The 16th Asia Cup is set to take place from August 30 to September 17. Six strong teams will have to come together to compete for on-field dominance and the coveted Asia Cup championship. India grouped in Pool A alongside traditional rivals Pakistan and Nepal. India’s cricket legacy at the Asia Cup is indelible, having won seven times.
At the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Pallekele on September 2, 2023, India will play Pakistan in the tournament’s opening match. As India gears up for the tournament, the recovery of key players like KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer significantly boosts the middle order. Furthermore, the return of the formidable Jasprit Bumrah lends renewed strength to the bowling department.
Asia Cup 2023 India’s Schedule & Fixtures
| Date | Match Details | Time (IST) | Venue |
| September 2, 2023 | Pakistan vs India, 3rd Match, Group A | 2:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| September 4, 2023 | India vs Nepal, 5th Match, Group A | 2:00 PM | Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Pallekele |
| September 6, 2023 | A1 vs B2, Super Fours, 1st Match | 3:30 PM | Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
| September 9, 2023 | B1 vs B2, Super Fours, 2nd Match | 2:00 PM | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 10, 2023 | A1 vs A2, Super Fours, 3rd Match | 2:00 PM | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 12, 2023 | A2 vs B1, Super Fours, 4th Match | 2:00 PM | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 14, 2023 | A1 vs B1, Super Fours, 5th Match | 2:00 PM | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 15, 2023 | A2 vs B2, Super Fours, 6th Match | 2:00 PM | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
| September 17, 2023 | TBC vs TBC, Final | 2:00 PM | R.Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
India’s Squad For The Asia Cup 2023
Rohit Sharma (C), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya (VC), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna.
Standby Player:Â Sanju Samson
India’s Predicted Playing XI
| Number | Player Name | Role |
| 1 | Rohit Sharma (C) | Batter |
| 2 | Shubman Gill | Batter |
| 3 | Virat Kohli | Batter |
| 4 | Shreyas Iyer | Batter |
| 5 | Ishan Kishan | Wicket-keeper |
| 6 | Hardik Pandya (VC) | All-rounder |
| 7 | Ravindra Jadeja | All-rounder |
| 8 | Jasprit Bumrah | Bowler |
| 9 | Mohammed Shami | Bowler |
| 10 | Mohammed Siraj | Bowler |
| 11 | Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
India Asia Cup 2023 Players To Watch Out For
Rohit Sharma:
India’s skipper Rohit Sharma is known as the Asia Cup’s top run scorer among the currently playing players. He scored 745 runs in 22 games, including a century and six half-centuries. Rohit has played 244 ODI matches and has scored 9837 runs with an average of 48.7 for India.
Virat Kohli:
Virat Kohli is one of the most dangerous batsmen in white ball cricket history. His performances in the Asia Cup have showcased his sheer dominance and exceptional skill. Across 11 matches, Kohli has scored a remarkable tally of 613 runs, with a highest score of 183. This astonishing record highlights his remarkable consistency in scoring runs and his average of 61.30, which attests to his unmatched skill in the game of cricket.
Jasprit Bumrah:
After recovering from his injury, Jasprit Bumrah made a successful comeback to the cricket field. Bumrah’s outstanding bowling performance during India’s most recent T20 series against Ireland earned him the coveted Man of the Series award. He showed potential by taking four wickets in 2 games, demonstrating his ability to win matches. Bumrah has played in 72 ODIs and taken an impressive 121 wickets at an economy rate of 4.64.
