Asia Cup Points Table 2023

The Asia Cup 2023 is the 14th edition of a cricket tournament organized by the Asian Cricket Council. It began on August 30, 2023, and will continue until September 17, 2023. Six teams, including India, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, and defending champions Sri Lanka, are competing for a spot in the final. The format is simple: four out of six teams will move on to the Super 4s, and then the top two will play in the final for the title. The matches are One Day Internationals (ODIs), and the tournament is being co-hosted by Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka is defending their championship from the previous edition.

In this article, we will take a look back at this exciting tournament, looking at the figures from the top-performing players as well as how the points table looked throughout the tournament.

Let’s explore.

Asia Cup 2023 Facts

Asia Cup 2023
Dates	30 August 2023 – 17 September 2023
Administrators	Asia Cricket Council
Cricket Format	One Day International
Tournament Format	Group Round Robin & Playoffs
Host	Pakistan Sri Lanka
Champions	India (8th Title)
Runners-up	Sri Lanka
Participants	6
Matches	13
Player of the Series	Kuldeep Yadav
Most Runs	Shubman Gill (302)
Most Wickets	Matheesha Pathirana (11)

• The Asia Cup 2023 made history as the first to be held in two countries, featuring four matches in Pakistan and nine in Sri Lanka.
• The tournament included the five full members of the Asian Cricket Council (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) and Nepal, who qualified by winning the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup.
• It introduced a “hybrid format,” with games played in two countries. All teams, except India, played in Pakistan because India chose not to travel there due to government disapproval.
• Originally planned for 2021, the tournament was postponed to 2023 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The schedule was revealed on July 19, 2023, and India won their eighth Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final with a remarkable 10-wicket victory, having a record number of balls remaining (263).

Asia Cup Final, India Vs Sri Lanka

India won their eighth Asia Cup title on September 17, 2023, at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, beating Sri Lanka by a tremendous 10-wicket margin in the championship match. India had not won the Asia Cup before their victory in 2018.

• After winning the toss, Sri Lanka decided to bat first but had trouble getting off to the lowest-ever 50 runs in an Asia Cup final.
• Mohammed Siraj of India was excellent, capturing six wickets at a cost of just 21 runs.
• India reacted quickly, taking just 6.1 overs to reach the mark without losing a wicket.
• Shubhman Gill added 27 runs off 19 balls, and Ishan Kishan supplied 23 runs off 18 balls.
• Mohammed Siraj became the second-fastest bowler to achieve 50 ODI wickets in this match, while Rohit Sharma (India) played his 250th ODI.
• With 50 runs, Sri Lanka achieved their lowest-ever Asia Cup total as well as their second-lowest total in ODIs.
• In terms of balls faced (92), it was also their lowest innings ever finished in an ODI, ranking seventh overall.
• With 263 balls left, India achieved their biggest margin of victory in One-Day Internationals.

  Result: India won by 10 wickets
  Stadium: R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
  Umpires: Richard Illingworth (Eng) and Ahmed Shah Pakteen (Afg)
  Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj (Ind)

Asia Cup Points Table 2023 Super 4

In the Asia Cup 2023, India lead the points table, followed by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Unfortunately, Bangladesh is at the bottom since they lost both of their matches.

Asia Cup Points Table 2023 Super 4

Super Fours	Match	Won	Lost	Tied	Pts	NRR
India	3	2	1	0	4	+1.753
Sri Lanka	3	2	1	0	4	-1.134
Bangladesh	3	1	2	0	2	-0.463
Pakistan	3	1	2	0	2	-1.283

Asia Cup 2023, Top five run-getters

The top five highest run scorers (total runs) in the tournament are included in this table.

Asia Cup 2023, Top five run-getters

Players	Runs	Innings	NO	Average	SR	HS	100	50	4s	6s
Shubman Gill	302	6	2	75.50	93.49	121	1	2	35	6
Kusal Mendis	270	6	0	45.00	85.71	92	0	3	27	5
Sadeera Samarawickrama	215	6	0	35.83	89.21	93	0	2	19	2
Babar Azam	207	4	0	51.75	97.64	151	1	0	20	4
Mohammad Rizwan	195	4	2	97.50	94.20	86*	0	2	19	3

Asia Cup 2023, Top five wicket-takers

The top seven wicket-takers in the tournament are included in this table.

Asia Cup 2023, Top five wicket-takers

Player	Wickets	Innings	Runs	Overs	BBI	Economy	Average	5WI
Matheesha Pathirana	11	6	270	40.5	4/32	6.61	24.54	0
Mohammed Siraj	10	4	122	26.2	6/21	4.63	12.20	1
Dunith Wellalage		6	179	42.0	5/40	4.26	17.90	1
Shaheen Afridi		5	235	41.00	4/35	5.73	23.50	0
Kuldeep Yadav	9	4	103	28.3	5/25	3.61	11.44	1
Haris Rauf		4	120	25.00	4/19	4.80	13.33	0
Taskin Ahmed		4	172	33.3	4/44	5.13	19.11	0

Asia Cup Points Table Group A

Pos	Team	M	W	L	T	PT	NRR
1	Pakistan (Q)	2	1	0	1	3	+4.760
2	India (Q)	2	1	0	1	3	+1.028
3	Nepal	2	0	2	0	0	-3.572

Asia Cup Points Table Group B

Pos	Team	M	W	L	T	PT	NRR
1	Sri Lanka	2	2	0	0	4	+0.594
2	Bangladesh	2	1	1	0	2	+0.373
3	Afghanistan	2	0	1	0	0	-0.910

Asia Cup 2023 Schedule with Venue

The official schedule for the Asia Cup 2023 was been issued by the Asia Cricket Council (ACC). The full schedule of matches for the Asia Cup 2023 along with their venues is included below:

Date	Teams	Venue
30 August 2023	Pakistan Vs Nepal	Multan, Pakistan
31 August 2023	Bangladesh Vs Sri Lanka	Kandy, Sri Lanka
2 September 2023	Pakistan Vs India	Kandy, Sri Lanka
3 September 2023	Bangladesh Vs Afghanistan	Lahore, Pakistan
4 September 2023	India Vs Nepal	Kandy, Sri Lanka
5 September 2023	Afghanistan  v Sri Lanka	Lahore, Pakistan
SUPER 4s
6 September 2023	Pakistan Vs Bangladesh	Lahore, Pakistan
9 September 2023	Sri Lanka Vs Bangladesh	Colombo, Sri Lanka
10 September 2023	India Vs Pakistan	Colombo, Sri Lanka
12 September 2023	India Vs Sri Lanka	Colombo, Sri Lanka
14 September 2023	Pakistan Vs Sri Lanka	Colombo, Sri Lanka
15 September 2023	India Vs Bangladesh	Colombo, Sri Lanka
17 September 2023	India Vs Sri Lanka	Colombo, Sri Lanka

Conclusion on Asia Cup Points Table 2023

Looking back at the Asia Cup 2023, it was a super exciting cricket event that made history in two countries, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India rocked the final, winning their eighth title by beating Sri Lanka with a massive 10-wicket victory. Even though COVID-19 delayed things, the tournament finally happened, and it was a blast. The players like Mohammed Siraj, Shubhman Gill, and others made it memorable. The Asia Cup 2023 will be remembered for its cool moments, great performances, and India’s awesome win!

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FAQs on Asia Cup Points Table 2023

Why did India not play the Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan?

India chose not to travel to Pakistan due to government disapproval and hence did not play the Asia Cup 2023 in Pakistan.

How many overs are there in Asia Cup?

The decision for a 50-over game was made by the Asian Cricket Council to allow for strategic play and showcase Asian talent.

How many times India won Asia Cup?

India has won the Asia Cup 8 times.

Who is the top table in Asia Cup 2023?

India emerged at the top in Asia Cup 2023 after beating Sri Lanka in the finals by a tremendous 10-wicket margin.

How can I watch Asia Cup?

The channels are, Star Sports 1/1 HD, Star Sports 1/1 HD Hindi, Star Sports 1/1 HD Tamil, Star Sports 1/1 HD Telugu & Star Sports 1 Kannada. However, fans can livestream the Asia Cup 2023 Opening ceremony on Disney+ Hotstar mobile app.