The Asian Games 2023 cricket tournament is set to be a cricketing spectacle like no other. Scheduled to take place in Hangzhou, China, this event promises an exciting display of cricketing talent and competition. After a hiatus of five years, cricket is making a return to the Asian Games, and fans are buzzing with excitement.
The men’s T20 cricket tournament is scheduled to kick off on September 27, 2023, with the bronze and gold medal matches set for October 7, 2023. Featuring a total of 15 teams, including cricket powerhouses like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, the competition is expected to be fiercely competitive.
The tournament structure combines group stages and direct entries into the quarterfinals. Notably, the top-seeded teams, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh, will skip the group stages and advance directly to the quarterfinals.
For cricket enthusiasts’ eager to catch the live action, there are multiple viewing options. The matches will be available for streaming on Sony Liv and will also be telecasted live on the Sony Sports Network TV channels in India.
In addition to the men’s tournament, the women’s T20 cricket event is also part of the Asian Games 2023. Scheduled from September 19 to 25, 2023, it follows a similar format, with the top-seeded teams receiving direct entry into the quarterfinals. The remaining teams will compete in round-robin matches to determine the top eight contenders.
This edition of the Asian Games 2023 holds special significance for Indian cricket as both the men’s and women’s teams are set to make their historic debuts, thanks to the approval from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). With recent successes fueling their enthusiasm, the Indian cricket teams’ participation adds to the excitement surrounding this prestigious tournament.
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