Tournament Format and Groups
Unlike earlier editions, the Asia Cup 2023 will be contested in the 50-over format, aligning with the impending ICC World Cup later this year. The tournament is scheduled to run from August 30th to September 17th, topping in the final match to be held at Sri Lanka’s Colombo.
The participating teams have been divided into two groups. Group A features cricket powerhouses India and Pakistan, along with the dynamic minnows Nepal. Group B comprises Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan, promising an intense battle for supremacy.
Squads and Players
Asia Cup 2023 All Team Squads. The excitement has already started as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced its 18-member squad for the tournament. While other teams are yet to announce their squads, fans are eagerly awaiting the lineups that will grace the Asia Cup 2023.
Key Fixtures to Protect
The tournament opener will see Pakistan taking on Nepal in Multan on August 30th. However, all eyes will undoubtedly be on the high-voltage clash between arch-rivals India and Pakistan, planned for September 2nd at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele. This encounter promises to be a spectacle of cricketing prowess and intense rivalry, capturing the hearts of fans worldwide.
All Team Squads Asia Cup 2023
| 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 | Mahesh Theekshana |
| Nepal Squad | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Paudel (c) | Aasif Sheikh | Bhim Sharki | Kushal Malla | Kushal Bhurtel | Kishore Mahato |
| Dipendra Singh Airee | Gulshan Jha | Aarif Sheikh | Karan KC | Sandeep Lamichhane | Lalit Rajbanshi |
| Sompal Kami | Mousom Dhakal | Sundeep Jora | Pratish GC | Arjun Saud |
| Afghanistan Squad (Predicted) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Bangladesh Squad (Predicted) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Asia Cup 2023 Complete Schedule
| Date | Match Details | Venue | Time (IST) |
| August 30 | Pakistan vs Nepal | Multan | 3:30 PM |
| August 31 | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Kandy | 2:00 PM |
| September 2 | IND vs PAK | Kandy | 2:00 PM |
| September 3 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Lahore | 3:30 PM |
| September 4 | India vs Nepal | Kandy | 2:00 PM |
| September 5 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Lahore | 3:30 PM |
| September 6 | SUPER 4 – PAK/AFG vs BAN/AFG | Lahore | 3:30 PM |
| September 9 | SUPER 4 – SL/AFG vs BAN/AFG | Colombo | 2:00 PM |
| September 10 | IND/NEP vs PAK/NEP | Colombo | 2:00 PM |
| September 12 | IND/NEP vs SL/AFG | Colombo | 2:00 PM |
| September 15 | IND/NEP vs BAN/AFG | Colombo | 2:00 PM |
| September 17 | FINAL | Colombo | 2:00 PM |
Check: ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Schedule As the countdown to Asia Cup 2023 begins, cricket enthusiasts around the globe are eagerly anticipating a showcase of top-class cricketing action. With the backdrop of the impending ICC World Cup, this edition holds immense significance for participating teams, offering them a golden chance to assess their readiness for the upcoming global event. Stay tuned for more updates on squads, players, and match results as the cricketing extravaganza unfolds across the picturesque venues of Multan and Colombo.
Remember to stay informed through official cricket sources for the latest information regarding team squads, players, and the complete schedule of the Asia Cup 2023.