multiple countries. Four matches are scheduled to be played in Pakistan at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan, and Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan. The remaining nine matches will take place in Sri Lanka at R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka.
Here is the list of Asia Cup Venue 2023
- Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
- Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan
- R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele, Sri Lanka
Asia Cup 2023 Teams
The tournament will witness the active participation of the five full members of the Asian Cricket Council, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Additionally, Nepal, who secured qualification by emerging victorious in the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup, will join them.
The six teams have been divided into two groups of three. Group A comprises India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group B includes the defending champions Sri Lanka, alongside Bangladesh and Afghanistan. This marks Nepal’s debut in the ACC Asia Cup, having qualified for the first time.
Asia Cup Teams 2023
Here is the Asia Cup Team List:
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
Asia Cup 2023 Squads
Here is the Asia Cup Squads Player List:
Afghanistan Squad For Asia Cup 2023
| Afghanistan Asia Cup 2023 Squad |
| Will Update Soon. |
Bangladesh Squad For Asia Cup 2023
| Bangladesh Asia Cup 2023 Squad |
| Will Update Soon. |
India Squad For Asia Cup 2023
| India Asia Cup 2023 Squad |
| Will Update Soon. |
Nepal Squad For Asia Cup 2023
| Nepal Asia Cup 2023 Squad |
| Will Update Soon. |
Pakistan Squad For Asia Cup 2023
| Pakistan Asia Cup 2023 Squad |
| Will Update Soon. |
Sri Lanka Squad For Asia Cup 2023
| Sri Lanka Asia Cup 2023 Squad |
| Will Update Soon. |
Asia Cup 2023 Points Table
Asia Cup Points Table 2023 – The Asia Cup Points Table 2023 awards two points to the winning team, and in the case of a no-result match, each team will receive one point. Following the group stage, the top two teams from each group will advance to the Super 4 stage. From the Super 4, the top two teams will qualify to compete in the final match.
Here is the Asia Cup Point Table:
| S.No. | Group A Team | Match | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pakistan | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2. | India | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3. | Nepal | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| S.No. | Group B Team | Match | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sri Lanka | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2. | Bangladesh | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3. | Afghanistan | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Asia Cup Live Telecast Channels in India
Here is the details about Asia Cup Live Streaming in India:
Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming in India
For the 2023 Asia Cup, the Star Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights. Viewers in India can watch all the tournament matches live on Star Sports Channels. Additionally, the Hotstar app and website offer live streaming of the Asia Cup matches.
Furthermore, apart from the Asia Cup 2023, viewers can access selected movies and content without the need for a subscription. However, it’s important to note that the free content is available exclusively for viewers in India.
Asia Cup Live Streaming OTT Platform in India
Asia Cup 2023 Live Streaming OTT Platform in India – In India, the Asia Cup 2023 will be live-streamed on the Disney+ Hotstar OTT platform. Viewers can access the live streaming of the tournament for free, and there is no need to subscribe to the service. This year, the matches will be available for free on the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app and website.
Asia Cup 2023 Live TV Channels Name List
| Country | Asia Cup Live TV Channel List 2023 |
|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network and Disney Hotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV and Ten Sports |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sports |
| South Africa | SuperSport Network |
| USA | Willow TV |
| Canada | Yupp TV |
| UK | Sky Sports |
FAQ’s
Which country will be hosting the Asia Cup 2023?
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will Host the Asia Cup 2023.
How Many Times India Won Asia Cup?
How Many Asia Cup India Won? – In the history of the Asia Cup, Team India holds the record for being the most successful, securing victory in the tournament seven times out of the fifteen editions held so far.
Where to Watch Asia Cup 2023?
For the 2023 Asia Cup, the Star Sports Network holds the broadcasting rights. Viewers in India can watch all the tournament matches live on Star Sports Channels. Additionally, the Hotstar app and website offer live streaming of the Asia Cup matches.
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