Asia Cup Overview | Winner and Runner-up | Tournament format | Stats

Introduction

Asia Cup 2023 is likely to begin in September 2023. As per future tournaments schedule prepared by ICC International Cricket Council, Pakistan is host for Asia Cup upcoming edition 2023. Indian Cricket is still to confirm their participation in upcoming Asia Cup in Pakistan. Political issues between Pakistan and India are becoming major problem in cricket for both countries. Last time bilateral series between both countries was played back in 2013/14.

After that series, both countries have not still faced each other in any bilateral series except ICC tournaments and Asia Cup. After that series, India and Pakistan faced each other in 2014 T20 World Cup in Bangladesh, 2015 ODI World Cup in Australia, 2016 T20 World Cup in India, 2017 Champions Trophy in England, 2018 Asia Cup in UAE, 2019 ODI World Cup in England, 2021 T20 World Cup in UAE and 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.

India is the most successful team in Asia Cups. India has won seven titles including six ODI cup and one T20. First Asia Cup was held in 1984 in UAE. First time, only India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka were part of Asia Cup. India was the winner of first edition played in 1984.

Some reports are coming that India might play their group stage matches in UAE and other teams will play in Pakistan. If India qualifies for playoffs, then final will be arranged in UAE. If India fails to qualify for final then Pakistan will host final. Asia Cup 2023 is likely to be played in ODI format. Six teams will participate in tournament, divided into two groups. Confirm participants are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.  Here are some details you want to know about Asia Cup 2023:

Administrator	ACC Asian Cricket Council
Asia Cup 2023 host	Pakistan (likely)
Teams	6 (TBC)
Format	One Day International (ODI)
Schedule	September 2023 (exact dates are still not confirmed)

 

All teams’ squad and tournament fixtures will be available soon as announced by official.

Asia Cup 2022

Asia Cup 2022 was played in UAE. India was host, but due to some reasons tournament was shifted from India to UAE. It was contested between six participants. Asia Cup 2022 was played in T20 format. Tournament from 27 August until 11 September 2023.

Player of the tournament	Wanindu Hasaranga
Most runs	Muhammad Rizwan
Most wickets	Bhuvneshwar Kumar

India and Pakistan faced each other twice in 2022 Asia Cup. First match was won by India and Pakistan made come back in second with win over India. Tournament final was played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Sri Lanka became champions and Pakistan finished as runner-ups.

Conclusion

This time some high octane clashes will be seen between teams. Every team will come with their full strength squads to win title. India and Pakistan match will break all previous viewers’ records. Every cricket fan is waiting for this clash. Other teams will give tough time to each other. Soon all details of Asia Cup will be provided to you as finalized by cricket boards and authority.