Asia Cup Points Table

If you’re a cricket enthusiast, you’re in for an exhilarating treat with the Asia Cup 2023. This event brings together the cricketing giants of Asia to vie for supremacy and gear up for the highly anticipated World Cup. 

Let’s dive into the captivating world of the Asia Cup points table, where every win counts, every point matters, and every team aims for the ultimate glory.

The Lineup

Six formidable teams, including India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and defending champions Sri Lanka, will showcase their cricket prowess in the Asia Cup 2023. It’s a thrilling showdown that promises intense matches and nail-biting moments.

Group A	Played	Points	Net Run Rate
India	3	6	+0.854
Pakistan	3	4	+0.632
Nepal	3	2	-0.521

Group B	Played	Points	Net Run Rate
Sri Lanka	3	6	+0.722
Bangladesh	3	4	+0.311
Afghanistan	3	2	-0.935

The Format

The Asia Cup 2023 format is refreshingly uncomplicated. The teams are divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Group A comprises India, Pakistan, and Nepal, while Group B features Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Each team will compete against the others in their group, and every victory earns them valuable points.

Scoring System

In this cricketing extravaganza, a victory translates to 2 points for the winning team. In the event of a tie, both teams will share 1 point each. But here’s where it gets intriguing—the net run-rate also steps in as the tiebreaker when teams accumulate the same number of points. This means that not only wins but also the manner of victory holds significance.

Road to Glory

The race to the Super 4s and ultimately the grand final is determined by the points accumulated by each team throughout the tournament. Four out of the six teams will progress to the Super 4s stage, where they will continue battling for the coveted title. The top two teams from the Super 4s will then engage in a fierce face-off to decide the Asia Cup 2023 champion.

Asia Cup 2023 Schedule

• August 30: Pakistan vs. Nepal, Multan, Pakistan, 2:30 pm
•  August 31: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 2: Pakistan vs India, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 3: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan, Lahore, Pakistan, 2:30 pm
•  September 4: India vs Nepal, Kandy, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 5: Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan, Lahore, Pakistan, 2:30 pm
•  September 6: A1 vs B2, Lahore, Pakistan, 2:30 pm
•  September 9: B1 vs. B2, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 10: A1 vs. A2, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 12: A2 vs. B1, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 14: A1 vs. B1, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 15: A2 vs. B2, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 pm
•  September 17: Final (Super Fours 1 vs. Super Fours 2), Colombo, Sri Lanka, 3 pm

Asia Cup 2023 Teams

Pakistan Asia Cup Squad

• Babar Azam (captain)
•  Abdullah Shafique
•  Fakhar Zaman
•  Imam-ul-Haq
•  Salman Ali Agha
•  Iftikhar Ahmed
•  Tayyab Tahir
•  Mohammad Rizwan
•  Mohammad Haris
•  Shadab Khan
•  Mohammad Nawaz
•  Usama Mir
•  Faheem Ashraf
•  Haris Rauf
•  Mohammad Wasim Jnr
•  Naseem Shah
•  Shaheen Afridi

Bangladesh Asia Cup Squad

• Shakib Al Hasan (captain)
•  Litton Das
•  Tanjid Hasan Tamim
•  Najmul Hossain Shanto
•  Towhid Hridoy
•  Mushfiqur Rahim
•  Mehidy Hasan Miraz
•  Taskin Ahmed
•  Mustafizur Rahman
•  Hasan Mahmud
•  Mahedi Hasan
•  Nasum Ahmed
•  Shamim Hossain
•  Afif Hossain
•  Shoriful Islam
•  Ebadot Hossain
•  Mohammad Naim

Sri Lanka Asia Cup Squad

• Bhanuka Rajapaksa, 
•  Charith Asalanka,
•  Dinesh Chandimal,
•  Dhananjaya de Silva,
•  Asitha Fernando,
•  Nuwanidu Fernando,
•  Danushka Gunathilaka,
•  Wanindu Hasaranga,
•  Ashen Bandara,
•  Praveen Jayawickrama,
•  Chamika Karunaratne,
•  Pramod Madushan,
•  Dilshan, Madushanka,
•  Kusal Mendis,
•  Pathum Nissanka,
•  Matheesha Pathirana,
•  Dasun Shanaka,
•  Maheesh Theekshana,
•  Nuwan Thushara,
•  Jeffrey Vandersay

India Asia Cup Squad

• Rohit Sharma (C),
•  Shubman Gill,
•  Virat Kohli,
•  Shreyas Iyer,
•  KL Rahul,
•  Tilak Varma,
•  Suryakumar Yadav,
•  Hardik Pandya (VC),
•  Ravindra Jadeja,
•  Ishan Kishan,
•  Axar Patel,
•  Shardul Thakur,
•  Jasprit Bumrah,
•  Md. Shami,
•  Md. Siraj,
•  Kuldeep Yadav,
•  Prasidh Krishna.

Afghanistan Asia Cup Squad

• Hazratullah Zazai,
•  Mohammad Nabi,
•  Fareed Ahmad,
•  Usman Ghani,
•  Hashmatullah Shahidi,
•  Noor Ahmad,
•  Rahmanullah Gurbaz,
•  Karim Janat,
•  Rashid Khan,
•  Azmatullah Omarzai,
•  Fazalhaq Farooqi,
•  Samiullah Shinwari,
•  Najibullah Zadran,
•  Naveen-ul-Haq,
•  Mujeeb Ur Rahman,
•  Ibrahim, Zadran,
•  Afsar Zazai

Nepal Asia Cup Squad

• Arif Sheikh,
•  Aasif Sheikh,
•  Dipendra Singh Airee,
•  Sompal Kami,
•  Lalit Rajbanshi,
•  Sandeep Lamichhane,
•  Karna KC,
•  Gulsan Jha,
•  Rohit Paudel,
•  Bhim Sharki

Co-hosting the Extravaganza

Pakistan and Sri Lanka join hands as co-hosts for the Asia Cup 2023. While Pakistan initially planned to host the entire tournament, circumstances led to a hybrid model being adopted, ensuring cricketing action at its finest.

Can India Triumph Again?

India, with a remarkable history of 7 Asia Cup triumphs, enters as one of the favorites. Their prowess and experience make them strong contenders to lift an 8th title. The Men in Blue are a force to be reckoned with, and all eyes are on their journey through the tournament.

The Asia Cup 2023 promises thrilling clashes, strategic battles, and moments that will be etched in cricketing history. As each match unfolds, the points table will reflect the resilience, skill, and determination of these teams. Who will emerge as the ultimate champion? Stay tuned as the action unfolds on the cricketing stage like no other.

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