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{{Short description| | {{Short description|Annual international cricket tournament}} | ||
{{ | {{Distinguish|2023 AFC Asian Cup}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2023}} | ||
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| cricket format = [[One Day International]] | | cricket format = [[One Day International]] | ||
| tournament format = Group [[Round-robin tournament|round-robin]] and [[playoffs]] | | tournament format = Group [[Round-robin tournament|round-robin]] and [[playoffs]] | ||
| host = {{cr|Pakistan}}<br>{{cr|Sri Lanka}} | | host = {{cr|Pakistan}} <br> {{cr|Sri Lanka}} | ||
| champions = {{cr|India}} | | champions = {{cr|India}} | ||
| count = 8 | | count = 8 | ||
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| previous_year = 2022 | | previous_year = 2022 | ||
| previous_tournament = 2022 Asia Cup | | previous_tournament = 2022 Asia Cup | ||
| next_year = | | next_year = 2025 | ||
| next_tournament = | | next_tournament = 2025 Asia Cup | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''2023 Asia Cup''' (also known as '''Super 11 Asia Cup''' for sponsorship reasons)<ref>{{Cite web |last=KT |first=Team |title=Super 11 sign on as title sponsor for Asia Cup |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sports/cricket/super-11-sign-on-as-title-sponsor-for-asia-cup |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref> was the 16th edition of the | The '''2023 Asia Cup''' (also known as '''Super 11 Asia Cup''' for sponsorship reasons)<ref>{{Cite web |last=KT |first=Team |title=Super 11 sign on as title sponsor for Asia Cup |url=https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sports/cricket/super-11-sign-on-as-title-sponsor-for-asia-cup |access-date=28 August 2023 |website=Khaleej Times |language=en}}</ref> was the 16th edition of the men's [[Asia Cup]] cricket tournament. The matches were played as [[One Day International|One Day Internationals]] (ODIs) with [[Pakistan Cricket Board|Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka Cricket|Sri Lanka]] as the official host.<ref>{{cite news |title=India bat first and slot Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli at No. 3 and 4 |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/asia-cup-2023-1388374/india-vs-pakistan-3rd-match-group-a-1388394/live-cricket-score |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=2 September 2023 |language=en |quote=Even though Pakistan are the official hosts of the tournament, the Indian government didn't allow the team to travel to Pakistan, which meant the contest had to take place at a neutral venue: Pallekele in Sri Lanka.}}</ref><ref name="Forbes">{{cite news |last1=Lavalette |first1=Tristan |title=India And Pakistan Renew Cricket's Biggest Rivalry In Financial Windfall For Asia Cup |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/tristanlavalette/2023/08/30/india-and-pakistan-renew-crickets-biggest-rivalry-in-financial-windfall-for-asia-cup/ |work=Forbes |language=en |quote=Eventually, common sense prevailed as a compromise was struck with Pakistan to retain hosting duties but nine of the 13 matches will be played in Sri Lanka, including all of India's games and the final on September 17.}}</ref> It was held in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, between 30 August to 17 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Asia Cup to be held in September before ODI World Cup, confirms ACC chairman Jay Shah |url=https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-to-be-held-in-september-before-odi-world-cup-confirms-acc-chairman-jay-shah-549650 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=WION |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106074158/https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-to-be-held-in-september-before-odi-world-cup-confirms-acc-chairman-jay-shah-549650 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Asia Cup 2023 dates: Matches start on August 31; Four in Pakistan, nine in Sri Lanka |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/asia-cup-2023-schedule-ind-vs-pak-dates-august-31-four-matches-pakistan-hybrid-model-final-sri-lanka/article66971918.ece |website=SportStar |date=15 June 2023 |language=en |access-date=15 June 2023}}</ref> The tournament was contested by 6 teams.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=5 January 2023 |title=Asia Cup 2023: 50-over format tournament in September; India-Pakistan in same group |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-tournament-with-50-over-format-in-september-india-pakistan-in-same-group-8362757/ |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106074158/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-tournament-with-50-over-format-in-september-india-pakistan-in-same-group-8362757/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]] were the defending champions.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Brilliant Sri Lanka clinch Asia Cup 2022 title |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2788151 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=International Cricket Council |language=en |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106095012/https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/2788151 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was the first Asia Cup to be held in multiple countries, with four matches being played in Pakistan and the remaining nine matches being played in Sri Lanka.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Four Asia Cup matches in Pakistan; remaining nine in Sri Lanka |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2023-four-matches-in-pakistan-nine-in-sri-lanka-1381618 |access-date=15 June 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 August 2023 |title=Asia Cup 2023 - Where, when, who, what, and everything else |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2023-india-pakistan-bangladesh-sri-lanka-afghanistan-and-nepal-in-action-1393201 |access-date=24 August 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Forbes"/> | ||
The five [[Asian Cricket Council#Full members|full members]] of the [[Asian Cricket Council]] | The five [[Asian Cricket Council#Full members|full members]] of the [[Asian Cricket Council]] were part of the tournament: [[Afghanistan national cricket team|Afghanistan]], [[Bangladesh national cricket team|Bangladesh]], [[India national cricket team|India]], [[Pakistan national cricket team|Pakistan]] and [[Sri Lanka national cricket team|Sri Lanka]]. They were joined by [[Nepal national cricket team|Nepal]], who qualified by winning the [[2023 ACC Men's Premier Cup]]. For the first time, the tournament was held in a "hybrid format" with the games organised in two countries. All teams played at least a few games in Pakistan, except for India, who refused to travel to Pakistan due to disapproval from the [[Government of India|Indian Government]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=India won't travel to Pakistan for 2023 Asia Cup |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-won-t-travel-to-pakistan-for-2023-asia-cup-1340459 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106084454/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/india-won-t-travel-to-pakistan-for-2023-asia-cup-1340459 |archive-date=6 January 2023 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref><ref name=":3" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title='Asia Cup should be staged in Sri Lanka', says R Ashwin while responding to Javed Miandad's comments |date=7 February 2023 |access-date=4 September 2023 |url-access=subscription |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/asia-cup-should-be-staged-in-sri-lanka-says-r-ashwin-while-responding-to-javed-miandads-comments-8428285/lite/ |website=[[The Indian Express]] }}</ref> In January 2023, the [[Asian Cricket Council]] (ACC) announced the pathway structure and calendar for 2023 and 2024,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date= |title=Asian Cricket Council announces new pathway structure and calendar for 2023 & 2024 |url=https://asiancricket.org/asian-cricket-council-announces-new-pathway-structure-and-calendar-for-2023-2024/ |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=Asian Cricket Council |language=en-US |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106015926/https://asiancricket.org/asian-cricket-council-announces-new-pathway-structure-and-calendar-for-2023-2024/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Asia Cup 2023 {{!}} Asia Cup News {{!}} Asia Cup Schedule 2023 {{!}} Asia Cup Hybrid Model - cricfr |url=https://www.cricfr.com/2023/05/asia-cup-2023-asia-cup-news-asia-cup.html |access-date=25 May 2023 |website=www.cricfr.com}}</ref> where they confirmed the dates and format of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |title=ACC announces Asia Cup schedule |url=https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=400762 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=The Daily Observer |archive-date=6 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106074211/https://www.observerbd.com/news.php?id=400762 |url-status=live }}</ref> Originally, the tournament was scheduled to take place in 2021, but was postponed to 2023 due to the [[Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cricket|COVID-19 pandemic]]. The fixtures for the tournament were announced on 19 July 2023.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Men's ODI Asia Cup 2023 schedule confirmed|url=https://asiancricket.org/mens-odi-asia-cup-2023/|access-date=19 July 2023|website=Asian Cricket Council|language=en}}</ref> India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the Final to win their eighth Asia Cup title. | ||
== Background == | == Background == | ||
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In March 2021, the tournament was at risk of a further postponement after [[India national cricket team|India]] qualified for the final of the [[2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship|World Test Championship]], which clashed with the proposed dates in June.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asia Cup to be postponed if India reach final of World Test Championship: PCB |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/asia-cup-to-be-postponed-if-india-reach-finals-of-world-test-championship-pcb/articleshow/81256099.cms |accessdate=28 February 2021 |work=Times of India|date=28 February 2021 }}</ref> The tournament was postponed once again to 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asia Cup postponed once again |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117514/cricket-asia-cup-2021-officially-pushed-back-2023-india-pakistan-sri-lanka-bangladesh-afghanistan-cricbuzzcom |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523131740/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117514/cricket-asia-cup-2021-officially-pushed-back-2023-india-pakistan-sri-lanka-bangladesh-afghanistan-cricbuzzcom |archive-date=23 May 2021 |work=CricBuzz|date=23 May 2021 }}</ref> In May 2021, the ACC announced that the 2021 tournament would be deferred to 2023, citing that it would be difficult to schedule the tournament due to the continued impact of COVID-19 on the scheduling of other cricket events.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= 23 May 2021|title=Cricket tournament: 2021 Asia Cup postponed to 2023 due to packed schedule |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/cricket-tournament-2021-asia-cup-postponed-to-2023-due-to-packed-schedule-121052300590_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106080348/https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/cricket-tournament-2021-asia-cup-postponed-to-2023-due-to-packed-schedule-121052300590_1.html |archive-date=6 January 2023 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=[[Business Standard]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="PR-May21">{{cite web |title=2021 Edition of the Asia Cup to be postponed |url=http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/news/2021/3496 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523140321/http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/news/2021/3496 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021 |work=Asian Cricket Council}}</ref> Pakistan was scheduled to host the [[2022 Asia Cup]] after retaining the rights to host the 2022 edition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asia Cup 2021 to be postponed amid hectic cricket calendar |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2021-to-be-postponed-amid-hectic-cricket-calendar-1263594 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524131205/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2021-to-be-postponed-amid-hectic-cricket-calendar-1263594 |archive-date=24 May 2021 |access-date=24 May 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> However, in October 2021, following a meeting with the ACC, [[Ramiz Raja]] confirmed that Pakistan would host the tournament in 2023, with Sri Lanka hosting the 2022 edition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asia Cup 2023 to be played in Pakistan, confirms PCB chief Ramiz Raja |url=https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2023-to-be-played-in-pakistan-confirms-pcb-chief-ramiz-raja-421053 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015155829/https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2023-to-be-played-in-pakistan-confirms-pcb-chief-ramiz-raja-421053 |archive-date=15 October 2021 |access-date=15 October 2021 |work=Wion News}}</ref> | In March 2021, the tournament was at risk of a further postponement after [[India national cricket team|India]] qualified for the final of the [[2019–2021 ICC World Test Championship|World Test Championship]], which clashed with the proposed dates in June.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asia Cup to be postponed if India reach final of World Test Championship: PCB |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/news/asia-cup-to-be-postponed-if-india-reach-finals-of-world-test-championship-pcb/articleshow/81256099.cms |accessdate=28 February 2021 |work=Times of India|date=28 February 2021 }}</ref> The tournament was postponed once again to 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asia Cup postponed once again |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117514/cricket-asia-cup-2021-officially-pushed-back-2023-india-pakistan-sri-lanka-bangladesh-afghanistan-cricbuzzcom |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523131740/https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/117514/cricket-asia-cup-2021-officially-pushed-back-2023-india-pakistan-sri-lanka-bangladesh-afghanistan-cricbuzzcom |archive-date=23 May 2021 |work=CricBuzz|date=23 May 2021 }}</ref> In May 2021, the ACC announced that the 2021 tournament would be deferred to 2023, citing that it would be difficult to schedule the tournament due to the continued impact of COVID-19 on the scheduling of other cricket events.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= 23 May 2021|title=Cricket tournament: 2021 Asia Cup postponed to 2023 due to packed schedule |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/cricket-tournament-2021-asia-cup-postponed-to-2023-due-to-packed-schedule-121052300590_1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106080348/https://www.business-standard.com/article/sports/cricket-tournament-2021-asia-cup-postponed-to-2023-due-to-packed-schedule-121052300590_1.html |archive-date=6 January 2023 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=[[Business Standard]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="PR-May21">{{cite web |title=2021 Edition of the Asia Cup to be postponed |url=http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/news/2021/3496 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210523140321/http://www.asiancricket.org/index.php/news/2021/3496 |archive-date=23 May 2021 |access-date=23 May 2021 |work=Asian Cricket Council}}</ref> Pakistan was scheduled to host the [[2022 Asia Cup]] after retaining the rights to host the 2022 edition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asia Cup 2021 to be postponed amid hectic cricket calendar |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2021-to-be-postponed-amid-hectic-cricket-calendar-1263594 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524131205/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2021-to-be-postponed-amid-hectic-cricket-calendar-1263594 |archive-date=24 May 2021 |access-date=24 May 2021 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> However, in October 2021, following a meeting with the ACC, [[Ramiz Raja]] confirmed that Pakistan would host the tournament in 2023, with Sri Lanka hosting the 2022 edition.<ref>{{cite web |title=Asia Cup 2023 to be played in Pakistan, confirms PCB chief Ramiz Raja |url=https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2023-to-be-played-in-pakistan-confirms-pcb-chief-ramiz-raja-421053 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015155829/https://www.wionews.com/sports/asia-cup-2023-to-be-played-in-pakistan-confirms-pcb-chief-ramiz-raja-421053 |archive-date=15 October 2021 |access-date=15 October 2021 |work=Wion News}}</ref> | ||
In October 2022, the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) secretary and ACC President [[Jay Shah]] announced that India would not travel to Pakistan, citing security concerns, and that the Asia Cup 2023 would take place in a neutral venue. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Asia Cup 2023 will be played at neutral venue, confirms BCCI secretary Jay ... |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/asia-cup-2023-venue-pakistan-bcci-secretary-jay-shah-2286769-2022-10-18&ved=2ahUKEwiYwtSGzIGBAxX3e2wGHfeCCwgQFnoECBYQBQ&usg=AOvVaw2npH5rSfOJ71vK10k70nbh | In October 2022, the [[Board of Control for Cricket in India]] (BCCI) secretary and ACC President [[Jay Shah]] announced that India would not travel to Pakistan, citing security concerns, and that the Asia Cup 2023 would take place in a neutral venue. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Asia Cup 2023 will be played at neutral venue, confirms BCCI secretary Jay ... |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/sports/cricket/story/asia-cup-2023-venue-pakistan-bcci-secretary-jay-shah-2286769-2022-10-18&ved=2ahUKEwiYwtSGzIGBAxX3e2wGHfeCCwgQFnoECBYQBQ&usg=AOvVaw2npH5rSfOJ71vK10k70nbh |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref> In December 2022, the then PCB chairman [[Ramiz Raja]] said that Pakistan might consider pulling out of the tournament if their hosting rights were withdrawn because of India's unwillingness to travel to Pakistan.<ref>{{Cite web |title=PCB could pull out of 2023 Asia Cup if tournament is moved out of Pakistan |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-could-pull-out-of-2023-asia-cup-if-tournament-is-moved-out-of-pakistan-because-of-india-1347847 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106091605/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pcb-could-pull-out-of-2023-asia-cup-if-tournament-is-moved-out-of-pakistan-because-of-india-1347847 |archive-date=6 January 2023 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> However, in January 2023, ACC confirmed the teams and groups of the tournament, with both India and Pakistan taking part.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Najam Sethi takes a dig at Jay Shah for 'unilaterally presenting' Asian Cricket Council calendar for 2023-2024 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/najam-sethi-takes-a-dig-at-jay-shah-for-unilaterally-presenting-asian-cricket-council-calendar-for-2023-2024-2317875-2023-01-05 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230106095015/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/najam-sethi-takes-a-dig-at-jay-shah-for-unilaterally-presenting-asian-cricket-council-calendar-for-2023-2024-2317875-2023-01-05 |archive-date=6 January 2023 |access-date=6 January 2023 |website=India Today |language=en}}</ref> | ||
In March 2023, it was proposed that Pakistan remain as hosts and that all India matches - including at least two India-Pakistan contests - would be played at a neutral venue yet to be confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Asia Cup likely in Pakistan and one other overseas venue for India games |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2023-asia-cup-likely-in-pakistan-and-one-other-overseas-venue-for-ind-vs-pak-1365046 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324105545/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2023-asia-cup-likely-in-pakistan-and-one-other-overseas-venue-for-ind-vs-pak-1365046 |archive-date=24 March 2023 |access-date=24 March 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> The hybrid model proposed by Pakistan was rejected by Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2023-sri-lanka-and-bangladesh-give-thumbs-down-to-pcb-s-hybrid-hosting-model-1374553 | title=Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh give thumbs down to PCB's hybrid hosting model }}</ref> In response, PCB Chairman [[Najam Sethi]] proposed two options. The first option was that India play all their matches at a neutral venue with Pakistan hosting the rest of the teams. The second option was that four matches in the group stage take place in Pakistan whereas the second phase, in which matches played by the Indian team followed by the next stage matches including the final, be played at a neutral venue. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh agreed to the second option.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blow to India: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh back Pakistan's hybrid proposal on Asia Cup 2023|url=https://www.geo.tv/amp/487735-blow-to-india-sri-lanka-bangladesh-back-pakistans-hybrid-proposal-on-asia-cup|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Geo News|date=16 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | In March 2023, it was proposed that Pakistan remain as hosts and that all India matches - including at least two India-Pakistan contests - would be played at a neutral venue yet to be confirmed.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2023 Asia Cup likely in Pakistan and one other overseas venue for India games |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2023-asia-cup-likely-in-pakistan-and-one-other-overseas-venue-for-ind-vs-pak-1365046 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324105545/https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/2023-asia-cup-likely-in-pakistan-and-one-other-overseas-venue-for-ind-vs-pak-1365046 |archive-date=24 March 2023 |access-date=24 March 2023 |website=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> The hybrid model proposed by Pakistan was rejected by Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2023-sri-lanka-and-bangladesh-give-thumbs-down-to-pcb-s-hybrid-hosting-model-1374553 | title=Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh give thumbs down to PCB's hybrid hosting model }}</ref> In response, PCB Chairman [[Najam Sethi]] proposed two options. The first option was that India play all their matches at a neutral venue with Pakistan hosting the rest of the teams. The second option was that four matches in the group stage take place in Pakistan whereas the second phase, in which matches played by the Indian team followed by the next stage matches including the final, be played at a neutral venue. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh agreed to the second option.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Blow to India: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh back Pakistan's hybrid proposal on Asia Cup 2023|url=https://www.geo.tv/amp/487735-blow-to-india-sri-lanka-bangladesh-back-pakistans-hybrid-proposal-on-asia-cup|access-date=19 May 2023|website=Geo News|date=16 May 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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* [[Prasidh Krishna]] | * [[Prasidh Krishna]] | ||
* [[Virat Kohli]] | * [[Virat Kohli]] | ||
* [[Axar Patel]] | * <s>[[Axar Patel]]</s> | ||
* [[KL Rahul]] | * [[KL Rahul]] ([[Wicket-keeper|wk]]) | ||
* [[Mohammed Shami]] | * [[Mohammed Shami]] | ||
* [[Mohammed Siraj]] | * [[Mohammed Siraj]] | ||
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* [[Dhananjaya de Silva]] | * [[Dhananjaya de Silva]] | ||
* [[Sadeera Samarawickrama]] | * [[Sadeera Samarawickrama]] | ||
* [[Maheesh Theekshana]] | * <s>[[Maheesh Theekshana]]</s> | ||
* [[Dunith Wellalage]] | * [[Dunith Wellalage]] | ||
* [[Matheesha Pathirana]] | * [[Matheesha Pathirana]] | ||
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Ahead of the tournament, [[Ebadot Hossain]] was ruled out of Bangladesh's squad due to an injury and was replaced by [[Tanzim Hasan Sakib]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ebadot-hossain-out-of-asia-cup-2023-tanzim-hasan-named-replacement-1393681 |title=Injured Ebadot out of Asia Cup, Tanzim Hasan named replacement |access-date=24 August 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> [[Saud Shakeel]] was added to Pakistan's squad, with [[Tayyab Tahir]] moved into the reserves.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3652766 |title=Pakistan make changes to Asia Cup squad |access-date=26 August 2023 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> [[Sanju Samson]] was added to India's squad as reserves.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3645126|title=Big calls made as India announce Asia Cup squad |access-date=26 August 2023 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> Initially, on 30 August 2023, [[Liton Das]] was ruled out from Bangladesh's squad for the entire tournament with a [[viral fever]], with [[Anamul Haque]] named as his replacement.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh Star Batter Litton Das Ruled Out Of Entire Tournament |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/asia-cup-2023-bangladesh-star-batter-litton-das-ruled-out-of-entire-tournament |access-date=30 August 2023 |work=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> However | Ahead of the tournament, [[Ebadot Hossain]] was ruled out of Bangladesh's squad due to an injury and was replaced by [[Tanzim Hasan Sakib]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/ebadot-hossain-out-of-asia-cup-2023-tanzim-hasan-named-replacement-1393681 |title=Injured Ebadot out of Asia Cup, Tanzim Hasan named replacement |access-date=24 August 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo}}</ref> [[Saud Shakeel]] was added to Pakistan's squad, with [[Tayyab Tahir]] moved into the reserves.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3652766 |title=Pakistan make changes to Asia Cup squad |access-date=26 August 2023 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> [[Sanju Samson]] was added to India's squad as reserves.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3645126|title=Big calls made as India announce Asia Cup squad |access-date=26 August 2023 |work=International Cricket Council}}</ref> Initially, on 30 August 2023, [[Liton Das]] was ruled out from Bangladesh's squad for the entire tournament with a [[viral fever]], with [[Anamul Haque]] named as his replacement.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asia Cup 2023: Bangladesh Star Batter Litton Das Ruled Out Of Entire Tournament |url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/asia-cup-2023-bangladesh-star-batter-litton-das-ruled-out-of-entire-tournament |access-date=30 August 2023 |work=Free Press Journal |language=en}}</ref> However after missing out Bangladesh's initial two matches, Das joined the squad after he was declared fit on 2 September 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bangladesh opener returns to squad for Asia Cup Super 4 stage |url=https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/3671146 |access-date=5 September 2023 |website=www.icc-cricket.com |language=en}}</ref> On 5 September 2023, [[Najmul Hossain Shanto]] was ruled out of Bangladesh squad for rest of the tournament after he sustained a hamstring injury during their Group Stage match against Afghanistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Shanto out of Asia Cup with hamstring injury, Bangladesh bring in Litton |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/najmul-hossain-shanto-out-of-asia-cup-litton-das-comes-in-for-bangladesh-1396367 |access-date=5 September 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> On 13 September [[Naseem Shah (cricketer)|Naseem Shah]] was ruled out of Pakistan squad for rest of the tournament after he sustained a shoulder injury during their Super Four match against India.<ref>{{cite news |title=Naseem Shah out of Asia Cup with shoulder injury, Zaman Khan drafted in|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/pakistan-zaman-khan-replaces-injured-naseem-shah-for-rest-of-asia-cup-1398050 |access-date=13 September 2023 |work=ESPNcricinfo |language=en}}</ref> On 16 September [[Axar Patel]] was ruled out of India squad for the Asia Cup Final after he sustained multiple injuries during their Super Four match against Bangladesh, he was replaced by [[Washington Sundar]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 September 2023 |title=Washington Sundar to link up with India squad for Asia Cup final |url=https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-news/127805/washington-sundar-to-link-up-with-india-squad-for-asia-cup-final |access-date=16 September 2023 |website=Cricbuzz |language=en}}</ref> Ahead of the final, [[Maheesh Theekshana]] was ruled out of Sri Lanka's squad due to sustaining hamstring injury and was replaced by [[Sahan Arachchige]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana ruled out of final against India after sustaining hamstring injury|url=https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/asia-cup-2023-sri-lankas-maheesh-theekshana-ruled-out-of-final-against-india-after-sustaining-hamstring-injury-13131602.html/|access-date=16 September 2023 |work=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> | ||
==Venues== | ==Venues== | ||
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== Super Four == | == Super Four == | ||
As tournament organisers, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] announced that 11 September would be a reserve day for the Super Four clash between India and Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rain clouds hover over Pakistan, India clash as other teams criticise | As tournament organisers, the [[Pakistan Cricket Board]] announced that 11 September would be a reserve day for the Super Four clash between India and Pakistan.<ref>{{cite news |title=Rain clouds hover over Pakistan, India clash as other teams criticise 'reserve day' |url=https://www.dawn.com/news/1774817/rain-clouds-hover-over-pakistan-india-clash-as-other-teams-criticise-reserve-day |work=DAWN |date=9 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> If the reserve day is triggered, the match will continue on 11 September from the point it was suspended.<ref>{{cite news |title=India vs Pakistan the only Asia Cup Super Four game with a reserve day |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/story/asia-cup-2023-india-vs-pakistan-the-only-super-fours-game-with-reserve-day-1397047 |work=ESPNcricinfo |date=8 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
India became the first team to qualify for the final after they beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs on 12 September. They made the tournament's final for the tenth time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Karhadkar |first1=Amol |title=India qualifies for Asia Cup 2023 final, ends Sri | India became the first team to qualify for the final after they beat Sri Lanka by 41 runs on 12 September. They made the tournament's final for the tenth time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Karhadkar |first1=Amol |title=India qualifies for Asia Cup 2023 final, ends Sri Lanka's 13-match winning streak |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-qualifies-asia-cup-2023-final-beats-sri-lanka-odi-win-streak-colombo-ind-vs-sl-match-result-spinners-highlights/article67300410.ece |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=12 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> Two days later, Sri Lanka made their 12th final, 11th in the ODI format of the tournament, after they defeated Pakistan by two wickets in a rain-disrupted match.<ref>{{cite news |title=Asia Cup 2023: Sri Lanka win last-over thriller against Pakistan, to meet Rohit Sharma's men in the final |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/asia-cup-2023-sri-lanka-win-last-over-thriller-in-super-4-against-pakistan-to-meet-india-rohit-sharma-s-men-in-the-final-2023-09-15-892781 |access-date=15 September 2023 |work=indiatvnews.com |date=15 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
===Points table=== | ===Points table=== | ||
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| notes = [[Rohit Sharma]] (Ind) played his 250th ODI.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/asia-cup-2023-final-rohit-sharma-9th-indian-to-250-odi-matches-india-vs-sri-lanka-colombo-2436829-2023-09-17|title=Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma becomes 9th Indian to play 250 ODI matches|work=India Today|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref> | | notes = [[Rohit Sharma]] (Ind) played his 250th ODI.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/asia-cup-2023-final-rohit-sharma-9th-indian-to-250-odi-matches-india-vs-sri-lanka-colombo-2436829-2023-09-17|title=Asia Cup 2023 Final: Rohit Sharma becomes 9th Indian to play 250 ODI matches|work=India Today|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref> | ||
* [[Mohammed Siraj]] (Ind) became the second quickest bowler to reach 50 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled (1,002).<ref name="sportstar">{{cite news |last1=Sportstar |first1=Team |title=IND vs SL: Siraj becomes first Indian to bag four wickets in one over, equals fastest ODI five-wicket haul |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-asia-cup-2023-final-siraj-four-wickets-one-over-lasith-malinga-record/article67318112.ece |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=17 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He picked his first [[five-wicket haul]] in ODIs,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/asia-cup-2023-final-mohammed-siraj-picks-4-wickets-in-an-over-becomes-4th-fastest-indian-to-pick-50-odi-wickets-2436858-2023-09-17|title=Asia Cup 2023 Final: Mohammed Siraj picks 4 wickets in an over, becomes 4th fastest Indian to pick 50 ODI wickets|work=India Today|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/asia-cup-2023/india-vs-sri-lanka-mohammed-siraj-lights-up-asia-cup-final-with-rapid-five-wicket-haul-watch-4398051/|title=India vs Sri Lanka: Mohammed Siraj Lights Up Asia Cup Final With Fastest 5-Wicket Haul In ODIs|work=NDTV Sports|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref> which was the joint quickest in terms of balls bowled (16). He also claimed four wickets in an over, the first India bowler to do so in ODIs.<ref name="sportstar"/> | * [[Mohammed Siraj]] (Ind) became the second quickest bowler to reach 50 ODI wickets in terms of balls bowled (1,002).<ref name="sportstar">{{cite news |last1=Sportstar |first1=Team |title=IND vs SL: Siraj becomes first Indian to bag four wickets in one over, equals fastest ODI five-wicket haul |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-asia-cup-2023-final-siraj-four-wickets-one-over-lasith-malinga-record/article67318112.ece |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=17 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> He picked his first [[five-wicket haul]] in ODIs,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/cricket/story/asia-cup-2023-final-mohammed-siraj-picks-4-wickets-in-an-over-becomes-4th-fastest-indian-to-pick-50-odi-wickets-2436858-2023-09-17|title=Asia Cup 2023 Final: Mohammed Siraj picks 4 wickets in an over, becomes 4th fastest Indian to pick 50 ODI wickets|work=India Today|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.ndtv.com/asia-cup-2023/india-vs-sri-lanka-mohammed-siraj-lights-up-asia-cup-final-with-rapid-five-wicket-haul-watch-4398051/|title=India vs Sri Lanka: Mohammed Siraj Lights Up Asia Cup Final With Fastest 5-Wicket Haul In ODIs|work=NDTV Sports|access-date=17 September 2023}}</ref> which was the joint quickest in terms of balls bowled (16). He also claimed four wickets in an over, the first India bowler to do so in ODIs.<ref name="sportstar"/> | ||
* Sri Lanka's 50 was their [[List of Sri Lanka One Day International cricket records|second lowest total in ODIs]], and the lowest by any team in Asia Cup tournaments, below Bangladesh's 87 [[2000 Asia Cup|in 2000]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sportstar |first1=Team |title=IND vs SL: Sri Lanka 50 all out, records lowest Asia Cup total in final |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sri-lanka-50-all-out-asia-cup-2023-ind-vs-sl-lowest-team-scores-records-siraj-six-wickets/article67318262.ece |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=17 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> It was also their shortest completed innings in ODIs | * Sri Lanka's 50 was their [[List of Sri Lanka One Day International cricket records|second lowest total in ODIs]], and the lowest by any team in Asia Cup tournaments, below Bangladesh's 87 [[2000 Asia Cup|in 2000]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sportstar |first1=Team |title=IND vs SL: Sri Lanka 50 all out, records lowest Asia Cup total in final |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/sri-lanka-50-all-out-asia-cup-2023-ind-vs-sl-lowest-team-scores-records-siraj-six-wickets/article67318262.ece |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=17 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> It was also their shortest completed innings in ODIs in terms of balls faced (92), and [[List of One Day International cricket records#Shortest completed innings %28by balls%29|fifth overall]].<ref>{{cite web |title=ODI matches {{!}} Team records {{!}} Shortest completed innings (by balls) |url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/shortest-completed-innings-by-balls-283160 |website=ESPNcricinfo |access-date=17 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
* This was India's highest margin of victory in ODIs, in terms of balls remaining (263).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sportstar |first1=Team |title=Biggest ODI wins: India records best win chasing vs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023 final |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/biggest-odi-wins-chasing-balls-remaining-india-vs-sri-lanka-asia-cup-2023-final-team-records/article67318407.ece |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=17 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | * This was India's highest margin of victory in ODIs, in terms of balls remaining (263).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Sportstar |first1=Team |title=Biggest ODI wins: India records best win chasing vs Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2023 final |url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/biggest-odi-wins-chasing-balls-remaining-india-vs-sri-lanka-asia-cup-2023-final-team-records/article67318407.ece |access-date=17 September 2023 |work=Sportstar |date=17 September 2023 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Statistics== | ==Statistics== | ||
===Most runs=== | ===Most runs=== | ||
The top five highest run scorers (total runs) in the tournament are included in this table.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/asia-cup-2023-15623 |work=ESPNcricinfo |publisher=ESPN |title= Asia Cup 2023 — Most Runs — Records |access-date=31 August 2023}}</ref> | The top five highest run scorers (total runs) in the tournament are included in this table.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/batting-most-runs-career/asia-cup-2023-15623 |work=ESPNcricinfo |publisher=ESPN |title= Asia Cup 2023 — Most Runs — Records |access-date=31 August 2023}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:center;" |'''302''' | | style="text-align:center;" |'''302''' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 6 | | style="text-align:center;" | 6 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 2 | ||
| | | 75.50 || 93.49 || 121 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 1 | | style="text-align:center;" | 1 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 2 | | style="text-align:center;" | 2 | ||
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===Most wickets=== | ===Most wickets=== | ||
The top | The top seven wicket-takers in the tournament are included in this table.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.espncricinfo.com/records/tournament/bowling-most-wickets-career/asia-cup-2023-15623 |work=ESPNcricinfo |publisher=ESPN |title= Asia Cup 2023 — Most Wickets — Records |access-date=31 August 2023}}</ref> | ||
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| style="text-align:left" | {{cricon|SL}} [[Matheesha Pathirana]] | | style="text-align:left" | {{cricon|SL}} [[Matheesha Pathirana]] | ||
| style="text-align:center;" |'''11''' | | style="text-align:center;" |'''11''' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 6 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 270 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 40.5 || 4/32 || 6.61 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 24.54 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 0 | | style="text-align:center;" | 0 | ||
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| style="text-align:left" | {{cricon|SL}} [[Dunith Wellalage]] | | style="text-align:left" | {{cricon|SL}} [[Dunith Wellalage]] | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 6 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 179 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 2.0 || 5/40 || 4.26 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 17. | | style="text-align:center;" | 17.90 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 1 | | style="text-align:center;" | 1 | ||
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| style="text-align:left" | {{cricon|IND}} [[Kuldeep Yadav]] | | style="text-align:left" | {{cricon|IND}} [[Kuldeep Yadav]] | ||
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3"|'''9''' | | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3"|'''9''' | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 4 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 103 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | | | style="text-align:center;" | 28.3 || 5/25 || 3.61 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 11. | | style="text-align:center;" | 11.44 | ||
| style="text-align:center;" | 1 | | style="text-align:center;" | 1 | ||
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