The dates for the 15th Asia Cup 2022 schedule have been announced. The venue has also been changed from Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announcing that Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) will host the tournament in the UAE. And fans from all over the world are anticipating the excitement as six national teams compete in the T20 format. The rivalry between India and Pakistan would undoubtedly be the most interesting. The Asia Cup 2022 schedule has been officially released, and the tournament’s start and end dates have been announced. The Asia Cup 2022 will begin on August 27 this year, with the final taking place on September 11.
The tournament will be played in the T20 format and will serve as a massive warm-up opportunity for the six Asian teams participating in preparation for the ICC T20 World Cup, which will be held later this year in Australia. The defending champion is India. In the final, it defeated Bangladesh by three wickets. This year’s Asia Cup will feature a total of six teams, with India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan being the five confirmed teams so far. The United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Singapore, and Hong Kong will compete in a qualifier for the sixth spot in the Asia Cup 2022.
Asia Cup 2022 Schedule: Highlights
| Name of the Tournament | Asia Cup 2022 |
| Administrator/Conducted By | Asian Cricket Council or ACC |
| Hosted By | Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Game | Cricket |
| Format | T20 |
| Last Edition | 2018 |
| Defending Champions | India |
| Number of Participating Teams | 6 |
| ASIA CUP 2022 Dates | 27 August 2022 – 11 September 2022 |
| Venue | UAE (United Arab Emirates) |
| Prize Money | $200,000 |
| Official Website | https://asiancricket.org/ |
The 15th Asia Cup 2022 Schedule has been announced by Jay Shah (Honorary Secretary @BCCI | President- Asian Cricket Council) via his Twitter handle. The Asia Cup’s official schedule has yet to be released. It has been confirmed that the Asia Cup will be held in 2022before thehe International Cricket Council’s T20 World Cup. The Council has announced that the Qualifiers will begin on August 20, 2022. The cup will be played again after the winning team is included. The preliminary schedule is available. The matches are expected to take place in August and September. The tournament will begin in the middle of August and will last until September 2022. The cup will be organized in such a way that the boards have plenty of time before their on-field participation in the T20 World Cup.
The teams are all set and ready to compete in the Asia Cup, which they have been anticipating since 2018. The most recent edition took place in 2018. The current edition was supposed to take place in 2020, but it was canceled due to the pandemic. That edition was supposed to be held in Pakistan. Every plan, however, has changed due to political tensions and the Covid outburst.
Asia Cup 2022 Schedule Match List
The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has announced the start and final match dates for the ASIA CUP 2022. On August 2nd, ACC released the complete schedule. The ASIA CUP 2022 schedule, fixtures, and timetable are available below. 6 teams will play in the Asia Cup in 2022. Teams & Squads that shall play in Asia Cup 2022-
- India.
- Pakistan.
- Sri Lanka.
- Bangladesh.
- Afghanistan.
- UAE/ Singapore/ Kuwait/ Hong Kong.
In 2022, the Asia Cup will feature six teams. Five teams are chosen from among these based on their satisfaction with the Council Rules for the Cup. The ACC has stated unequivocally that the five teams will be Full Members of the International Cricket Council. They will undoubtedly participate in the tournament. The other team that will be added to the list is the winner of the Asia Cup qualifiers. Sri Lanka will host the qualifiers. The game will take place on August 20, 2022. Singapore and Hong Kong will compete for qualification in the Eastern Region. Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates will compete in the Western Region. The winner of the qualifier will be the sixth team to compete in the full-fledged Asia Cup.
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Asia Cup 2022 Schedule Groups Matches List
| Match Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2022 | Sri Lanka | Afghanistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 28 August 2022 | India | Pakistan | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 30 August 2022 | Bangladesh | Afghanistan | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
| 31 August 2022 | India | Qualifier Team | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 1 September 2022 | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 2 September 2022 | Pakistan | Qualifier Team | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
Asia Cup 2022 schedule for Super Four Team Matches
| Super Four Match Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 September 2022 | B1 | B2 | Sharjah | 7:30 PM |
| 4 September 2022 | A1 | A2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 6 September 2022 | A1 | B1 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 7 September 2022 | A2 | B2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 8 September 2022 | A1 | B2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
| 9 September 2022 | B1 | A2 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Asia Cup 2022 Final Schedule
| Match Date | Team 1 | Team 2 | Venue | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 2022 (Asia Cup 2022 Final) | 1st Super 4 | 2nd Super 4 | Dubai | 7:30 PM |
Note: All games will begin at 7:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST)
Asia Cup 2022 India Squad
Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Deepak Hooda, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (WK), Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, Dinesh Karthik, Mohammed Shami, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, & Harshal Patel.
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Details on Asia Cup 2022 Live Streaming and Live Telecast
INDIA-
Asia Cup 2022 will be broadcast on the Star Sports network in India, and online coverage will be provided by Disney + Hotstar. The same network will broadcast live coverage of Asia Cup 2022 in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Pakistan-
Asia Cup 2022 will be broadcast on PTV Sports and Ten Sports, with the former holding exclusive rights for both TV and online streaming.
Bangladesh-
Asia Cup 2022 will be telecasted on Gazi TV (GTV) in Bangladesh
Australia & New Zealand-
The Asia Cup 2022 will be broadcast live on Yupp TV in Australia and New Zealand.
South Africa-
The Asia Cup 2022 will be broadcast on the SuperSport network, with online streaming available at SuperSport.com.
USA & UK-
Hotstar will broadcast the Asia Cup 2022 in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Middle East-
OSN Sports Cricket HD will broadcast the Asia Cup 2022.
Asia Cup Format
The Asia Cup 2022 will be held in Twenty20 format. Four teams will advance to the Super 4 round. The top two teams in the point table will compete in the ASIA CUP 2022 final to win the cricket cup.
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Asia Cup Winners List 1984 to 2022, Most Successful Team
Which Is Most Successful Team In Asia Cup?
- India is the most successful team with 7 titles (6 ODIs + 1 T20).
- The first season broadcasted in the United Arab Emirates in 1984.
- 2018 was the previous season.
- 2022 is the next season.
The Asia Cup 2018 was held in the One Day International format. As a result, the Asia Cup 2018 season will be played in Twenty20 format. Twenty20 cricket is the most popular cricket format among fans. The previous season of Asia Cup was held in 2018. The entire Asia Cup 2018 schedule was hosted by the UAE. The previous season of Asia Cup featured a total of six teams. India and Bangladesh met in the finals of the 2018 Asia Cup. The final match of Asia Cup Season 14th was played on September 28th, 2018. India defeated Bangladesh by three wickets to win the Asia Cup 2018. Shikhar Dhawan was named Man of the Match for his outstanding play throughout the tournament.
Asia Cup Winners List 1984 To 2022
| Years | Winners | Runner-ups | Host Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | India | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 1988 | India | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 1990/91 | India | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 1995 | India | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2000 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | India | Pakistan |
| 2010 | India | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 2012 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| 2016 | India | Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| 2018 | India | Bangladesh | UAE |
| 2022 | TBD | TBD | Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) |
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Conclusion
This article is based on the Asia Cup 2022 Schedule- teams, match date, time, Venue, and Fixtures list have been updated with statistics from ICC-Cricket.com updates. We hope you enjoyed our article; please share your valuable thoughts in the comments section; we appreciate your feedback. This page’s content is subject to change at any time without notice. Our website makes no guarantees about the information’s accuracy.
