The Asian Games 2023, eagerly awaited and slated to unfold in Hangzhou, China, are gearing up to treat cricket enthusiasts to a thrilling extravaganza that has sent ripples of excitement across the continent. This prestigious event is all set to roll out riveting men’s and women’s T20 cricket tournaments. The inclusion of cricketing giants like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, who have clinched direct spots in the quarter-finals, has ignited a fervor of anticipation within the cricketing community.
Devoted cricket fans will undoubtedly reminisce about cricket’s prominent presence in the Asian Games of 2010 and 2014, only to be conspicuously absent from the sporting roster in 2018. However, in an exhilarating twist of fate, the sport is now poised for a triumphant comeback after a five-year hiatus, injecting an extra dose of excitement and anticipation into the Games.
Men’s Cricket Tournament
The men’s T20 cricket extravaganza will commence on September 27 and culminate with the bronze and gold medal clashes on October 7. Fifteen teams are in the fray, where the top-seeded nations commence their journey directly from the quarter-finals, while the other eleven teams lock horns in a fierce group stage competition. The triumphant among them will secure their spots among the top four for the quarter-finals.
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For the initial phase, the men’s T20 cricket tournament is divided into four groups:
– Group A: Afghanistan and Mongolia
– Group B: Cambodia, Japan, and Nepal
– Group C: Hong Kong, Singapore, and Thailand
– Group D: Malaysia, Bahrain, and Maldives
Adding to the fervor, elite teams like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh will skip the group stage and directly enter the quarter-finals.
Women’s Cricket Tournament
The women’s T20 cricket spectacle is set to unfold between September 19 and 25. Mirroring the format of the men’s competition, the top-seeded squads have clinched direct berths into the quarter-finals.
The women’s tournament groups are as follows:
– Group A: Indonesia and Mongolia
– Group B: Hong Kong and Malaysia
Asian Games 2023 Men’s Cricket Schedule
Date | Match | Group/Phase | Time
—|—|—-|—-
September 27, Wednesday | Nepal vs Japan | B | 6:30 AM
September 27, Wednesday | Hong Kong vs Singapore | C | 11:30 AM
September 28, Thursday | Malaysia vs Bahrain | D | 6:30 AM
September 28, Thursday | Japan vs Cambodia | B | 11:30 AM
September 29, Friday | Maldives vs Malaysia | D | 6:30 AM
September 29, Friday | Singapore vs Thailand | C | 11:30 AM
October 1, Sunday | Afghanistan vs Mongolia | A | 6:30 AM
October 1, Sunday | Cambodia vs Nepal | B | 11:30 AM
October 2, Monday | Thailand vs Hong Kong | C | 6:30 AM
October 2, Monday | Bahrain vs Maldives | D | 11:30 AM
October 3, Tuesday | India (1st ranked team) vs TBD | QF 1 | 6:30 AM
October 3, Tuesday | Pakistan (2nd ranked team) vs TBD | QF 2 | 11:30 AM
October 4, Wednesday | Sri Lanka (3rd ranked team) vs TBD | QF 3 | 6:30 AM
October 4, Wednesday | Bangladesh (4th ranked team) vs TBD | QF 4 | 11:30 AM
October 6, Friday | Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4 | SF 1 | 6:30 AM
October 6, Friday | Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3 | SF 2 | 11:30 AM
October 7, Saturday | Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2 | 3rd/4th match (Bronze medal) | 6:30 AM
October 7, Saturday | Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 | Final (Gold medal) | 11:30 AM
Asian Games 2023 Women’s Cricket Schedule
Date | Match | Group/Phase | Time
—|—|—-|—-
September 19, Tuesday | Indonesia vs Mongolia | A | 6:30 AM
September 19, Tuesday | Hong Kong vs Malaysia | B | 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 | QF 1 | 6:30 AM
September 21, Thursday | Pakistan (2nd ranked team) vs TBD | QF 2 | 11:30 AM
September 22, Friday | Sri Lanka (3rd ranked team
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