The timetable for the Men’s ODI Asia Cup 2023, co-facilitated by the Pakistan and Sri-lanka, is out with the competition running from August 30 to September 17, 2023.
The Asia cup 2023, which will be played in fifty overs design, has six groups isolated into two gatherings of three groups each. India, Pakistan and Nepal are in group A while Sri-lanka, Bangladesh and Afghanistan are in group B.
ASIA CUP 2023 GROUPS:
| SR | Group A | Group B | |||
| 1 | India | Sri-lanka | |||
| 2 | Pakistan | Afghanistan | |||
| 3 | Nepal | Bangladesh |
In Multan, Pakistan, the host nation Pakistan will square off against Nepal in the inaugural game. The event will use a hybrid format, with Pakistan hosting four matches over two locations and Sri Lanka hosting the remaining matches.
On September 2, 2023, in Kandy, will be held the match between India and Pakistan that puts smiles on people’s faces and stirs their emotions. The globe wants to see this legendary match as well as being famous among Asian nations. The group stage matches will be followed by the super 4s, which will start from 6 September 2023.
The top two places after the super 4s are taken into consideration as two finalists. On September 17 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, the top two players from the super 4 will play in the championship game.
Asia Cup Fixtures:
| Group Stages | |||||||
| Date | Venue | ||||||
| 30-Aug | Pakistan Vs Nepal | Multan, Pakistan | |||||
| 31-Aug | Bangladesh Vs Sri-lanka | Kandy, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 2-Sep | India Vs Pakistan | Kandy, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 3-Sep | Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan | Lahore, Pakistan | |||||
| 4-Sep | India Vs Nepal | Kandy, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 5-Sep | Afganistan Vs Sri-lanka | Lahore, Pakistan | |||||
| Super 4s | |||||||
| 6-Sep | A1 Vs B2 | Lahore, Pakistan | |||||
| 9-Sep | B1 Vs B2 | Colombo, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 10-Sep | A1 vs A2 | Colombo, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 12-Sep | A2 vs B1 | Colombo, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 14-Sep | A1 Vs B1 | Colombo, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 15-Sep | A2 Vs B2 | Colombo, Sri-lanka | |||||
| 17-Sep | Final | Colombo, Sri-lanka | |||||
Most Successful team of Asia cup:
The Asia Cup is a famous cricket competition that brings together the top teams from Asia. These are its most successful teams. The league has witnessed a lot of noteworthy events and exciting matches since it began in 1984. Here is a short rundown of the top Asia Cup squads:
India: [7 Titles]
India has won the prestigious Asia Cup seven times, making them the most successful team in the competition’s history. They were successful in 1984, 1988, 1990–1991; 1995; 2010, 2016; and 2018. India has continually shown itself to be a strong force in the sport. Because of its long history in cricket and its plethora of talent.
Sri Lanka [5 Titles]
With five championship victories, Sri Lanka is the second-most successful team in the Asia Cup. In 1986, 1997, 2000, 2004, and most recently in 2022, the island country won. Sri Lanka has frequently won the competition thanks to their thrilling and aggressive brand of cricket.
Pakistan [2 Titles]
The two times Pakistan has won the Asia Cup were in 2000 and 2012. Pakistan has consistently been a competitive team in the competition, known for their ferocious fast bowlers and powerful batters. Their love for cricket has never diminished. Despite the fact that they have not been as successful as India and Sri Lanka, and they still contend for the championship.
| Edition | Year | Winner | Result | Runner Up | Host Country |
| 1 | 1984 | India | India Won | SL | UAE |
| 2 | 1986 | SL | 5 wickets | Pakistan | SL |
| 3 | 1988 | India | 6 wickets | SL | Ban |
| 4 | 1990-91 | India | 7 wickets | SL | India |
| 5 | 1995 | India | 8 wickets | SL | UAE |
| 6 | 1997 | SL | 8 wickets | India | SL |
| 7 | 2000 | Pak | 39 runs | SL | Ban |
| 8 | 2004 | SL | 25 runs | India | SL |
| 9 | 2008 | SL | 100 runs | India | Pak |
| 10 | 2010 | India | 81 runs | SL | SL |
| 11 | 2012 | Pak | 2 runs | Ban | Ban |
| 12 | 2014 | SL | 5 wickets | Pakistan | Ban |
| 13 | 2016 | India | 8 wickets | Ban | Ban |
| 14 | 2018 | India | 3 wickets | Ban | UAE |
| 15 | 2022 | SL | SL wins by 23 Runs | Pakistan | SL |
| 16 | 2023 | TBC | TBC | TBC | Pak and SL |
The event will include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, the five full members of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
Nepal will join these teams after advancing for the first time by winning the ACC Men’s Premier Cup in 2023. The addition of a new team like Nepal increases the competition’s excitement and unpredictability. This appeals to cricket fans all around the world.
