The Asia Cup 2023 is like really close now, starting from August 30 and finishing on September 17. Like, almost all cricket boards spilled the beans on their teams for the tourney, and BCCI is gonna let the cat out of the bag about their squad tomorrow.
Group A: India, Pakistan, and Nepal
Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
The action’s gonna go down in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. First up, it’s gonna be a showdown in Multan, Pakistan, on August 30, with Pakistan taking on Nepal. Outta the 13 matches, Pakistan’s gonna be your host for 4, and the rest, like a whopping 9, are gonna be hosted by Sri Lanka.
Oh, and here’s the full schedule of Asia Cup 2023, along with when and where things are happening.
This time, the Asia Cup’s gonna rock a total of 13 One Day International (ODI) matches. And hold your horses for the epic clash between India and Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
| ate | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 30, 2023 | 3:30 PM | Pakistan vs Nepal | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| August 31, 2023 | 2 PM | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| September 2, 2023 | 2 PM | India vs Pakistan | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| September 3, 2023 | 3:30 PM | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| September 4, 2023 | 2 PM | India vs Nepal | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| September 5, 2023 | 3:30 PM | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| September 6, 2023 | 3:30 PM | A1 Vs B2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| September 9, 2023 | 2 PM | B1 Vs B2 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 10, 2023 | 2 PM | A1 Vs A2 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 12, 2023 | 2 PM | A2 Vs B1 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 14, 2023 | 2 PM | A1 Vs B1 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 15, 2023 | 2 PM | A2 Vs B2 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 17, 2023 | 2 PM | Asia Cup 2023 Final | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Now, let’s dive into the history. The Asia Cup cricket fiesta kicked off back in 1983, thanks to the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The whole idea was to spread the love and peace vibes among Asian countries. The curtain raiser was in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, back in ’84. And get this, Sharjah was like the HQ of the Asian Cricket Council till 1995. But like things got trimmed down in 2015.
| Rank | Team | Number of Titles |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | India | 7 |
| 2 | Sri Lanka | 6 |
| 3 | Pakistan | 2 |
| 4 | Bangladesh | 0 |
| 5 | Afghanistan | 0 |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 0 |
| 7 | Nepal | 0 |
Fast forward to 2016, the bigwigs at the International Cricket Council (ICC) dropped a game-changer. They decided to shake things up and alternate the Asia Cup matches between One Day International (ODI) format and Twenty20 International (T20I) format. Like, they synced it up with other big tourneys to help teams get their game faces on.
Hold up, there’s some hot news for Nepal! They snagged a spot in Asia Cup 2023 after acing the ACC men’s premier cup. In the final showdown, Nepal outplayed UAE and scored themselves a golden ticket to the big league. This is Nepal’s first shot at the Asia Cup, and they’re in Group A, rubbing shoulders with India and Pakistan.
FAQs
- What are the dates for Asia Cup 2023?
The Asia Cup 2023 is set to kick off on August 30 and wrap up on September 17.
- Have the teams for the tournament been announced?
Yes, almost all the cricket boards have unveiled their teams for the Asia Cup 2023, except for the BCCI, which is expected to reveal its squad tomorrow.
- How are the teams grouped for the Asia Cup 2023?
The teams are divided into two groups:
Group A: India, Pakistan, and Nepal
Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
- Where will the matches take place?
The matches will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The opening match is scheduled for Multan, Pakistan, on August 30, where Pakistan will face Nepal.
