- The Asia Cup 2023, the 16th edition of the cricket tournament, is scheduled to kick off on 30 August 2023.
- Co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the tournament will feature six cricketing nations competing.
- Organized under the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and part of the ICC – Future Tour Programs (FTP).
The upcoming Asia Cup 2023, which marks the 16th edition of the prestigious Asia Cup cricket tournament, is set to commence on Thursday, 30 August 2023. This highly anticipated event will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka, adding to the excitement for cricket enthusiasts across the region. The tournament is organized under the guidance of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), showcasing the collaborative spirit of Asian cricketing nations.
Scheduled to be played in the One Day International (ODI) format, the Asia Cup 2023 holds a significant place in the cricketing calendar. The tournament is a part of the ICC – Future Tour Programs (FTP), highlighting its importance on the international cricketing stage.
The Asia Cup 2023 is scheduled to run from 30 August 2023 to 17 September 2023, treating fans to nearly three weeks of thrilling cricket action. With Pakistan and Sri Lanka assuming the roles of gracious hosts, cricket fans can look forward to witnessing top teams from the Asian continent competing fiercely for the coveted title.
As per the detailed schedule, the participating teams, fixtures, match timings, and venues have been meticulously arranged by the Asian Cricket Council. This careful planning ensures a seamless and captivating experience for players and fans alike.
The Asia Cup, renowned for its rich history and intense rivalries, offers a platform for cricketing nations to display their prowess and sportsmanship. With six teams participating in the tournament, the competition promises to be fierce and captivating, making the Asia Cup 2023 a must-watch event for cricket enthusiasts.
Asia Cup 2023 Fixtures:
Group Stage –
- Pakistan vs Nepal on August 30 in Multan
- Pakistan Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka on August 31 in Kandy
- Sri Lanka India vs Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy,
- Sri Lanka Bangladesh vs Afghanistan on September 3 in Lahore,
- Pakistan India vs Nepal on September 4 in Kandy,
- Sri Lanka Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka on September 5 in Lahore, Pakistan
Super 4s
- A1 v B2 on September 6 in Lahore, Pakistan
- B1 v B2 on September 9 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- A1 v A2 on September 10 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- A2 v B1 on September 12 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- A1 v B1 on September 14 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
- A2 v B2 on September 15 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Final
- September 17 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Squads for Asia Cup 2023
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Hashmatullah Shahidi (Captain)
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- 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
- Shakib Al Hasan (captain)
- Litton Das
- Tanzid Hasan Tamim
- Najmul Hossain Shanto
- Towhid Hridoy
- Mushfiqur Rahim (wk)
- Mehidy Hasan Miraz
- Taskin Ahmed
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Hasan Mahmud
- Mahedi Hasan
- Nasum Ahmed
- Shamim Hossain
- Afif Hossain
- Shoriful Islam
- Ebadot Hossain
- Mohammad Naim
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Hardik Pandya (vc)
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Shubman Gill
- Shreyas Iyer
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ishan Kishan (wk)
- Prasidh Krishna
- Virat Kohli
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Mohammed Shami
- Mohammed Siraj
- Shardul Thakur
- Tilak Varma
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Babar Azam (Captain)
- Shadab Khan (vc)
- Mohammad Rizwan (wk)
- Abdullah Shafique
- Faheem Ashraf
- Fakhar Zaman
- Haris Rauf
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Iftikhar Ahmed
- Mohammad Haris
- Mohammad Nawaz
- Mohammad Wasim
- Naseem Shah
- Salman Ali Agha
- Shaheen Afridi
- Tayyab Tahir
- Usama Mir
Not announced
- Rohit Paudel (Captain)
- Aasif Sheikh (wk)
- Dipendra Singh Airee
- Kushal Bhurtel
- Shyam Dhakal
- Pratis GC
- Gulsan Jha
- Sundeep Jora
- Karan KC
- Sompal Kami
- Sandeep Lamichhane
- Kishor Mahato
- Kushal Malla
- Lalit Rajbanshi
- Aarif Sheikh
- Arjun Saud
- Bhim Sharki