The 2023 Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Pakistan from September 13 to 28. The tournament will feature six teams: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal.
The defending champions are Sri Lanka, who defeated Pakistan in the final of the 2022 tournament. However, the favorites to win the 2023 Asia Cup are India and Pakistan.
India are the current number one ranked ODI team in the world. They have a strong batting lineup led by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and a bowling attack that includes Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.
Pakistan are the number two ranked ODI team in the world. They have a balanced team with a good mix of batting and bowling. Babar Azam is one of the best batsmen in the world, and Shaheen Afridi is a world-class bowler.
Other teams that could challenge for the title include Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan. Sri Lanka have a good batting lineup and a spin attack that can be effective in the subcontinent. Bangladesh have a strong bowling attack and are always a dangerous team in home conditions. Afghanistan are the surprise package in the tournament. They have a young and exciting team that can upset the big teams on their day.
Based on the current form of the teams, India and Pakistan are the favorites to win the Asia Cup 2023. However, it is a close tournament and any of the six teams could win it on their day.
People’s Favorite Teams
According to a recent poll, India is the favorite team to win the Asia Cup 2023, with 40% of the votes. Pakistan is the second favorite with 30% of the votes, followed by Sri Lanka with 20% of the votes. Bangladesh and Afghanistan are tied for fourth place with 10% of the votes each.
The poll also asked people which teams they think will make it to the final of the Asia Cup 2023. India and Pakistan were the most popular choices, with 40% and 30% of the votes respectively. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh were tied for third place with 20% of the votes each. Afghanistan received the remaining 10% of the votes.
It is clear that India and Pakistan are the two most popular teams in the Asia Cup. However, the other teams are not to be underestimated. Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan all have the potential to upset the big teams on their day.
The Asia Cup is always a closely contested tournament. The 2023 edition is expected to be no different. It will be interesting to see which team emerges victorious.
The Teams with the Most Asia Cup Titles
Year | Winner | Runner-up | Host |
1984 | India | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
1986 | Sri Lanka | India | Pakistan |
1988 | India | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
1990/91 | India | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
1995 | Sri Lanka | India | Bangladesh |
1997 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | India |
2000 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
2004 | Sri Lanka | India | Bangladesh |
2008 | Pakistan | India | Sri Lanka |
2010 | India | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
2012 | India | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
2014 | Sri Lanka | India | Bangladesh |
2016 | India | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
2018 | India | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka |
2022 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
India is the most successful team in the Asia Cup, having won the tournament a record 7 times. Sri Lanka is the second most successful team, with 6 titles. Pakistan has won the tournament 2 times.
The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament contested by the top teams from Asia. It is played every two years. The next edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in Pakistan in 2023.
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