Get ready to witness the 16th edition of the six-Nation Asia Cup from August 30 to Semtember 17 2023. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal are the six confirmed nations in the 2023 Asia Cup tournament.
The tournament will commence on August 30, 2023, when Pakistan will lock horns against Nepal. Fans are all excited for the India vs. Pakistan match, which is scheduled for September 2.2023. So, strap on your boots and get ready to bet on your favorite player of the series Asia Cup. Here are our top picks to bet on top players of Asia Cup 2023.
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Asia Cup 2023: A Snapshot
Scheduled from | August 30 – September 17 |
Number of Teams | Six |
Format | 50-Overs |
Structure | Group stages followed by final |
Defending Champion | Sri Lanka |
Venue of Matches | Multan International Cricket Stadium - Multan R Premadasa Stadium - Colombo Gaddafi Stadium - Lahore Pallekele International Cricket Stadium - Kandy |
Have a look at the squads to bet on top players of the Asia Cup 2023 tournament.
The squad for the upcoming Asia Cup 2023 is here. Check out all the players who will be representing their countries this season and bet on the top players of the Asia Cup!
Group A
INDIA: |
Rohit Sharma (c), Shubham Gill |
Middle Over:-Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul. |
Wicketkeeper:-Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan |
All-rounders:-Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, and Axar Patel |
Spinners:- Yuzvendra Chahal And Kuldeep Yadav |
Fast Bowlers:- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, And Mohammed Siraj |
Pakistan
Expected Team (Squad): Babar Azam (c), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Rizwan, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Fakhar Zaman, Imam-ul-Haq, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah.
Nepal
Aarif Sheikh, Kushal Bhurtel, Gyanendra Malla, Bhim Sharki, Dipendra Singh Airee, Arjun Saud, Aasif Sheikh, Rohit Paudel (C), Kushal Malla, Karan KC, Lalit Rajbanshi, Sandeep Lamichhane, Gulsan Jha, Kishore Mahato, Pratis GC, Sompal Kami
Group B
Afghanistan: |
Mohammad Nabi (c), Najibullah Zadran (vc), Fareed Ahmad, Qais Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Usman Ghani, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Rashid Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Darwish Rasooli, Mohammad Saleem, Naveen-ul-Haq, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Ibrahim Zadran, Hazratulah Zazai |
Bangladesh: |
Saif Hassan (c), Tanzid Hasan, Shahadat Hossain, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Soumya Sarkar, Mohammad Naim, Mahedi Hasan, Musfik Hasan, Parvez Hossain Emon, Zakir Hasan, Akbar Ali, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury, Rakibul Hasan, Ripon Mondol, Tanzim Hasan Sakib. |
Sri Lanka: |
Dasun Shanaka (c), Danushka Gunathilaka, Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Ashen Bandara, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Praveen Jayawickrama, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Matheesha Pathirana, Nuwanidu Fernando, Nuwan Thusara, Dinesh Chandimal. |
Yuzvendra Chahal
Role: Bowler |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Leg Spin |
The spinner, who took a wicket on his T20I debut for the Indian cricket team against Zimbabwe in 2016, has emerged as one of the key bowlers for the Men in Blue in 20-overs cricket over recent years. The 31-year-old’s 3/20 against South Africa in 2022 has gone down in his top five spells in T20I cricket. He is a cunning spinner, and his googly could prove dangerous for batsmen.
Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 6w |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016-2022 | 67 | 66 | 595.5 | 14 | 3115 | 118 | 6/42 | 26.39 | 5.22 | 30.2 | 5 | 2 |
Wanindu Hasaranga
Role: All-Rounder |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Leg Spin |
So far, Wanindu Hasaranga has been the benchmark for Sri Lanka's team. Sri Lanka's going to count on his quality bowling experience as his googly is difficult to read by most batsmen. When he overtook Ajantha Mendis as the only other Sri Lankan bowler to reach the top spot in the ICC T20I rankings, he became the first Sri Lankan to get a career-high third place in the all-rounder's rankings that same month. The most reliable and highest-ranked bowler representing Sri Lanka in Asia Cup, Wanindu Hasaranga, picked up 62 wickets and hit 382 runs in the process.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2020-2021 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 196 | 59 | 28.00 | 227 | 86.34 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
Rashid Khan
Role: Bowler |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Leg Spin |
Rashid may be called a leg spinner but varies his game with perfect googlies and other types of balls. With his unpredictable and first-class bowling skills, Rashid Khan is set to bowl down the toughest batsmen with his quick wrists and fingers. Khan is also a batsman to be watched out for in the death overs. He’s been ranked fourth on the ICC T20 bowlers list and is a worthy player in the Asia Cup series.
Span | Mat | Inns | Overs | Mdns | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Avg | Econ | SR | 5w | 10w |
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2018-2021 | 5 | 9 | 255.4 | 48 | 760 | 34 | 7/137 | 11/104 | 22.35 | 2.97 | 45.1 | 4 | 2 |
Virat Kohli
Role: Batter |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Medium Seam |
The former captain of India's cricket team, Indian batsman Virat Kohli bagged third place in the Indian batsmen's list with the most runs in the Asia Cup. He is the sixth highest scorer in Asia Cup with 766* runs and scored at a stunning average of 63 in just 14 innings. Kohli remains one of India’s biggest batting names and is expected to perform well in the tournament.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
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2011-2022 | 102 | 173 | 10 | 8074 | 254* | 49.53 | 14499 | 55.68 | 27 | 28 | 14 | 910 | 24 |
Suryakumar Yadav
Role: Batter |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Bowling Style: - |
India’s Suryakumar Yadav is the highest-ranked Indian T20 batsman at present. The Indian batsman sits at No. 2 in the ICC T20 Batter Rankings behind Pakistan skipper Babar Azam. This right-handed batsman is best suited for the 50-Overs format of cricket, thanks to his innovative batting style. He was the highest run-getter in the IPL 2018, opening the batting, and his consistency and run-scoring ability have made him one of cricket’s shining stars. Suryakumar Yadav has a solid strike rate of 175.45 and is one of the best players to bet on from the Asia Cup players list.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
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2021-2022 | 13 | 12 | 2 | 340 | 64 | 34.00 | 344 | 98.83 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 3 |
Babar Azam
Role: Batter |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Bowling Style: Right-Arm Off-Spin |
Babar is the leading opening batsman from the Pakistan team and well-known for his discipline and level-headedness. Because of his great performance in the Asia Cup and World T20, Babar Azam is already considered one of the best T20 batsmen in the Asia Cup 2022. Babar inevitably scores big runs these days, and the expectations will be similar against India, too. India and Pakistan are both looking forward to his presence in the upcoming Asia Cup. Babar Azam has grown into a batsman to be watched out for in the international cricket scene.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016-2022 | 42 | 75 | 9 | 3122 | 196 | 47.30 | 5829 | 53.55 | 7 | 23 | 7 | 359 | 18 |
KL Rahul
Role: Batter |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Rahul is a versatile batsman who can bat in both the opening and the middle order. He is known for his aggressive batting style and his ability to score runs quickly. He is also a good fielder and has taken 73 catches in international cricket. Rahul is one of the most consistent batsmen in world cricket and he is a key player for the Indian team. He is expected to continue to play a major role in the team's future.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2014-2022 | 43 | 74 | 2 | 2547 | 199 | 35.37 | 4833 | 52.70 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 310 | 17 |
Mohammad Rizwan
Role: Wicket-Keeper |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Rizwan is currently ranked 2nd in ICC T20 rankings and has been a consistent performer for the team. The year 2021 has seen the best of Rizwan as he brought down South Africa with 104 and managed a record of most T20I runs in a single year by any player. Rizwan’s consistent batting strength has been Pakistan’s biggest asset since 2021.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016-2022 | 24 | 37 | 7 | 1232 | 115* | 41.06 | 2408 | 51.16 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 142 | 4 |
Dasun Shanakha
Role: All-Rounder |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Batting Style: Right-Arm Medium Seam |
A right-handed batsman and right-arm medium seam bowler, Shanakha led Sri Lanka to a 3-0 series victory against Pakistan in T20Is in 2019. He scored 102 runs in the second ODI to register his first century in the format against Zimbabwe in January 2022. With the game on the line and many runs needed to win, Shanaka stepped up into the game and delivered an explosive inning of batting. Team Sri Lanka surpassed their goal with one ball remaining, thanks to Shanaka’s outstanding performance.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2016-2021 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 140 | 66* | 14.00 | 276 | 50.72 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 7 |
Mahmudullah
Role: All-Rounder |
Batting Style: Right Hand |
Batting Style: Right-Arm Off Spin |
Mohammad Mahmudullah is a brilliant batsman from Bangladesh known for his dependable knocks in the death overs. He is one of the best slog overs in Bangladesh and is also known for his ability to score quick runs. Mahmudullah is a fast hitter capable of hitting quick balls to the boundary while scoring runs quickly. Mahmudullah was a member of the Bangladeshi team that won the ICC World Twenty20 in 2014. He scored 31 runs in the final of the tournament, which Bangladesh won by defeating India by 3 wickets. With this victory, Bangladesh became the first Asian team to win an ICC World Twenty20 title. Mahmudullah was named the man of the match in the final for his performance with both bat and ball.
Span | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 0s | 4s | 6s |
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2009-2021 | 50 | 94 | 7 | 2914 | 150* | 33.49 | 5456 | 53.40 | 5 | 16 | 11 | 338 | 24 |
There is a strong possibility that Afghanistan's Rashid Khan could end up as the tournament's leading wicket-taker. We also expect players like Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka), Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka), and Suryakumar Yadav (India), to be top performers from their respective sides.
India-Pakistan will face off on September 02 2023 in a Group A clash at Kandy
India has won the most titles of Asian tournaments among all the countries. The country has won 7 titles out of 12 Asian cup tournaments so far. Sri Lanka accounts for 6 titles while Pakistan has won 2 titles. India will be defending their title as Asian champions this year.
50 Overs format. 50-Over format this time in Asia Cup 2023. Starting from 30 August 2023.
Pakistan and Sri Lanka will host Asia Cup 2023. A total of 13 matches will take place during the tournament.