The 19th edition of the Asian Games 2023 is all set to begin on September 23 in Hangzhou, China with cricket which has returned to the Asian Games again. Men’s and Women’s cricket events featured in the 2010 and 2014 games but missed out in 2018. However, India never sent its team to the event as well.
Apart from India, teams from seven other nations will also take part and fight for the prestigious medals at the Asian Games 2023. The Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket Field will host all the T20I matches.
Asian Games 2023: Teams and Groups
The competition at the Asian Games 2023 will feature two groups:
Group A:
- Indonesia
- Mongolia
Group B:
- Hong Kong
- Malaysia
However, four teams have received direct entry into the quarter-finals of the Asian Games 2023, showcasing the high calibre of cricket talent in the region. These teams include cricket powerhouses such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.
Asian Games 2023: Schedule
| Date | Match | Group/Phase | Time |
| September 19, Tuesday | Indonesia vs Mongolia | A | 01:00 AM GMT |
| September 19, Tuesday | Hong Kong vs Malaysia | B | 06:00 AM GMT |
| September 20, Wednesday | Loser match 1 vs Loser match 2 | Quarter-final qualifier | 01:00 AM GMT |
| September 21, Thursday | India (1st ranked team) vs TBD | QF 1 | 01:00 AM GMT |
| September 21, Thursday | Pakistan (2nd ranked team) vs TBD | QF 2 | 06:00 AM GMT |
| September 22, Friday | Sri Lanka (3rd ranked team) vs TBD | QF 3 | 01:00 AM GMT |
| September 22, Friday | Bangladesh (4th ranked team) vs TBD | QF 4 | 06:00 AM GMT |
| September 24, Sunday | Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4 | SF 1 | 01:00 AM GMT |
| September 24, Sunday | Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3 | SF 2 | 06:00 AM GMT |
| September 25, Monday | Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 2 | 3rd/4th match (Bronze medal) | 01:00 AM GMT |
| September 25, Monday | Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 2 | Final (Gold medal) | 06:00 AM GMT |
Broadcast and LIVE streaming details:
Viewers can enjoy all the action of the Asian Games 2023 cricket matches through live streaming on Sony LIV. The live telecast of the Asian Games cricket event will also be available on the Sony Sports Network TV channels (Sony Sports TEN 1, Sony Sports TEN 2, Sony Sports TEN 3, Sony Sports TEN 4, Sony Sports TEN 5) in India as well.
Asian Games 2023: Squads
India: Harmanpreet Kaur (C), Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Devika Vaidya, Anjali Sarvani, Titas Sadhu, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Minnu Mani, Kanika Ahuja, Uma Chetry (wk), Anusha Bareddy
Sri Lanka: Chamari Athapaththu (c), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshi de Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Imesha Dulani, Anushka Sanjeewani, Oshadi Ranasinghe, Sugandika Kumari, Inoka Ranaweera, Udeshika Prabodhani, Hasini Perera, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Achini Kulasooriya, Inoshi Fernando
Malaysia: Winifred Duraisingam (C), Mas Elysa (VC), Musfirah Nur Ainaa, Ainur Amelina, Nik Nur Atiela, Aisya Eleesa, Ainna Hamizah Hashim, Jamahidaya Intan, Mahirah Izzati Ismail, Wan Julia (WK), Dhanusri Muhunan, Aina Najwa (WK), Nur Arianna Natsya, Nur Dania Syuhada, Wan Nor Zulaika
Hong Kong: Chan Ka Ying (C), Natasha Miles, 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
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
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
Indonesia: Ni Wayan Sariani (C), Ni Made Putri Suwandewi (VC), Andriani, Desi Wulandari, Kadek Winda Prastini, Kisi Salisa Kasse, Lie Qiao, Maria Corazon Konjep Wombaki, Mia Arda Leta, Ni Kadek Ariani, Ni Kadek Fitria Rada Rani, Ni Luh Ketut Wesika Ratna Dewi, Ni Put Ayu Nanda Sakarini, Rahmawati Dwi Pangestuti, Sang Ayu Nyoman Maypriani
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 and Umm-e-Hani
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