Cricket at the Asian Games 2023 will be played in the T20 format. Competitions for both men and women will be a part of the upcoming edition, which will be held in Hangzhou, the People’s Republic of China, from September 23 to October 8.
The women’s tournament will run from September 19 to 25. A total of eight teams will compete for medals at Hangzhou 2023.
The venue for all matches, both men’s and women’s, will be the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field.
Group
| Group/Phase | Team |
|---|---|
| Group A | Indonesia, Mongolia |
| Group B | Hong Kong, Malaysia |
| Quarter-finals – direct entry | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh |
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 | 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 |
Squads
India
Harmanpreet Kaur (Captain), Smriti Mandhana (VC), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Devika Vaidya, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Minnu Mani, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry (wk), Anusha Bareddy, Pooja Vastrakar.
Standby list of players: Harleen Deol, Kashvee Gautam, Sneh Rana, Saika Ishaque.
Thailand
Naruemol Chaiwai (c), Sornnarin Tippoch, Nattaya Boochatham, Chanida Sutthiruang, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, Natthakan Chantham, Onnicha Kamchomphu, Rosenanee Kanoh, Phannita Maya, Thipatcha Putthawong, Sunida Chaturongrattana, Suwanan Khiaoto, Nanthita Boonsukham, Kanyakorn Bunthansen
Hong Kong
Chan Ka Ying (c), Natasha Miles (vc), Akasha Yousaf, Chan Ka Man, Chan Sau Ha, Chan Shing Yan, Cheung Hiu Ying, Cheung Kwai Hin, Ho Sin Yee, Lai Wing Ki, Lui Hei In, Maryam Bibi, Poon Bo Yee, Siu Mei Wai, To Yee Shan
Malaysia
Winifred Duraisingham (c), Jamahidaya Intan, Mas Elysa, Musfirah Nur Azmi, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Ainur Amelina, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Nur Arianna Natsya, Aina Najwa, Wan Julia, Aisya Eleesa, Dhanusri Muhunan, Nik Nur Atiela, Nur Dania Syuhada, Wan Nor Zulaika
Indonesia
Ni Wayan Sariani (c), Kisi Kasse, Maria Corazon, Mia Arda, A Andriani, Desi Wulandari, Kadek Winda Prastini, Ni Luh Dewi, Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani, Rahmawati Pangestuti, Sang Ayu, Ni Putu Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Lie Qiao, Ni Ariani, Ni Made Putri Suwandewi
Pakistan
Nida Dar (c), Aliya Riaz, Anoosha Nasir, Diana Baig, Muneeba Ali, Najiha Alvi, Nashra Sundhu, Nataliya Parvaiz, Omaima Sohail, Sadaf Shamas, Sadia Iqbal, Shawaal Zulfiqar, Sidra Amin, Syeda Aroob Shah, Umm-e-Hani.
Sri Lanka
Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Madavi, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kaveesha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Anushka Sanjeewani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Achini Kulasuriya, Inoshi Fernando
Bangladesh
Niger Sultana Joty (c), Nahida Akter (vc), Shathi Rani, Farjana Hoque Pinky, Shamima Sultan, Sobhana Mostary, Shorna Akter, Ritu Moni, Lata Mondol, Sultana Khatun, Fahima Khatun, Rabeya, Shanjida Akther Maghla, Marufa Akter, Disha Biswas
Standbys: Salma Khatun, Musrshida Khatun, Asrafi Yeasnim Arthy
Where to watch?
Live streaming of the Asian Games 2023 cricket matches will be available on Sony Liv. Asian Games cricket will be telecast live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
Conclusion
The Asian Games 2023 promises an exciting cricket competition in the T20 format, featuring both men’s and women’s teams. Taking place in Hangzhou, China, from September 23 to October 8, this event will showcase eight teams competing for medals. The action begins with the women’s tournament from September 19 to 25, leading up to thrilling quarter-finals and semi-finals, and ultimately culminating in the gold medal match. Don’t miss out on the cricketing action, with live streaming available on Sony Liv and live telecasts on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
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