After a nail-biting thriller cricket match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka qualified for the Asia Cup finals by knocking Pakistan out of the tournament. This is Sri Lanka’s 12th appearance in finals (including ODI and T20I), which is the most by any country.
Hello Everyone! This is Mo. In this blog, I will share the details of the Asia Cup and what’s happening in the current Asia Cup. Without further ado, let's dive in.
Introduction
Asia, the largest and most populous continent, encompasses about 44% of Earth's land area and accommodates approximately 60% of the world's population. It is characterized by its vastness and diversity, boasting a multitude of cultures, languages, and religions.
The Asia Cup, a men's international cricket tournament, serves as a platform for Asian countries to compete in either One Day International (50 overs) or Twenty20 International (20 overs) formats. Established in 1983 alongside the founding of the Asian Cricket Council, the tournament aims to foster goodwill among Asian nations and was originally scheduled to be held biennially.
As the sole continental championship in cricket, the Asia Cup crowns the victor as the champion of Asia, alternating between the ODI and T20 formats every two years.
The ongoing 2023 Asia Cup is taking place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17, 2023. The tournament adopts the ODI format and features the participation of six teams:
- Bangladesh
- India
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
The teams are divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group proceeding to the Super Four stage. The final will be contested among the top two teams from the Super Four stage.
The current titleholders of the Asia Cup are Sri Lanka, who emerged victorious in the 2022 tournament by defeating Pakistan in the final.
Regarded as one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments worldwide, the Asia Cup consistently delivers riveting matches. Asian cricket fans exhibit immense passion and turn out in large numbers to support their respective teams. For the finest cricketers in Asia, the tournament provides an excellent platform to showcase their talents and vie for the esteemed title of champion of Asia.
Asia Cup Winners, Runner-up, Hosting Country, and Format List from 1984 to 2023
Most Asia Cup Winners and Runners List from 1984 to 2023
Asia Cup 2023
The ongoing 2023 Asia Cup is taking place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from August 30 to September 17, 2023. The tournament adopts the ODI format and features the participation of Six teams:
- Bangladesh
- India
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
The teams are divided into two groups, with the top two teams from each group proceeding to the Super Four stage. The final will be contested among the top two teams from the Super Four stage.
Group A
- Pakistan
- India
- Nepal
Group B
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Afghanistan
In Group A, the most-awaited India-Pakistan match ended with no result due to rain. Later, India and Pakistan qualified for the Super Four stage by defeating Nepal in the group stage.
In Group B, Bangladesh lost to Sri Lanka but was able to secure a victory against Afghanistan. This made Afghanistan not only defeat Sri Lanka but also needed to keep up the net run rate. Unfortunately, the Afghanistan team was able to cross the line. With this, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh entered the Super Four stage from Group B.
Super Four
- India
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
In the Super Four, Bangladesh lost to Pakistan and Sri Lanka, which disqualified them from the 2023 Asia Cup Finals. On the other hand, India defeated both Pakistan and Sri Lanka and became the first team to qualify for the 2023 Asia Cup Finals. Which eventually made the India vs. Bangladesh match a dead rubber and the Sri Lanka vs. Bangladesh match a knockout match. Sri Lanka won the last-ball thriller and entered the Asia Cup 2023 Finals.
Most appearances in Asia Cup Finals (ODI+T20I)
12 - Sri Lanka
10 - India
5 - Pakistan
3 - Bangladesh
Conclusion
This is the 8th India vs. Sri Lanka Asia Cup Finals. Which will be held on September 17, 2023. When it comes to the previous seven head-ons India and Sri Lanka have won four and three times respectively. Let's wait and watch the finals.
Asia Cup Finals 2023
This Match led to create many records
- Biggest ODI wins for India in terms of balls remaining - 263
- Biggest ODI final wins in terms of balls remaining - 263
- Third shortest ODI by balls bowled
- India's 2nd 10 wicket win in ODI finals
FAQ'S
How many times do India and Pakistan meet in the Asia Cup finals?
Zero, India, and Pakistan are yet to meet in the Asia Cup finals.Which team has the highest number of appearances in the Asia Cup finals?
Sri Lanka has appeared 12 times in the Asia Cup finals.How many times has India lost in the Asia Cup finals?
India has lost three times in the Cup finals.Which team has lost the most Asia Cup finals?
Sri Lanka has lost six Asia Cup finals, the most by any team.How many teams have defeated India in the Asia Cup finals?
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