Asia Cup 2023 Schedule and Match Times with Venue Details

Sports ExpertAugust 12, 2023

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Here in this article, you will know all the updates regarding the Asia Cup 2023 Schedule and Match Times with Venue Details.The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has unveiled the match timings for the Asia Cup 2023, several weeks after announcing the tournament schedule. The disclosure of match timing specifics came forth from the ACC on Monday. Notably, the Asia Cup 2023 is primed to kick off on August 30, with Pakistan, the host nation, squaring off against Nepal in Multan. This 6-team tournament will be executed in a distinctive hybrid manner, encompassing four matches on Pakistani soil and the remaining nine encounters hosted by Sri Lanka.

The excitement for the Asia Cup 2023 is building up as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has revealed the match timings, and the participating teams have announced their squads. The tournament is set to commence on August 30, with hosts Pakistan taking on Nepal in Multan. Here’s everything you need to know about the Asia Cup 2023.

In terms of the Indian region, all 13 fixtures of the Asia Cup 2023 will commence uniformly at 3 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), equivalent to 8:30 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). A paramount fixture that has captured the collective anticipation is the IND vs PAK clash, scheduled for September 2nd in Kandy. This high-octane encounter will commence at 3 PM IST, further elevating the excitement.

Underpinning the tournament’s structure is the adoption of the 50-over format, a deliberate choice made in view of the forthcoming ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, which follows the Asia Cup chronologically. Functioning as a litmus test for World Cup readiness, this continental contest involving six teams is poised to refine their skills and strategic prowess.

The participating teams have been grouped into two clusters. Group 1 comprises India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group 2 features Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. This division ensures a compelling interplay of cricketing prowess, setting the stage for an enthralling tournament that not only stands as a preparatory crucible for the World Cup but also celebrates the spirit of the game across the Asian cricketing landscape.

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Asia Cup 2023 Match Timings

Weeks after announcing the schedule, the ACC has disclosed the match timings for all the matches. All 13 fixtures will begin at 3 PM Indian Standard Time (IST), which is 8:30 PM GMT. The most anticipated IND vs PAK game will be held on 2nd September in Kandy, beginning at the same time.

All Asian Cricket Team Squads

The first squad for the Asia Cup 2023 has already arrived, with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announcing its 18-member squad. Here’s a look at the squads of the participating teams:

Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Abdullah Shafique, Iftikhar Ahmed, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Haris, Faheem Ashraf, Haris Rauf, Usama Mir, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Shaheen Afridi.
India Squad (Predicted): Rohit Sharma(c), Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Washington Sundar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik.
Sri Lanka Squad (Predicted): Pathum Nissanka, Angelo Mathews, Charith Asalanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Nuwanidu Fernando, Chamika Karunaratne, Dasun Shanaka(c), Kasun Rajitha, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dilshan Madushanka, Sahan Arachchige, Dunith Wellalage, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana.
Bangladesh Squad: Tamim Iqbal(c), Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Taskin Ahmed, Ebadot Hossain, Yasir Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mushfiqur Rahim(w), Mustafizur Rahman, Nasum Ahmed, Rony Talukdar.
Afghanistan Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Hashmatullah Shahidi(c), Najibullah Zadran, Ibrahim Zadran, Gulbadin Naib, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Rahmat Shah, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Mohammad Nabi, Yamin Ahmadzai, Zia-ur-Rehman, Ikram Alikhil, Shahidullah Kamal, Azmatullah Omarzai, Riaz Hassan, Noor Ahmad.
Nepal Squad: Kushal Bhurtel, Sandeep Lamichhane, Rohit Paudel(c), Aasif Sheikh(w), Bhim Sharki, Dipendra Singh Airee, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sompal Kami, Gyanendra Malla, Pratis GC, Gulsan Jha.

Asia Cup Schedule 2023 – Overview

Event	Asia Cup 2023
Authority	Asian Cricket Council
Host Country	Sri Lanka and Pakistan
Total Teams	6 Teams
Total Matches	13 Matches
Teams	Pakistan, Nepal, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka
Start Date	2 September 2023
Final Match Date	16 September 2023
Cricket Format	One Day International
Format	Group Stage and Final