The 19th Asian Games are scheduled to commence on September 23, with some sports events starting as early as September 19. Notably, the women's cricket event is set to begin on September 19. In a historic move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has sent both its men's and women's teams to participate in the Asian Games. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as the captain of the men's team, while Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the women's team.
It is worth mentioning that the top four teams, as per the rankings, have automatically qualified for the quarterfinals. Consequently, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have secured their spots in the knockout stages for both the men's and women's events. Team India's women's team will kickstart their campaign on September 21, while the men's team will play their opening game on October 3.
Asian Games 2023 Schedule
When will Asian Games 2023 cricket will begin?
Asian Games 2023 cricket will begin on September 23 to October 8
Where is Asian Games 2023 cricket happening?
Asian Games 2023 cricket is happening in Hangzhou
What are the venues of the Asian Games 2023 cricket?
Zhejiang University of Technology ground will host Asian Games 2023 cricket.
Squads
India Women's squad: Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), 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
India Men's squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Mukesh Kumar, Shivam Mavi, Shivam Dube, Prabhsimran Singh (wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rahul Tripathi, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh
Women's Cricket Schedule
1. Indonesia vs Mongolia (Group A), Tuesday, September 19, Pingfeng Cricket Field
2. Hong Kong vs Malaysia (Group B), Tuesday, September 19, Pingfeng Cricket Field
3. Loser 1st Match vs Loser 2nd Match (Qualifier), Wednesday, September 20, Pingfeng Cricket Field
4. India vs TBC (QF 1), Thursday, September 21, , Pingfeng Cricket Field
5. Pakistan vs TBC (QF 2), Thursday, September 21, Pingfeng Cricket Field
6. Sri Lanka vs TBC (QF 3), Friday, September 22 , Pingfeng Cricket Field
7. Bangladesh vs TBC (QF 4), Friday, September 22, Pingfeng Cricket Field
8. Winner QF 1 vs Winner QF 4 (Semi-final 1), Sunday, September 24, Pingfeng Cricket Field
9. Winner QF 2 vs Winner QF 3 (Semi-final 1), Sunday, September 24, Pingfeng Cricket Field
10. Loser SF 1 vs Loser SF 1 (3rd Rank game), Monday, September 25, Pingfeng Cricket Field
11. Winner SF 1 vs Winner SF 1 (Final), Monday, September 25, Pingfeng Cricket Field
Men's Cricket Schedule
1. Nepal vs Mongolia (Group A), Wednesday, September 27, Pingfeng Cricket Field
2. Japan vs Cambodia (Group B), Wednesday, September 28, Pingfeng Cricket Field
3. Malaysia vs Singapore (Group C), Thursday, September 28, Pingfeng Cricket Field
4. Mongolia vs Maldvies (Group A), Thursday, September 28, Pingfeng Cricket Field
5. Cambodia vs Hong Kong (Group B), Friday, September 29, Pingfeng Cricket Field
6. Singapore vs Thailand (Group C), Friday, September 29, Pingfeng Cricket Field
7. Maldives vs Nepal (Group A), Sunday, October 1, Pingfeng Cricket Field
8. Hong Kong vs Japan (Group B), Sunday, October 1, Pingfeng Cricket Field
9. Thailand vs Malaysia (Group C), Monday, October 2, Pingfeng Cricket Field
10. India vs TBC (QF 1), Tuesday, October 3, Pingfeng Cricket Field
11. Pakistan vs TBC (QF 2), Tuesday, October 3, Pingfeng Cricket Field
12. Sri Lanka vs TBC (QF 3), Wednesday, October 4, Pingfeng Cricket Field
13. Bangladesh vs TBC (QF 4), Wednesday, October 4, Pingfeng Cricket Field
14. Winner QF1 vs Winner QF4 (1st Semi-final), Friday, October 6, Pingfeng Cricket Field
15. Winner QF2 vs Winner QF3 (2nd Semi-final), Friday, October 6, Pingfeng Cricket Field
16. Loser SF 1st vs Loser SF 2nd (3rd/4th), Saturday, October 7, Pingfeng Cricket Field
17. Final (TBC vs TBC), Saturday, October 7, Pingfeng Cricket Field
Where to watch live telecast and streaming of Asian Games 2023 cricket event in India?
Sony Sports Network will telecast cricket matches of Asian Games 2023 live in India. Live Streaming will be available on Sony LIV.
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