# Unveiling the 2023 Asia Cup Schedule: Everything you need to know about the hosts, venue and teams

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Published: 2023-03-12  
Updated: 2023-03-12  
Author: REMYA BABU S

Asia Cup schedule 2023: The [Asia Cup 2023](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Asia_Cup) is one of the most highly anticipated cricket events of the year. The tournament will take place in Pakistan from September 2nd to September 17th, 2023. The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament that features teams from Asia, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.

> Pakistani & Indian players likely to team up in Afro-Asia Cup 2023, as Afro Asia Cup scheduled for mid 2023, prominent cricketers from rivals India and Pakistan are set to play on the same team. There are some reports that Babar & Virat will be in a same team.[#Zaroori](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Zaroori?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#Sports](https://twitter.com/hashtag/Sports?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/Tx9ofWHc4e](https://t.co/Tx9ofWHc4e)
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> — Zaroori (@zarooripk) [March 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/zarooripk/status/1633483989393502208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

The tournament will be administered by the Asian Cricket Council and all matches will be played in the One Day International (ODI) format. The tournament will feature six teams: Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and UAE. The tournament will follow a round-robin format and the venue for the tournament is yet to be determined.

Initially, Pakistan was named the host country, but due to the tense political climate between India and Pakistan, the tournament is likely to be moved to a neutral location such as the United Arab Emirates or Sri Lanka to allow India and Pakistan to participate in the competition. The tournament will consist of 12 one-day internationals.

> Rohit as captain:  
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> Won IPL 2013  
> Won CL T20 2013  
> Won IPL 2015  
> Won IPL 2017  
> Won Nidahas Trophy 2018  
> Won Asia Cup 2018  
> Won IPL 2019  
> Won IPL 2020  
> ❓- WC (2023)   
>  [#RohitSharma𓃵](https://twitter.com/hashtag/RohitSharma%F0%93%83%B5?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) || [@ImRo45](https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/enSpPlPQ85](https://t.co/enSpPlPQ85)
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> — 🧢ʀᴀᴊɴᴀɴᴅᴀɴɪ ꜱɪɴɢʜ⁴⁵🇮🇳 ( Rohika) (@Singh_Ro45) [March 5, 2023](https://twitter.com/Singh_Ro45/status/1632247066369069057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

## Here is everything you need to know about the Asia Cup 2023: Asia Cup schedule 2023

> Bumrah is out of IPL 2023, Asia Cup but expected to be fit in time for World Cup. [pic.twitter.com/hTpAWTXNYq](https://t.co/hTpAWTXNYq)
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> — Cric Point (@RealCricPoint) [March 8, 2023](https://twitter.com/RealCricPoint/status/1633278651520393216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

1. **Host Country**: Pakistan is the official host country for the Asia Cup 2023. However, due to the political tensions between India and Pakistan, the competition may move to a neutral venue that is not biased against any team.
2. **Teams**: Six teams will participate in the Asia Cup 2023, including Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
3. **Format**: All matches will be one-day internationals, and a round-robin format will be followed. The top five teams, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan, have already secured their spots in the main competition.
4. **Schedule**: The Asia Cup 2023 is set to start on September 2nd, 2023, and end on September 17th, 2023. The schedule for all match times and venues will be available as soon as it is announced by the organizing committee.
5. **Venue**: The venue for the Asia Cup 2023 is yet to be decided.
6. **Previous Winners**: Sri Lanka is the current winner of the Asia Cup, having won the tournament in 2018.
7. **Other Participating Teams**: Apart from the six confirmed teams, Hong Kong, Kuwait, and Singapore have also expressed their interest in participating in the tournament. However, their participation is yet to be confirmed.
8. **ICC Future Tour Programs**: The Asia Cup Tournament will be a part of the ICC’s future tour programs. This means that the tournament will be held every two years, and the venue and host country will be decided by the ACC.

> Pakistani, Indian players likely to team up in Afro-Asia Cup 2023: report [https://t.co/09mpsjYdxt](https://t.co/09mpsjYdxt) via [@geosupertv](https://twitter.com/geosupertv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
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> — Imran Khan (@WHaider45) [March 7, 2023](https://twitter.com/WHaider45/status/1633094414947041283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

| Asia Cup 2023 | Details |
| --- | --- |
| Date | 2nd September to 17th September 2023 |
| Host Country | Pakistan |
| Administrator | Asian Cricket Council |
| Venue | TBD |
| Format | ODI |
| Tournament format | Round-robin |
| Teams | Pakistan, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Singapore |
| Current Winner | Sri Lanka |

Asia Cup schedule 2023: The Asia Cup 2023 is expected to be an exciting event for cricket lovers around the world. With top teams from Asia competing against each other, the tournament is sure to be full of thrilling moments. Stay tuned for more updates on the Asia Cup 2023.

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