Men's Cricket schedule for Asian Games 2023 announced, India's first match on 3rd October

Team India will play their first match on October 3 in the upcoming Asian Games 2023.

The 19th edition of Asian Games is all set to start on September 19. This tournament will have a total of 40 different sports. Asian Games 2023 will end on October 8. Apart from 40 sports, it will also have 61 disciplines. India have been one of the most consistent nations in the history of Asian Games.

For the first time, India will send their cricket team to participate in the coming Asian Games in 2023. The team will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad and will have all those players that did well in Indian Premier League in 2023. VVS Laxman will be the coach for the team. A number of Indian players will be making their debuts in the coming tournament.

Team India to play their opening game in Asian Games 2023 on October 3: Here's the complete schedule for Men's Tournament

The cricket competition in Asian Games 2023 will take place between September 23 and October 8. It will be played in the T20I format. All these matches will be played at the Zhejiang University of Technology Pingfeng Cricket field. Team India have named a second-string team for the competition. So let's check out the complete schedule for the upcoming men's cricket competition at Asian Games 2023. Three groups are divided. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh have already qualified for the quarter-finals because of their rankings. This is the first time that India will be sending a cricket team to Asian Games.

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