Asia Cup 2023: Full Guide to Teams, Matches, Dates, and How to Watch
The 2022 edition of the Asia Cup cricket tournament will take place from September 16 to October 2, 2022. The tournament will feature twelve cricketing nations from the Asian region and will be held in India. The tournament will comprise three stages – the group stage, the super four, and the final – with each stage taking place in different venues across India. Let’s take a look at the participating teams, the dates, and how you can watch the tournament.
What is the Asia Cup 2022?
The 2022 Asia Cup is a men’s international cricket ODI tournament taking place in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will bring together teams from all around Asia, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Oman, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. The top four teams of the tournament will advance to the semifinal round.
The 2022 edition of the biennial tournament is organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) with all matches being played at venues in three cities- Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah. It is scheduled to begin on September 18 and end on October 2nd.
The defending champions are India who won in 2018 after defeating Bangladesh by three wickets in the final match held at Dubai International Stadium. This year’s tournament will also feature two rising Associate nations – Ireland and Scotland – who have been invited to take part as special guest teams for this edition only.
The winner of this competition will qualify for the 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup alongside India who has already qualified as hosts.
Teams Participating
The 2022 Asia Cup is set to be the 15th edition of the men’s cricket tournament run by the Asian Cricket Council. It will be held in Oman from 16 to 28 September 2022. Eight teams, including hosts Oman, have qualified for the tournament, with Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and two more teams TBD taking part in the event.
Six nations – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka – have qualified as full members of ACC and automatically qualify for every edition of Asia Cup. The two remaining spots were originally reserved for Associate Member participants but were changed after 2020s championship was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic.
The six nations above will all make their presence felt in this championship. Next set of countries who earned their spots via qualifiers include Qatar and Saudi Arabia who won Division Two in 2019 CCQT and Kuwait make up for the eighth spot after winning play-off against Bahrain back in November 2021.
Format
The 13th edition of the Asia Cup will mark the tournament’s return to the 50-over format after having been played in T20 format in 2016 and 2018. The 2021 version will be hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with matches being played across all three venues of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. In a departure from tradition, for this edition, two Associate Members – Saudi Arabia and Singapore – are granted full member status for this tournament only.
The tournament will consist of the following stages:
1) Round Robin Group Stage
2) Super 4s Stage
3) Final (top two teams from Super 4s).
In Group A are India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and one qualifier while Group B consists of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Oman and Hong Kong. The top two teams in each group progress to the Super 4 stage where they’ll play each other once. The top two sides at the end of this stage qualify for the Final and so on do battle for Asia Cup glory at Abu Dhabi Stadium on June 21st 2022.
Fixtures
The 2022 Asia Cup is just around the corner and fans from all over the world can already feel the excitement. There are many exciting matches and tournaments taking place during this international competition. Let’s take a look at the fixtures for the 2022 Asia Cup. This section will cover all the match dates and times, as well as how to watch the games.
Group Stage
The group stage of the Asia Cup 2022 will be divided into two groups consisting of six Pacific Rim nations each. The teams playing in Group A are host country Qatar, Australia, Japan, Thailand, Bahrain and Philippines. In Group B are New Zealand, South Korea, Indonesia, Iran, Vietnam and China.
Group stage matches will be held between June 15th to July 2nd. Each team will play each of the other teams once in their respective group on a home-and-away basis (three home matches and three away matches). After this round is completed points from all six fixtures played by each team will be totaled resulting in two group stage winners who progress directly to the semi finals. In case of a tie between two or more teams for the first place within a group standings position shall be decided on goal difference from all six fixtures accumulated by each team.
The remaining nations shall then meet in a knock-out phase that starts within days after the completion of the group stages with quarter finals clashes on July 7th followed by semi-final matches on July 10th while final match is scheduled for July 13th at Qatar’s Education City Stadium outside Doha. The winner and runner up shall qualify for AFC Asian Cup 2023 as well as becoming representatives of Asian Football Confederation’s men’s national teams at associated tournaments come 2022.
Knockout Stage
The second round of Asia Cup 2022 will adopt a double-elimination format. The winner of each group will automatically advance to the semifinals, while the runner-up and third placed teams will compete in the quarterfinals. The top 2 teams in each group will also qualify for the knockout stage.
The quarterfinals and semifinals matches will be held on 26 and 28 April respectively, with the final along with 3rd place match scheduled for 1 May. All knockout stage matches are slated to take place at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The winner of Asia Cup 2022 will be crowned on 1 May following the conclusion of the championship final.
Venues
The 2022 Asia Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates and will kick off on June 1st, 2022. The tournament will consist of 12 teams participating in a total of 19 matches played in six venues across the UAE. The venues and host cities for the tournament are Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah. Let’s take a closer look at the venues that will host the Asia Cup 2022.
List of Venues
Asia Cup 2022 is scheduled to take place in September 2022. There are eleven stadiums in seven cities throughout India that have been chosen to host the tournament matches. Here’s the complete list of venues that will be hosting Asia Cup 2022 matches:
Kolkata:
-Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Chandigarh
-Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali
Mumbai:
-Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Dharamsala:
-Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala
Ahmedabad:
-Sardar Patel Stadium, Motera, Ahmedabad
Bangalore:
-M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Bangalore
Chennai
-MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai
Hyderabad:
-Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
Stadium Capacity
For the 2022 Asia Cup, three stadiums will serve as the venues for all Group matchdays, quarter-finals and semi-finals – Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, Khalifa International Stadium in Doha and Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.
Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi is a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 45,000. It has hosted international cricket matches since 2004 and was recently renovated for the Asia Cup event. The extensive renovation increased the capacity to 45,000 including corporate suites, a new media centre and everything needed for international teams to play at the highest level.
Khalifa International Stadium in Doha is a multi-purpose sports complex with a capacity of 40,000. It has hosted several international sporting events such as FIFA World Cup 2022 qualifiers and AFC Asian Champions League games. The venue consists of two levels that are separated by a tier system that helps provide an enhanced view to every spectator. The seating capacity for each matchday will be 30,000 spectators per match day including corporate suites and media areas.
Sharjah Cricket Stadium is located in Sharjah Emirate and is home to Sharjah Cricket Club since 1979. It can accommodate up to 27,000 fans within its current infrastructure which makes it one of the largest cricket stadiums within United Arab Emirates (UAE). This iconic venue has witnessed some of the greatest cricketing moments over past few decades as it remains one of pinnacle destinations for most cricketing enthusiasts around world today. As per annual event schedule; Both group stages matches as well (i) Quarter finals nd (ii) Semi Final 1 are planned here with each game accommodating 17k spectators including all major facilities such as Media Boxes along with Corporate Seating arrangements for better fan experience during these matches
How to Watch
Asia Cup 2022 will be taking place between June and July of 2022 and will be broadcast across the world. For fans wishing to catch the action, there are a variety of ways to stream the games. You can watch the matches via cable or satellite, online streaming services, and even through a DTH operator. Let’s take a look at all the ways you can watch the Asia Cup 2022.
Television Broadcast
The Asia Cup 2022 will be broadcast live on Fox Sports in the United States, while cricket fans in Canada can watch Canada Cricket Network. Other countries have their own broadcasters, including India – Sony Six, UK – Sky Sports, Pakistan – PTV Sports, Australia – Fox Sports and other networks in different parts of the world. For those who want to stream matches from outside of those countries, several streaming services offer options as well.
For international viewers without access to a dedicated broadcaster or streaming service, the Asia Cup 2022 will be available through YouTube and other digital streaming services that allow viewers to subscribe and watch matches on-demand or live. The Asia Cup official app has both free and subscription options for watching games online as well.
Online Streaming
Watching the 2022 Asia Cup is easy – you can watch the tournament online using various streaming services. You can find all your favorite teams playing matches live, with no need to worry about long commutes or missing out on any of the action. Many services offer in-game highlights and other unique features to make watching the games even more enjoyable from your device.
Most paid streaming options will give you access to a subscription package that includes all matches from the 2022 Asia Cup in real-time or delayed coverage, plus extra content like exclusive interviews and special highlights. The most popular streaming options for purchasing Asian Cup packages are as follows:
-PPTV: PPTV offers coverage of all Team India matches as well as regular coverage of select Asian countries’ matches during the tournament. It also provides live analysis, interviews and streaming replays in HD quality.
-IndiaTimes: IndiaTimes is a subscription-based service that offers full coverage of the tournament, including all Team India’s games as well as exclusive content such as in-depth match previews and special video series breaking down each game’s most important moments.
-Dazn: Dazn is a high quality option for those seeking live coverage of Asian Cup 2022 games on its platform because it provides HD quality streams with quick loading times and optimal clarity levels throughout matchday broadcasts. Additionally, on occasion they also provide real time updates through their social media account during every game.
Final Thoughts
The stage is set for an exciting Asia Cup 2022 tournament with teams from all over the region competing for the trophy. With the matches kicking off in the next few months, fans are clamoring to get the latest scoop on their favorite teams and when the matches will be played. In this article, we’ve put together all of the essential information you’ll need to know about the upcoming tournament, including the teams, matches, dates, and how to watch. Read on to learn more!
Predictions
As the Asia Cup 2022 draws nearer, more and more predictions are being made regarding which teams are in with a chance of winning. While it will be interesting to see which nations come out on top, given their current stature in the world’s cricket scene, there is no sure-fire way to predict the eventual champions.
However, given the strong records of some teams over recent years, a few nations have emerged as likely contenders for victory come March 2022. India and Pakistan have long been historical neighbors and fierce rivals on the cricket field – and with captain Virat Kohli in top form, India look well set to pick up where they left off when they won the 2018 edition of this tournament.
A similar list can also be made of otherplayers – Bangladesh look formidable lead by their wicketkeeper batsman Mushfiqur Rahim while Sri Lanka could surprise us if they make consistent performances throughout their campaign. Australia also stands a good chance as they are one of cricket’s most decorated sides with a lot at stake when it comes to maintaining or growing their reputation.
In conclusion, predicting an Asia Cup winner is a difficult task but if past results are anything to go by things could become clearer on March 22nd when we’ll know for sure who has lifted this prestigious trophy!
Excitement
The 2022 Asia Cup is an event that the whole world has been looking forward to. It is the largest football competition in Asia and marks the first time in its history that it will be split into two divisions.
This tournament will see 32 teams from 10 countries competing for the chance to lift the title, with defending champions Qatar being among them. It promises to be an exciting occasion, with top teams such as Japan, Australia and South Korea amongst those fighting for top honours.
The tournament kicks off on 6 April 2022, when United Arab Emirates face Qatar in an eagerly anticipated opener at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Sports City Stadium. There are also several other high-profile matches lined up later in the month such as China vs Thailand (11 April), India vs Oman (12 April) and North Korea vs Japan (21 April).
Fans across Asia can look forward to watching these games which are sure to bring intense excitement and drama to their screens. Those outside of Asian countries will have plenty of options available too thanks to a host of broadcast deals ensuring widespread availability of viewership options around the world.
Although we have over a year until the big event kicks off, anticipation is already building for what promises to be one of most exciting international tournaments ever seen in this part of the world.
