Asia Cup 2023: All teams, Schedule, Venues, Tickets, Tv/streaming platform in India

Asia Cup 2023: A Preview

The 2023 Asia Cup will be the 16th edition of the tournament and will be jointly hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The tournament will be played in the ODI format and will feature six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal.

The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the world and is always fiercely contested. The 2023 edition is sure to be no different, with all six teams capable of winning.

Here is a brief preview of each team:

  • India: India is the defending champion, and will be the favorites to win the tournament again in 2023. They have a strong batting line-up led by Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, and a bowling attack that includes Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.
  • Pakistan: Pakistan are always a dangerous side in the Asia Cup, and will be looking to win their first title since 2012. They have a talented batting line-up that includes Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan, and a bowling attack that includes Shaheen Afridi and Hasan Ali.
  • Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka is the most successful team in Asia Cup history, having won the tournament a record six times. However, they have struggled in recent years and will be looking to improve on their performance in the 2018 edition, when they finished third.
  • Bangladesh: Bangladesh is the dark horse of the tournament. They have a young and talented team and have shown in recent years that they can compete with the best teams in Asia.
  • Afghanistan: Afghanistan are the newest team in the Asia Cup, but they have made a big impact in their short history. They have a strong batting line-up led by Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi, and a bowling attack that includes Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Gulbadin Naib.
  • Nepal: Nepal are the least experienced team in the tournament, but they will be looking to make their mark. They have a strong batting line-up led by Gyanendra Malla and Dipendra Airee, and a bowling attack that includes Sandeep Lamichhane and Sompal Kami.

The Asia Cup 2023 is sure to be a thrilling tournament, and it is impossible to predict who will win. However, one thing is for sure: it is going to be a lot of fun.

Schedule

The Asia Cup 2023 will be played from August 31 to September 17. The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing the other teams once. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four, where they will play each other once. The top two teams from the Super Four will then play in the final.

Here is the full schedule of the tournament:

Matches
August 31: India vs. Pakistan (Lahore)
September 1: Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh (Colombo)
September 2: Afghanistan vs. Nepal (Karachi)
September 3: India vs. Sri Lanka (Colombo)
September 4: Pakistan vs. Afghanistan (Karachi)
September 5: Bangladesh vs. Nepal (Lahore)
September 6: India vs. Afghanistan (Karachi)
September 7: Sri Lanka vs. Nepal (Lahore)
September 8: Pakistan vs. Bangladesh (Colombo)
September 9: Super Four match 1
September 10: Super Four match 2
September 11: Super Four match 3
September 12: Super Four match 4
September 13: Final (Karachi)

Venues

The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in four venues:

  • Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
  • National Stadium, Karachi
  • R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  • P Sara Oval, Colombo

Tickets

Tickets for the Asia Cup 2023 will be available for purchase online and at the respective venues. Prices for tickets will vary depending on the venue and the match.

TV/Streaming

The Asia Cup 2023 will be broadcast live in India on Star Sports and Hotstar. It will also be broadcast live in other countries around the world.

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