The Asia Cup 2022 was played in the T20 format and featured six top Asian teams competing for the title. Hosted in the UAE, the tournament ran from August 27 to September 11 and included matches in both Dubai and Sharjah. Being the 2nd T20 edition of the Asia Cup, it got immense popularity, though Sri Lanka emerged as the winner.
The event had a packed schedule with group stages, a Super Four round, and the final that crowned the champion. In this article, you can find the complete Asia Cup 2022 time table, points table, match list, India vs Pakistan highlights, and results.
Asia Cup 2022
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Edition | 15th |
| Format | T20 International |
| Start Date | August 27, 2022 |
| Final Match | September 11, 2022, Dubai International Stadium |
| Total Matches | 13 |
| Finalists | Sri Lanka vs. Pakistan |
| Winner | Sri Lanka (6th title) |
| Runner-up | Pakistan |
| Player of the Match | Bhanuka Rajapaksa (Sri Lanka) |
| Player of the Series | Wanindu Hasaranga (Sri Lanka) |
| Most Runs | Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) – 281 runs |
| Most Wickets | Bhuvneshwar Kumar (India) – 11 wickets |
Asia Cup 2022 Schedule
Asia Cup 2022 was scheduled from August 27 to September 11, 2022. A total of six teams contested for the precious title of this ODI format. India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Afghanistan made it to the Super Four. In 2022, the final was played between Sri Lanka and Pakistan, in which Sri Lanka sealed the title after beating Pakistan by 23 runs.
Asia Cup 2022 Time Table & Match List
| Date | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan | Dubai International Stadium |
| 28 Aug 2022 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium |
| 30 Aug 2022 | Bangladesh vs Afghanistan | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 31 Aug 2022 | India vs Hong Kong | Dubai International Stadium |
| 1 Sep 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Dubai International Stadium |
| 2 Sep 2022 | Pakistan vs Hong Kong | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 3 Sep 2022 | Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| 4 Sep 2022 | India vs Pakistan | Dubai International Stadium |
| 6 Sep 2022 | India vs Sri Lanka | Dubai International Stadium |
| 7 Sep 2022 | Pakistan vs Afghanistan | Dubai International Stadium |
| 8 Sep 2022 | India vs Afghanistan | Dubai International Stadium |
| 9 Sep 2022 | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Dubai International Stadium |
| 11 Sep 2022 | Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Final) | Dubai International Stadium |
Asia Cup 2022 India Squad
| Category | Player |
|---|---|
| Batters | Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav |
| All-rounders | Hardik Pandya, Deepak Hooda, Ravichandran Ashwin, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja |
| Wicket-keepers | KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik |
| Bowlers | Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Deepak Chahar |
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Asia Cup 2022 Points Table
| Team | M | W | L | NRR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 2 | 0 | +0.701 | 6 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 | 2 | 1 | -0.279 | 4 |
| Bangladesh | 3 | 1 | 2 | +1.607 | 2 |
| Pakistan | 3 | 0 | 3 | -2.006 | 0 |
Asia Cup 2022 Ind vs Pak
In the 2022 Asia Cup, India and Pakistan faced each other twice, with each team winning one match. India secured a 5-wicket victory over Pakistan in the group stage, while Pakistan returned the favor in the Super Four clash, eliminating India from the tournament. Eventually, Sri Lanka and Pakistan met in the final, with Sri Lanka claiming the prestigious 2022 Asia Cup title.
Asia Cup 2022 Winner
Sri Lanka emerged as the champions of the 2022 Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final by 23 runs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Sri Lanka scored 170/6 in 20 overs, while Pakistan managed 147 all out. Bhanuka Rajapaksa starred with an unbeaten 71, and Wanindu Hasaranga led the bowling with key wickets.
Even though Sri Lanka became victorious, India has topped the Asia Cup winners list since 1984, including the first edition itself.
Sri Lanka’s journey to the title was particularly remarkable; after a heavy defeat to Afghanistan in the opener, they bounced back to win five consecutive matches, culminating in a 23-run victory over Pakistan in the final. The 2022 edition was also notable for the resurgence of veteran players like Virat Kohli, who returned to form with a century against Afghanistan, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who finished as the highest wicket-taker with 11 wickets.
