Know the latest results, points table and updates from the ongoing 2023 Asia Cup, which saw the much-anticipated India vs. Pakistan match end as a No Result due to heavy rain
Despite their early setback against Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup, India managed to score 266-runs owing to superb batting by Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. With this respectable target, fans were expecting a nail-biting climax to the match but, the game had to be suspended because of heavy rain. Due to this result, both teams earned one point apiece and while Pakistan have qualified for the next stage, India must defeat Nepal in their next match to qualify. Notably, India will face-off against Nepal on Monday at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
Asia Cup cricket Sri Lanka 2023 live points table standings, results today, highest run scorer and top wicket taker list
Get ready for the ultimate clash as 6 top Asian teams fight for supremacy in the Men's ODI Asia Cup! Exciting matches await in Pakistan (2:30 PM Pak time) and Sri Lanka (3:00 PM SL local time). Let the battle begin! 🏆 #ACC pic.twitter.com/kh9YJM8phK
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) August 22, 2023
After a tough loss against Sri Lanka, Bangladesh is determined to bounce back and stay alive in the competition. Meanwhile, Afghanistan is eager to start off with a high-flying victory. 🚀
Who do you think will emerge victorious in this thrilling showdown? 🤩#AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/31t49JIn3x
— AsianCricketCouncil (@ACCMedia1) September 2, 2023
2023 Asia Cup India vs Pakistan results, upcoming schedule, format & group stage standings
According to the format, best-two teams from each group will qualify for the Super Four stage. In this stage, each team will play once against the other teams and top-two teams from this stage will qualify for the championship match.
As per the official schedule, the Super Four stage will run from 6th September through 15th September and the final will be played on 17th September. From Group-A, Pakistan has already secured their berth in Super Four with three points from two games. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka are in a comfortable position to qualify for the next round from Group-B. Notably, Sri Lanka won their opening game against Bangladesh by five wicket
we examine the updated standings from the 2023 Asia Cup:
Group | Rank | Team | Matches | Win | Loss | NR/TIE | NRR | Points |
A | 1 | Pakistan | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4.76 | 3 |
2 | India | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | 1 | |
3 | Nepal | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -4.76 | 0 | |
B | 1 | Sri Lanka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.951 | 2 |
2 | Afghanistan | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 | |
3 | Bangladesh | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | -0.951 | 0 |
Asia Cup 2023: most runs & most wickets
According to latest updates, Pakistan skipper Babar Azam is the leading scorer of this tournament thanks to his 151-run innings against Nepal. Meanwhile, Shaheen Afridi has bagged six wickets till now to lead the highest wicket takers list.
Highest Run Scorers:
Player | Runs | Innings | SR |
Pakistan Babar Azam | 151 | 1 | 115.26 |
Pakistan Iftikhar Ahmed | 109 | 1 | 153.52 |
Bangladesh Najmul Hossain Shanto | 89 | 1 | 72.95 |
India Hardik Pandya | 87 | 1 | 96.66 |
India Ishan Kishan | 82 | 1 | 101.23 |
Most Wicket Takers:
Player | Wickets | Innings | Economy Rate |
Pakistan Shaheen Afridi | 6 | 2 | 4.13 |
Pakistan Haris Rauf | 5 | 2 | 5.28 |
Sri Lanka Matheesha Pathirana | 4 | 1 | 4.17 |
Pakistan Naseem Shah | 4 | 2 | 3.83 |
Pakistan Shadab Khan | 4 | 2 | 5.36 |