Asia Cup 2023 | Schedule and Team Squads

The schedule for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 has been jointly announced by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) today. The 50-over format tournament is set to take place from August 30 to September 17, with Pakistan hosting four matches and Sri Lanka hosting nine matches.

The competition will span across four venues for its 13 matches. In Pakistan, Multan will kick off the tournament with a match between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30, followed by three matches in Lahore. Sri Lanka will utilize Kandy for the initial three matches and Colombo for the five Super-4 stage games and the final match on September 17.

Sri Lanka will start their campaign against Bangladesh in Kandy on August 31. India’s debut match in the tournament will be against Pakistan in Kandy on September 2. If both Pakistan and India progress to the Super-4 stage, they will face each other again on September 10 in Colombo.

After the opening match in Multan, the remaining three matches in Pakistan will be held at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. On September 3, Bangladesh will take on Afghanistan, followed by Afghanistan versus Sri Lanka on September 5. If the pre-event seeding holds true, Pakistan will meet Bangladesh in their first Super-4 match on September 6.

Pakistan and India are the top seeds in Group A (A1 and A2, respectively), with Nepal as the third side. In Group B, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are the top seeds (B1 and B2, respectively), with Afghanistan as the third side. If Nepal and Afghanistan advance to the Super-4 stage, they will replace the dropped-out sides’ seeding from the initial round.

Mr. Jay Shah, President of the Asian Cricket Council, expressed excitement for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023, emphasizing its significance in uniting Asian nations through the sport. He extended his gratitude to participants, organizers, sponsors, and fans who contribute to the event’s success.

Mr. Zaka Ashraf, Chair of the PCB Management Committee, highlighted the ACC Asia Cup 2023 schedule announcement as a pivotal step for planning and delivering the tournament effectively. He looked forward to showcasing Pakistan’s arrangements and hospitality on an international level. He also welcomed Nepal and Afghanistan to Pakistan, and expressed enthusiasm for Pakistan’s competitive performance in the tournament.

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The Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023 aims to provide an unforgettable cricketing experience while promoting unity and sportsmanship among Asian countries.

Asia Cup 2023 Scedule

Asia Cup Schedule

All the squads for 2023 Asia Cup

Teams are gradually unveiling their squads for the upcoming 2023 Asia Cup, scheduled to be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17.

Pakistan, one of the co-hosts, was the first team to disclose their squad. Led by Babar Azam, the Pakistani side will compete in Group A alongside India and Nepal.

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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.

India: 

Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (vc), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumraj, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson (travelling reserve).

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

Afghanistan: 

Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 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.

Sri Lanka: 

Dasun Shanaka (c), Pathum Nissanaka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Kusal Janith Perera, Kusal Mendis (vc), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Kasun Rajitha, Dushan Hemantha, Binura Fernando, Pramod Madushan.

Where to Watch the Live Coverage of Asia Cup 2023 on TV Channels and Streaming Services:

Pakistan:

PTV Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the tournament in Pakistan, and viewers can also catch the matches on TEN Sports.

Bangladesh:

Gazi TV (GTV) will broadcast the Asia Cup in Bangladesh, and fans can access live streaming options as well.

India: 

The Asia Cup 2023 matches will be aired on Star Sports India in India, and viewers can also enjoy live streaming on the Disney+Hotstar platform.

United Kingdom (UK): 

TNT Sport 1 will provide live coverage of the competition for viewers in the United Kingdom. The TNT Sports app will also offer a live stream of the matches.

Australia:

Fox Sports will broadcast the tournament in Australia, and live streaming will be accessible through the FOXTel app.

New Zealand:

Sky Sports has secured the broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup in New Zealand.

South Africa:

The SuperSport network will air the competition in South Africa.

These TV channels and streaming platforms will ensure that cricket enthusiasts from various countries can enjoy the thrilling action of the Asia Cup 2023.