Asia Cup 2023: Teams, Groups, Schedule, Dates, And Venue Details. The 16th edition of the Asia Cup will be held between six teams beginning on August 31 and ending on September 17, 2023, with all matches being played as One Day Internationals (ODIs). A total of thirteen One Day International games will be played at the event. Asia Cup 2023 will be co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. The competition this year will feature teams from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan.
The fixtures of the Asia Cup was announced on Wednesday with the much anticipated India vs Pakistan encounter scheduled for September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. The arch rivals, who’ve slotted in Group A alongside Nepal may possibly face each other three times in 15 days upon progression to the Super 4 and the final.
The tournament will begin on August 30 and run until September 17. The six-team ODI tournament, which is a pre-cursor to the ICC World Cup will start in Multan where hosts Pakistan takes on Nepal.
Meanwhile, after facing their arch-rivals in the tournament-opener, Rohit Sharma-led team India will have a one-day break before they face Nepal on September 4 at Kandy.
Asia Cup Time Table 2023
Cricet Event | Asia Cup 2023 |
Council Name | Asian Cricket Council (ACC) |
Hosting Country Names | Sri Lanka and Pakistan |
Total Teams | 6 Teams |
Total Matches | 13 Matches |
Teams | Pakistan, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka |
Asia Cup Start Date | 31st August 2023 |
Asia Cup 2023 Final Match Date | 17 September 2023 |
Asia Cup Schedule 2023 Release date & | 19th July 2023 at 7:45 PM |
Asia Cup 2023 Streaming Partners | Hotstar, Jio Cinema, Amazon Prime, Star Sports, |
ACC Official Website | asiancricket.org |
This 16th edition of the Asia Cup Tournament is very important for every Asian team just before the ICC World Cup 2023.
Asia Cup 2023 Fixture
Please note that the “TBC” in the final match indicates that the teams for the final are yet to be determined.
Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
Group A – Pakistan (A1), India (A2) And Nepal (Nepal will take position of the side, which fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
Group B – Sri Lanka (B1), Bangladesh (B2) And Afghanistan (Afghanistan will take position of the side, which fails to progress to the Super-4 stage)
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule And Fixture
30 Aug – Pakistan v Nepal, Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan, Pakistan
31 Aug – Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy, Sri Lanka
2 Sep – Pakistan v India, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Kandy, Sri Lanka
3 Sep – Bangladesh v Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
4 Sep – India v Nepal, Pallekele International Cricket stadium Kandy, Sri Lanka
5 Sep – Afghanistan v Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
6 Sep – A1 v B2 (Super-4), Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, Pakistan
9 Sep – B1 v B2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
10 Sep – A1 v A2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
12 Sep – A2 v B1 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
14 Sep – A1 v B1 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
15 Sep – A2 v B2, (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
17 Sep – Final – 1 v 2 (Super-4), R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPICS), Colombo, Sri Lanka
18 Sep – Reserve day for the final
The competition will be held across four venues, with the tournament opener between Pakistan and Nepal scheduled to take place in Multan, Pakistan, on 30 August. The remaining three matches in Pakistan will be held in Lahore. In Sri Lanka, the first-round matches will be held in Kandy, while Colombo will host the five Super-4 stage fixtures and the final on 17 September.
Sri Lanka will begin their campaign against Bangladesh in Kandy on 31 August. India’s first match will be against Pakistan in Kandy on 2 September. If both Pakistan and India progress to the Super-4 stage, they will face each other again in Colombo on 10 September.
After the tournament opener in Multan, the three remaining matches in Pakistan will take place at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. On 3 September, Bangladesh will compete against Afghanistan, followed by Afghanistan taking on Sri Lanka on 5 September. If the pre-event seeding goes as planned, Pakistan will play against Bangladesh in their first Super-4 match on 6 September.
Pakistan and India have been seeded as A1 and A2, respectively, in Group A, with Nepal as the third team. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have been seeded as B1 and B2, respectively, in Group B, with Afghanistan as the third team. If Nepal and Afghanistan progress to the Super-4 stage from their groups, they will inherit the seeding of the teams that were eliminated in the first round.
Mr. Jay Shah, President of the Asian Cricket Council, expressed his excitement about the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023, emphasizing its significance in bringing together Asian nations in the spirit of competition and camaraderie. He acknowledged the tournament’s importance as a reflection of unity and brotherhood among diverse nations and encouraged everyone to witness the cricketing magic and the friendship it fosters.
Mr. Zaka Ashraf, Chair of the PCB Management Committee, as the Event Host, expressed enthusiasm for hosting the tournament after a long hiatus, and he pledged to make it a memorable and enjoyable experience for the participants and fans. He extended congratulations to Nepal on their qualification and welcomed all participating teams, emphasizing Pakistan’s readiness to provide top-notch arrangements and hospitality. He also highlighted the opportunity for the Pakistan team to showcase their potential and strive to reclaim the title they last won in 2012, which would boost their confidence for future series and events.
Asia Cup 2023 Past Winners Country List by Match
Edition | Year | Host Country | Winner | Sub Winner |
1 | 1984 | UAE | India | Sri Lanka |
2 | 1986 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
3 | 1988 | Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka |
4 | 1990 | India | India | Sri Lanka |
5 | 1995 | UAE | India | Sri Lanka |
6 | 1997 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India |
7 | 2000 | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
8 | 2004 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India |
9 | 2008 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | India |
10 | 2010 | Sri Lanka | # | # |
11 | 2012 | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
12 | 2014 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
13 | 2016 | Bangladesh | India | Bangladesh |
14 | 2018 | UAE | India | Bangladesh |
15 | 2022 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
16 | 2023 | Pakistan* | TBS | TBS |
Asia Cup Team List 2023
Serial Number | Asia Cup Team List (Group A) | Asia Cup Team List (Group B) |
01. | Pakistan | Afghanistan |
02. | India | Bangladesh |
03. | Nepal | Sri Lanka |
- There are a total 6 Teams in Asia Cup Team List 2023.
- These teams are divided in two groups known as Group A and Group B.
- In Group A, the teams are Pakistan, India, Nepal.
- In the Group B, Teams are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka.
- These teams will play with each other to reach the knockout stages.
- After that, the top 2 teams will play the final match to win the title.
Asia Cup Venues 2023
- Pakistan and Sri Lanka will host the Asia cup 2023 as per the news sources.
- Initially, 5 Matches will be played in Pakistan across the stadiums of Lahore.
- Rest of the matches till finals will be played in Sri Lanka across the Northern Region.
- Complete list of Asia Cup Venues 2023 and Stadiums will be out after the schedule is released.
- Readers are suggested to keep a check on our website to get all the latest updates regarding the Schedule.
Asia Cup 2023 Telecast and Live Streaming Info
The Asia Cup 2023 broadcast rights belong to Star Sports Network. So, the matches will be shown live on Star Sport 1 SD and Star Sports 1 HD channels, while live streaming of the matches will be available via Disney+ Hotstar.
ACC & PCB resolve fixture issues
fter months of tussle between India and Pakistan over the venue of Asia Cup, the hybrid model was finally accepted by all stakeholders including the BCCI. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced last month that India will play all their games in Sri Lanka with Pakistan hosting just four matches. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, will hold nine matches of the tournament.
However, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) expressed their disagreement over proposed schedule as PCB wants more home matches during Continental Cup.
PCB also highlighted the weather concern as Sri Lanka recieves heavy rains in September, which will make the completion of games difficult.
Another reason PCB were reluctant to accept to proposed Asia Cup 2023 Schedule was the revenue share the hosts will get. PCB wanted a higher revenue share from the Sri Lanka’s game which was not expected by the League officials.
FAQs related to Asia Cup 2023
Which country is hosting Asia Cup 2023?
This year Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be hosting the Asia Cup 2023.
Which countries have qualified for Asia Cup 2023?
India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan will be competing against each other in Asia Cup 2023.
Where to watch Asia Cup 2023?
Disney Plus Hotstar will stream Asia Cup 2023.