Asia Cup 2023 schedule is out. The prestigious cricket tournament will see six teams battling it in Sri Lanka and Pakistan for the coveted trophy. Sri Lanka is the defending champion, while Asian powerhouses India and Pakistan are paired in the same group. Meanwhile, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, making their Asia Cup debut, are other teams.    

Asia Cup 2023

The Asia Cup 2023 cricket tournament is the 16th edition of the tournament, which began in 1984. India has been crowned Asia Cup champions seven times. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has lifted the title six times and twice. The 2023 edition is a 50-over tournament. 

Group A consists of India, Pakistan, and Nepal. Group B will see stiff competition with the likes of Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Each Asia Cup team will play two matches in the group stage, with the top two sides in each group progressing to Super 4s. The second round will see four teams fighting against each other for a place in the final. The top two teams in the Super 4s will vie for the title.  

Asia Cup 2023 Schedule

The tournament begins on August 30, with the final scheduled for September 17. Nine matches will be hosted by Sri Lanka, including the final. Meanwhile, Pakistan will host the tournament opener and three more fixtures. The much-awaited India-Pakistan clash is on September 2 in Kandy. 

Here’s the complete Asia Cup 2023 schedule:

Date	Day	Match	Venue
August 30	Wednesday	Pakistan vs Nepal	Multan Cricket Stadium
August 31	Thursday	Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka	Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy
September 2	Saturday	Pakistan vs India	Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy
September 3	Sunday	Bangladesh vs Afghanistan	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
September 4	Monday	India vs Nepal	Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy
September 5	Tuesday	Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
September 6	Wednesday	Super 4s – A1 vs B2	Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
September 9	Saturday	Super 4s – B1 vs B2	Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
September 10	Sunday	Super 4s – A1 vs A2	Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
September 12	Tuesday	Super 4s – A2 vs B1	Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
September 14	Thursday	Super 4s – A1 vs B1	Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
September15	Friday	Super 4s – A2 vsB2	Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
September 17	Sunday	Final	Premadasa Stadium, Colombo

All matches will begin at 1:30 PM IST. If India and Pakistan advance from the group to Super 4s, the arch-rivals could meet again on September 10 and likely on September 17, which will be the first India-Pakistan final in Asia Cup history. 

Asia Cup Winners So Far

India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are the only teams to win the Asia Cup. The following is a list of all the teams that have won the Asia Cup so far:

• India – Seven-time Champions

  India is the most successful team in Asia Cup history, winning the tournament seven times. India’s last Asia Cup win came in 2018. The Men in Blue have won the Asia Cup in the following years:

1. 1984
2. 1988
3. 1990-91
4. 1995
5. 2010
6. 2016
7. 2018

• Sri Lanka – Six-time Champions

  Sri Lanka has tasted success in the Asia Cup on six occasions. If Sri Lanka wins the Asia Cup 2023 this year, it will be their seventh title, equaling India’s record. Sri Lanka has won the Asia Cup in the following years:
  

1. 1986
2. 1997
3. 2004
4. 2008
5. 2014
6. 2022 

• Pakistan -Two-time Champions

Pakistan is the most unpredictable team. The Men in Green have won the Asia Cup twice. Pakistan’s latest Asia Cup triumph came in 2012. It was under the leadership of Misbah-ul-Haq. Pakistan has won the Asia Cup in the following years:

1. 2000
2. 2012

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Concluding Thoughts

Though only six teams are featuring in the Asia Cup, the 39-year-old tournament has witnessed plenty of exciting moments over the years. India and Pakistan go into the tournament as favorites due to their superior record in the ODI format. However, Sri Lanka and have proved they can punch above their weight. 

Afghanistan will be hoping to repeat last year’s performance, which saw them qualify for Super 4s. Nepal, however, has a herculean task after being drawn along with India and Pakistan in Group A. But they will be eager to gain much-needed match experience.

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FAQs about Asia Cup 2023

• What is the format of this year’s Asia Cup?

The upcoming Asia Cup will be played in the ODI format. 

• What time do the Asia Cup matches start?

All Asia Cup matches will begin at 1:30 PM IST.

• Which are the venues for the Asia Cup 2023?

The four venues are Multan Cricket Stadium, Pallekele International Stadium, Kandy, Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore, and Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. 

• How often is the Asia Cup held?

The Asia Cup is typically held once every two years. However, the frequency may vary depending on scheduling and other factors.

• Which teams are participating in the Asia Cup 2023?

The following teams are participating in the Asia Cup 2023:

1. Pakistan
2. India
3. Nepal
4. Bangladesh
5. Afghanistan
6. Sri Lanka

• What is the format of the Asia Cup 2023?

The Asia Cup 2023 will be a 50-over tournament. The teams will be divided into two groups of three, with each team playing each other once in the group stage. The top two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage, where they will play each other once. The top two teams from the Super Four stage will then play in the final.

• What are the key dates for the Asia Cup 2023?

Opening match: 30 August 2023 (Pakistan vs Nepal, Multan)
Final: 17 September 2023 (TBD, Colombo)