Cricket enthusiasts around the world are gearing up for an exhilarating display of T20 cricket at the 2023 Asian Games. Set to take place in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China, from September 23 to October 8, this sporting extravaganza promises to be a thrilling spectacle. Both men and women will compete for glory, showcasing their cricketing prowess on a grand stage.
In a bid to intensify the competition, the top-seeded cricketing powerhouses, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, will boldly kick start their campaigns from the quarter-finals. These teams are distinguished for their cricketing excellence and will aim to establish their dominance from the outset. The remaining eleven teams, however, will commence their journey from the group stage, fighting for a spot in the top eight.
Men’s Competition Begins on September 27:
The Asian Games 2023 Cricket Schedule unfolds with the men’s competition, featuring a robust lineup of 15 teams. The action-packed tournament will kick off on September 27, with teams from across Asia battling it out on the cricket field. The journey will reach its climax on October 7, when the bronze and gold medal matches are set to take place, determining the ultimate victors of this prestigious cricketing event.
Here is the full schedule of Men’s Cricket:-
September 27, Wednesday: Nepal vs Japan 6:30 AM
September 27, Wednesday: Hong Kong vs Singapore 11:30 AM
September 28, Thursday: Malaysia vs Bahrain, 6:30 AM
September 28, Thursday: Japan vs Cambodia, 11:30 AM
September 29, Friday: Maldives vs Malaysia, 6:30 AM
September 29, Friday: Singapore vs Thailand, 11:30 AM
October 1, Sunday: Afghanistan vs Mongolia, 6:30 AM
October 1, Sunday: Cambodia vs Nepal, 11:30 AM
October 2, Monday: Thailand vs Hong Kong, 6:30 AM
October 2, Monday: Bahrain vs Maldives, 11:30 AM
October 3, Tuesday: India (1st ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 1 (QF 1), 6:30 AM
October 3, Tuesday: Pakistan (2nd ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 2 (QF2) 11:30 AM
October 4, Wednesday: Sri Lanka (3rd ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 3 (QF 3) 6:30 AM
October 4, Wednesday: Bangladesh (4th ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 4 (QF4); 11:30 AM
October 6, Friday: Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4; Semi-final 1 (SF1); 6:30 AM
October 6, Friday: Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3; Semi-final 2 (SF2); 11:30 AM
October 7, Saturday: Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2; 3rd/4th match (Bronze medal playoff); 6:30 AM
October 7, Saturday: Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2; Final (Gold medal match), 11:30 AM
Asian Games 2023 Women’s Cricket Schedule:
September 19, Tuesday; Indonesia vs Mongolia; 6:30 AM
September 19, Tuesday: Hong Kong vs Malaysia; 11:30 AM;
September 20, Wednesday: Loser match 1 vs Loser match 2; Quarter-final qualifier; 6:30 AM
September 21, Thursday: India (1st ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 1 (QF 1); 6:30 AM
September 21, Thursday: Pakistan (2nd ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 2 (QF 2); 11:30 AM
September 22, Friday: Sri Lanka (3rd ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 3 (QF 3); 6:30 AM
September 22, Friday: Bangladesh (4th ranked team) vs TBD; Quarter-final 4 (QF 4); 11:30 AM
September 24, Sunday: Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4; Semi-final 1 (SF 1); 6:30 AM
September 24, Sunday: Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3; Semi-final 2 (SF 2); 11:30 AM
September 25, Monday: Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2; 3rd/4th match (Bronze medal playoff); 6:30 AM
September 25, Monday: Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2; Final (Gold medal match); 11:30 AM
Asian Games 2023 Men’s Cricket Teams And Groups:
Group A: Afghanistan, Mongolia
Group B: Cambodia, Japan, Nepal
Group C: Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand
Group D: Malaysia, Bahrain, Maldives
Quarter-finals – direct entry:- India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
Asian Games 2023 Women’s Cricket Teams And Groups
Group A: Indonesia, Mongolia
Group B: Hong Kong, Malaysia
Quarter-finals – direct entry: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh
