The Asian Cricket Council has announced the calendar for the next two years, which includes India and Pakistan in the same group for the Asia Cup 2023. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) president Jay Shah confirmed on Thursday that arch rivals India and Pakistan are in the same group for the Asia Cup 2023.
The Cricket Asia Cup 2023 will be the tournament’s 16th edition, with all matches being ODI’s. The first match of the Asia Cup 2023 has been tentatively scheduled for September 2nd, 2023.
Asia Cup 2023
Pakistan will serve as the Asia Cup’s official host country. The Asia Cup 2023 will be relocated from Pakistan to a neutral location that will not favor either team. The ACC will meet very soon to decide on a location.
Asia Cup Schedule 2023
| Date | 2nd September to 17th September 2023 |
| Host Country | 2023 (Pakistan) |
| Venue | TBD |
| Format | ODI |
| Tournament format | Round-robin |
| Teams | 6 |
| Last Asia Cup Winner | Sri Lanka |
| Most Successful Team | India (7 Titles) |
| Most Runs by Player | Sanath Jayasuriya (1220) |
| Most Wickets | Lasith Malinga (33) |
Teams Participating in Asia Cup 2023
The following is a list of the teams that will take part in the Asia Cup:
- Pakistan
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
- Qualifier
Team are placed in 2 Groups A and Group B and Each Group will have 3 Teams
In Group A
- India
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
In Group B
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Qualifier 1
A Total of 13 Number’s of match’s will be played in Asia cup 2023.
Roadmap of Team India for next two years:
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About the Tournament
In response to reports that the Indian cricket team would travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, Jay Shah, president of the Asia Cricket Council, announced on Tuesday that the multi-nation series would now be played on a neutral platform. The announcement came amid speculation that the event would be held in Pakistan.
The Asia Cup, according to Jay Shah, Secretary of the BCCI, will be held at an unaffiliated venue. Previous Asia Cup seasons were held in a variety of locations. He was elected to a second term as the organization’s secretary.
Presenting the @ACCMedia1 pathway structure & cricket calendars for 2023 & 2024! This signals our unparalleled efforts & passion to take this game to new heights. With cricketers across countries gearing up for spectacular performances, it promises to be a good time for cricket! pic.twitter.com/atzBO4XjIn
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) January 5, 2023
FAQs
When will the Asia Cup 2023 start?
Pakistan will host the Asia Cup (T20 Format) from September 2nd to September 17th, 2023.
What will the Asia Cup 2023 format be?
The Asia Cup will be the ODI format. Following that, the Asia Cup season will be in T20 format.
Who will serve as the Asia Cup tournament hosts in 2024?
Asia Cup 2024 host is yet to Declare it will be played in Dec 2024.
