Anticipation is soaring as the cricketing world gears up for the grand spectacle of the 16th edition of the Asia Cup in 2023. This prestigious tournament, set to unfold in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, is a testament to the enduring allure of One-Day International (ODI) cricket. As fans eagerly await the clashes of titans, we delve into the tournament’s essence, hosts, participants, and broadcasting details.
The 2023 Asia Cup is poised to reverberate with the passion and thrill of ODI cricket. Six nations, representing the cricketing powerhouses of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, will converge to battle for supremacy. The matches promise to be a captivating blend of skill, strategy, and unwavering determination, making it an event that cricket enthusiasts can’t afford to miss.
Where to Watch Asia Cup Live Streaming 2023
The Asia Cup 2023 is all set to deliver cricketing excitement and drama to fans across the globe. With the stage set for fierce battles and unforgettable moments, cricket enthusiasts are eager to catch every match live. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the broadcasting rights and platforms for the Asia Cup 2023.
For those who prefer the digital realm, live streaming of the Asia Cup will be available on Disney + Hotstar, ensuring that fans can stay connected to the cricketing battles from anywhere, anytime.
1) India – Star Sports Network
For cricket aficionados in India and its subcontinent countries—including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Maldives, and Bhutan—Star Sports is the gateway to the Asia Cup 2023. The network will broadcast the live coverage of the tournament, ensuring that fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Hindi HD, Star Sports Select 1, Star Sports Select 1 HD, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 HD, and Star Sports Tamil are all set to be ablaze with the electrifying matches. Additionally, cricket enthusiasts can catch the matches streaming live on the Disney+Hotstar digital platform, accessible through the website and app.
2) United States – ESPN+
Cricket viewers in the United States will be treated to live coverage of the Asia Cup 2023 on ESPN+. The platform is set to broadcast all the matches, allowing fans across the Atlantic to stay connected to the cricketing fervor.
3) United Kingdom – TNT Sports
In the United Kingdom, TV coverage of the Asia Cup 2023 will be exclusively live on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport). This channel has secured the rights to bring the matches to cricket enthusiasts in the UK, ensuring that they can witness the unfolding drama.
4) Australia – YuppTV
YuppTV, the world’s largest Over-The-Top (OTT) provider for South Asian content, is extending its reach to cricket fans in Australia, Continental Europe, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and South East Asia (Except Singapore). Cricket enthusiasts in these regions can watch Asia Cup 2023 matches live on YuppTV, ensuring that the excitement transcends geographical boundaries.
5) Pakistan – PTV Sports and A-Sports HD
In Pakistan, the Asia Cup 2023 will be brought to cricket fans by PTV Sports and TenSportsHD. Both channels have secured exclusive telecast rights for all matches in the tournament. Not only that, but PTV Sports Live has also acquired the OTT rights, ensuring that fans have multiple options to catch the live action. Daraz and Tapmad will provide live streaming of the tournament in Pakistan, ensuring that fans have ample ways to stay connected.
6) Caribbean – ESPN
ESPN Caribbean is set to present live and exclusive action from the Asia Cup 2023 matches. Caribbean cricket enthusiasts can catch all the excitement on the ESPN Caribbean television network, with streaming coverage available through the ESPN App.
7) Australia – Foxtel and Kayo
Meanwhile, in Australia, every match of the 2023 Asia Cup will be played live and exclusively on Foxtel and the streaming platform Kayo.
8) Bangladesh – Gazi TV (GTV)
Bangladesh’s cricket fans can enjoy the live broadcast of the matches on Gazi TV (GTV). Known officially as GTV, this Bengali language digital cable television ensures that cricket enthusiasts in Bangladesh are part of the live action.
9) Afghanistan – Ariana Television Network (ATN)
Ariana Television Network (ATN) has secured the exclusive rights to broadcast the Asia Cup 2023 in Afghanistan. Cricket fans in Afghanistan can tune in to ATN and experience the thrills of the tournament.
10) MENA Region – E-Vision and STARZPLAY
E-Vision has secured the exclusive broadcast and media rights for the Asia Cup 2023 in the MENA region. Cricket enthusiasts can catch the matches exclusively on the CricLife MAX channel.
Additionally, STARZPLAY will livestream the tournament across the MENA region, ensuring that cricket lovers in the UAE can experience every match exclusively on the CricLife MAX channel through eLife TV, Switch TV, and the STARZPLAY app.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule
Date: Aug 30, 2023
Match: Pakistan vs Nepal
Venue: Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Aug 31, 2023
Match: Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 02, 2023
Match: Pakistan vs India
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 03, 2023
Match: Bangladesh vs Afghanistan
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 04, 2023
Match: India vs Nepal
Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 05, 2023
Match: Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 06, 2023
Match: A1 vs B2, Super Fours, 1st Match
Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Time: 3:30 PM (10:00 AM GMT / 03:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 09, 2023
Match: B1 vs B2, Super Fours, 2nd Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 10, 2023
Match: A1 vs A2, Super Fours, 3rd Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 12, 2023
Match: A2 vs B1, Super Fours, 4th Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 14, 2023
Match: A1 vs B1, Super Fours, 5th Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 15, 2023
Match: A2 vs B2, Super Fours, 6th Match
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Date: Sep 17, 2023
Match: TBC vs TBC, Final
Venue: R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Time: 2:00 PM (08:30 AM GMT / 02:00 PM LOCAL)
Asia Cup 2023 Squad
India Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Sanju Samson.
Pakistan Squad: Babar Azam (c), 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.
Nepal Squad: Rohit Paudel (c), Kushal Bhurtel, Aasif Sheikh, Bhim Sharki, Kushal Malla, Aarif Sheikh, Dipendra Singh Airee, Gulshan Jha, Sompal Kami, Karan KC, Sandeep Lamichhane, Lalit Rajbanshi, Pratish GC, Mousom Dhakal, Sundeep Jora, Kishore Mahato, Arjun Saud.
Bangladesh Squad: Shakib Al Hasan (c), Litton Das, Tanjid Hasan Tamim, Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mamhud, Mahedi Hasan, Nasum Ahmed, Shamim Hossain, Afif Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Mohammad Naim.
Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Rashid Khan, Gulbadin Naib, Karim Janat, Abdul Rahman, Sharafuddin Ashraf, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Suliman Safi, Fazalhaq Farooqi.
Sri Lanka Squad: Pathum Nissanka, Dimuth Karunaratne, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dasun Shanaka (C), Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Dilshan Madushanka, Dushmantha Chameera, Lahiru Kumara, Matheesha Pathirana, Pramod Madushan, Dunith Wellalage, Kusal Mendis, Akila Dananjaya, Nishan Madushka, Sahan Arachchige.
Dual Hosts: Pakistan and Sri Lanka
Pakistan and Sri Lanka have assumed the honor of co-hosting the 2023 Asia Cup, transforming the tournament into a cross-cultural celebration of the sport. The synergy of these two cricketing nations will set the stage for memorable clashes that will etch their mark in the annals of Asia Cup history.
As the cricketing giants assemble for the Asia Cup, the excitement is palpable. India, a powerhouse with seven titles (six ODI and one T20I), and Sri Lanka, with six titles (five ODI and one T20I), will showcase their prowess. Pakistan, having clinched the title twice, will strive to reaffirm their dominance. The tournament also welcomes Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, who are poised to challenge the established order with their passion and determination.
Conclusion
The 2023 Asia Cup is not merely a tournament; it’s a celebration of cricket’s vibrancy, diversity, and competitive spirit. With passionate fans and talented cricketers converging, this edition is poised to etch its mark as a chapter of cricketing brilliance that will resonate for years to come.