Asia Cup 2023
The Asia Cup is one of the most popular cricket tournaments in the world. It is held every two years and features the top teams from Asia. The 2023 Asia Cup will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17.
The tournament will be played in a round-robin format, with each team playing the other once. The top four teams will then qualify for the semi-finals. The final will be played on September 17.
The defending champions are Pakistan, who won the 2018 tournament in the UAE. They will be looking to defend their title on home soil.
The other teams in the tournament are Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal and the UAE.
The Asia Cup is a great opportunity for the top teams in Asia to compete against each other. It is also a chance for the up-and-coming teams to gain experience and exposure.
The 2023 Asia Cup is sure to be a closely contested tournament. With so many talented teams in the mix, it is anyone’s guess who will lift the trophy.
Here are some of the key things to watch out for in the Asia Cup 2023:
- The battle between India and Pakistan. India and Pakistan are the two most popular cricket teams in the world, and their matches are always hotly contested. The Asia Cup is the perfect opportunity for these two teams to renew their rivalry.
- The rise of Afghanistan. Afghanistan is one of the up-and-coming teams in world cricket. They have a young and talented team, and they are capable of causing upsets. They will be looking to make their mark in the Asia Cup.
- The return of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is one of the most successful teams in Asia Cup history. However, they have struggled in recent years. They will be looking to use the Asia Cup as a platform to rebuild their team and challenge for the title.
The Asia Cup 2023 is sure to be a thrilling tournament. With so many talented teams in the mix, it is anyone’s guess who will lift the trophy. Be sure to tune in and catch all the action.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
Group Stage
- August 30: Pakistan vs Nepal, Multan Cricket Stadium
- August 31: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- September 1: India vs Afghanistan, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- September 2: Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Multan Cricket Stadium
- September 3: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- September 4: India vs UAE, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- September 5: Nepal vs Bangladesh, Multan Cricket Stadium
- September 6: Pakistan vs Afghanistan, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- September 7: India vs Sri Lanka, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- September 8: UAE vs Nepal, Multan Cricket Stadium
Super Four
- September 9: 1st vs 2nd, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- September 10: 3rd vs 4th, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- September 11: 1st vs 3rd, Multan Cricket Stadium
- September 12: 2nd vs 4th, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
- September 13: 1st vs 4th, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- September 14: 2nd vs 3rd, Multan Cricket Stadium
Semi-finals
- September 15: SF1, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
- September 16: SF2, Pallekele International Cricket Stadium
Final
- September 17: Final, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
The tournament will be held in a round-robin format, with each team playing the other once. The top four teams will then qualify for the Super Four. The top two teams in the Super Four will then play the semi-finals. The final will be played on September 17.
The defending champions are Pakistan, who won the 2018 tournament in the UAE. They will be looking to defend their title on home soil.
The other teams in the tournament are Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and the UAE.
The Asia Cup is a great opportunity for the top teams in Asia to compete against each other. It is also a chance for the up-and-coming teams to gain experience and exposure.
The 2023 Asia Cup is sure to be a closely contested tournament. With so many talented teams in the mix, it is anyone’s guess who will lift the trophy.
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Asia Cup 2023 Tickets
Tickets for the Asia Cup 2023 are not yet on sale. However, you can register your interest on the official website of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The PCB will announce ticket sales details in due course.
With less than one month left for the Asia Cup 2023, there is still no update on tickets from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) yet. With the Continental Cup set to kick off on August 30 in Pakistan, and the blockbuster Indo-Pak clash on September 2, fans do not want to miss out on the opportunity to watch their favorite stars in action.
The Asia Cup 2023 tickets will be sold online on the Sri Lanka Cricket website, www.srilankacricket.lk. The tickets will be divided into three categories: Premium, Standard, and General. The premium category will be priced highest, while General tickets will be priced lowest. With India and Pakistan locking horns during only Continental Cup and ICC events, the demand for tickets is huge.
Also, SLC would keep a few tickets for dignitaries. The Dambulla Kandy stadium has a capacity of 35,000, and it is expected to be a full house as fans across India and Pakistan are set to travel to Sri Lanka to watch this blockbuster clash.
The Asia Cup is a popular tournament, and tickets are likely to sell out quickly. So, if you are planning to attend, it is advisable to register your interest early.
Ticket prices for the Asia Cup 2023 have not yet been announced. However, they are likely to be in the range of PKR 500 to PKR 5000.
The Asia Cup 2023 will be held in Pakistan from August 30 to September 17. The tournament will be played in two venues, the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the Multan Cricket Stadium.
Asia Cup 2023 Tickets: Continental Cup tickets to be available online and offline
The Asia Cup 2023 tickets will be Available online on the Sri Lanka Cricket website, www.srilankacricket.lk. The tickets have been divided into three categories: Premium, Standard, and General. The premium category will have the highest price, while General tickets will have a low price. With India and Pakistan locking horns during only Continental Cup and ICC events, the demand for tickets is huge.
Also, SLC would be keeping a few tickets for dignitaries. The Dambulla Kandy stadium has a capacity of 35000, and it is expected to be a full house as fans across India and Pakistan are set to travel to Sri Lanka to watch this blockbuster clash.
Asia Cup 2023 Date
The Asia Cup 2023 schedule has been announced, and the Asia Cup 2023 will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17 2023.
Asia Cup 2023 Taems List
Group A
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pakistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Nepal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group B
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Lost | Draw | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | Bangladesh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Sri Lanka | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
How to Watch Asia Cup 2023 LIVE
Star Sports to broadcast live coverage of Asia Cup 2023 in India and its subcontinent (Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives, and Bhutan) countries; all matches streamed live in the Indian subcontinent on Disney+Hotstar digital platform (Website, App). Star Sports will telecast DP World Asia Cup 2023 matches live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD and Star Sports Tamil.
SuperSport to telecast live coverage of Asia Cup 2023 in South Africa; all matches live streamed on the SuperSport digital platform (Website, App). Cricket fans in Bangladesh can watch matches live broadcast on Gazi TV (GTV). Gazi Television which is officially known as GTV is a Bengali language digital cable television. Ariana Television Network (ATN) has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the Asia Cup 2023 in Afghanistan.
Asia Cup 2023 matches can be watched Live on YuppTV from Australia, New Zealand, Continental Europe, Malaysia, Japan, South East Asia (except Singapore). YuppTV, the world’s largest Over-The-Top (OTT) provider for South Asian content has secured the digital media rights for the Asia Cup 2023. YuppTV has acquired exclusive rights to stream Asia Cup 2023 live in Australia, New Zealand, Continental Europe, Malaysia, Japan, and South East Asia (except Singapore).
PTV Sports and Ten Sports are the official broadcasters in Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023, PTV Sports own exclusive telecast rights for the all matches played in this tournament; they also acquired OTT (Audio, Video, and other media services via the internet) right. Daraz and Tapmad will provide live streaming of the tournament in Pakistan.
E-Vision has acquired exclusive broadcast and media rights for the Asia Cup 2023 and it will be shown only on the CricLife MAX channel in the MENA region. STARZPLAY will live stream the 15th edition of the DP World Asia Cup 2023 across the MENA region. Cricket viewers in the UAE can get all the action exclusively on CricLife MAX channel on eLife TV, Switch TV and in MENA via the new Sports bundle available on the STARZPLAY app.
Star India announced that Disney+Hotstar now officially available in the United Kingdom and United States of America, and Asia Cup 2023 matches streamed online on the digital platform for viewers. The Asia Cup 2023, which currently is without a television partner in the UK/USA, will be available to subscribers in the two countries via Disney+Hotstar with a with subscription fees in two tiers – annually and monthly.
Star Sports: Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 HD Hindi, Star Sports SELECT 1, Star Sports SELECT 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Tamil
The 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to be the 16th edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament, with the matches being played as One-Day International (ODI) format in Pakistan.
| TV CHANNELS/BROADCASTING RIGHTS |
| India & Subcontinent | Star Sports |
| Australia | Yupp TV |
| South Africa | SuperSport |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV (GTV), Channel 9, BTV National |
| Afghanistan | Ariana TV |
| New Zealand | Yupp TV |
| UK, USA | Disney+Hotstar |
| Sri Lanka | SLRC (Channel Eye) |
| Canada | Disney+Hotstar |
| Pakistan | PTV Sports, Ten Sports |
| MENA | STARZPLAY via CricLife MAX |
| UAE | CricLife MAX via eLife TV, Switch TV |
| DIGITAL | Disney + Hotstar, SuperSport Live, Yupp TV |
Yupp TV: Australia, New Zealand, Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland and Faroe Islands, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino and Vatican City, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan, Malaysia, Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Hong Kong (Non-Exclusive), Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Myanmar, North Korea, Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
ASIA CUP 2023 SCHEDULE, SQUADS
Date: Aug 30, 2023
Match: Pakistan vs Nepal
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Aug 31, 2023
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 02, 2023
Match: Pakistan vs India
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 03, 2023
Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 04, 2023
Match: India vs Nepal
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 05, 2023
Match: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 06, 2023
Match: A1 vs B2, Super Fours, 1st Match
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 09, 2023
Match: B1 vs B2, Super Fours, 2nd Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 10, 2023
Match: A1 vs A2, Super Fours, 3rd Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 12, 2023
Match: A2 vs B1, Super Fours, 4th Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 14, 2023
Match: A1 vs B1, Super Fours, 5th Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 15, 2023
Match: A2 vs B2, Super Fours, 6th Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 17, 2023
Match: TBC vs TBC, Final
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
FAQs
Q: When is the Asia Cup 2023?
A: The Asia Cup 2023 will be held from August 30 to September 17, 2023.
Q: Where is the Asia Cup 2023 being held?
A: The Asia Cup 2023 will be held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The matches will be played in Three venues, the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and the Multan Cricket Stadium And Kandy, Sri Lanka and Colombo, Sri Lanka.
Q: Which teams are participating in the Asia Cup 2023?
A: The following teams are participating in the Asia Cup 2023:
- Bangladesh
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Afghanistan
- Nepal
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Q: How many teams qualify for the semi-finals of the Asia Cup 2023?
A: The top four teams from the group stage will qualify for the semi-finals of the Asia Cup 2023.
Q: Who is the defending champion of the Asia Cup?
A: Pakistan is the defending champion of the Asia Cup. They won the 2018 tournament in the UAE.
Q: How can I watch the Asia Cup 2023?
A: The Asia Cup 2023 will be broadcast live in most countries around the world. You can check with your local broadcaster to find out how to watch the tournament.
