The Asia Cup 2023 is almost here and is all set to kick off today on August 30th. The cricket boards have revealed the teams for the tournament, and the BCCI has also revealed the Indian squad for the event.
Asia Cup 2023 Team and Group
| Group | Team |
| Group A | India, Pakistan, and Nepal |
| Group B | Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka |
Asia Cup 2023: Host
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be hosting the matches. The first match will start in Pakistan at Multan on August 30th, featuring Pakistan against Nepal. There are a total of 13 matches, with 4 of them being hosted by Pakistan and the other 9 by Sri Lanka.
Asia Cup 2023: Schedule
Out of the 13 matches, Pakistan will have 4 as hosts, while the remaining 9 will be played in Sri Lanka. The Asia Cup 2023 will kick off in Multan with the opening match between Pakistan and Nepal on August 30.
Check out the full schedule of Asia Cup 2023 including the timings and locations.
| DATE | TIME (IST) | MATCH | VENUE |
| 30 AUG 2023 | 3.30 PM | Pakistan vs Nepal | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
| 31 AUG 2023 | 2.00 PM | Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| 02 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | India vs Pakistan | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| 03 SEP 2023 | 3.30 PM | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 04 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | India vs Nepal | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| 05 SEP 2023 | 3.30 PM | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 06 SEP 2023 | 3.30 PM | A1 Vs B2 | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| 09 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | B1 Vs B2 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 10 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | A1 Vs A2 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 12 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | A2 Vs B1 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 14 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | A1 Vs B1 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 15 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | A2 Vs B2 | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| 17 SEP 2023 | 2.00 PM | Asia Cup 2023: Final | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
Asia Cup 2023: Format
This time’s Asia Cup will be a 50-over One Day International (ODI) contest with 13 matches in total. One of the exciting games to watch will be between India and Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy, Sri Lanka.
OTT to stream Asia Cup 2023
Disney+ Hotstar, the popular app, will let you watch the ICC World Cup 2023 and Asia Cup 2023 on your mobile for free. They want more people in India to enjoy both cricket and their streaming service, Disney+ Hotstar, on their phones.
How you can watch Asia Cup in Pakistan and Bangladesh
People in Pakistan can watch the Asia Cup 2023 on PTV Sports, and cricket fans in Bangladesh can enjoy the matches on Gazi TV.
Asia Cup 2023: New Team
Amazing news for Nepal! They made it to the Asia Cup 2023 after doing really well in the ACC men’s premier cup. They won an exciting final against the UAE cricket team. This win is a big deal because Nepal will be in the Asia Cup for the first time ever.
Nepal did great and won the final by 7 wickets. Because of this win, they’re in Group A for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 along with India and Pakistan.
FAQs
In 2023, who will host the Asia Cup Series?
The Asia Cup 2023 will be hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
What is the starting date for Asia Cup 2023?
Asia Cup 2023 will begin on 30 August and end on 17 September
Which teams will be competing in the 2023 Asia Cup?
In 2023, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh will play.