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INSANE: Super 4 - The Real Truth

No handshake again as India and Pakistan play another ill-tempered Asia Cup T20 match

The Asia Cup has been dominated as much by geopolitics as cricket

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2025

'Extremely ordinary': Gautam Gambhir on Babar Azam's captaincy after Pakistan's Asia Cup ouster

NEW DELHI: Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir expressed strong criticism of Babar Azam's captaincy terming it 'extremely ordinary' following Pakistan's failure to reach the Asia Cup final after losing to Sri Lanka in a rain-hit Super 4 clash in Colombo on Thursday.

The Times of India · Sep 15, 2023

Asia Cup Final: This team will face India if Pakistan-Sri Lanka Super 4 match gets washed out

NEW DELHI: The inclement weather has been a subject of hot debate throughout the Sri Lanka leg of the Asia Cup, specially in the Lankan capital Colombo, where rain was predicted during the entire tournament.

The Times of India · Sep 14, 2023

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Shreyas Iyer's back stiffness keeps India worried as squad for Australia series set to be named this week

NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer's back injury isn't apparently very serious but concerns remain about his availability for India's final Super 4 game against Bangladesh on Friday as the national selection committee is set to name the squad for the three-match series against Australia sometime during the week.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023

Asia Cup 2023, SL vs PAK: Injury-hit Pakistan, spirited Sri Lanka face-off for place in final

NEW DELHI: Pakistan, grappling with injuries, is set to confront a resilient Sri Lanka in a crucial Super 4 match that will determine a spot in the Asia Cup final.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023

Very happy to get big wickets of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma: Dunith Wellalage

NEW DELHI: In the Asia Cup Super 4 encounter, Dunith Wellalage destroyed the Indian top order with a five-wicket haul. The young Sri Lankan left-arm spinner claimed he will treasure the huge wickets of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma.

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023

'Absolute mastery': Wishes pour in as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul smash fiery tons against Pakistan

NEW DELHI: As Virat Kohli (122) and KL Rahul (111) struck unbeaten centuries to steer India to a commanding 356 for two against Pakistan in a Super 4 match of the Asia Cup in Colombo on Monday, wishes poured in from all quarters following the duo's decimating performances.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023

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Masterful Virat Kohli slams 77th international ton, becomes fastest to 13,000 ODI runs

NEW DELHI: Putting behind the flop show in the Asia Cup opener, India top-order batter Virat Kohli fired a sizzling century in the Super 4 game against Pakistan in Colombo on Monday.

The Times of India · Sep 11, 2023

India vs Pakistan: Empty stands not a good advertisement for cricket's greatest rivalry

NEW DELHI: The electric atmosphere that typically surrounds a cricket match between India and Pakistan, creating a pulsating spectacle, was conspicuously absent during their Asia Cup Super 4 match in Colombo on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2023

Indo-Pak match | Empty stands not good advertisement for cricket’s greatest rivalry

Colombo's Premadasa Stadium saw few spectators at the India-Pakistan Asia Cup Super 4 match, despite the local administrators expecting a good turnout. Price reductions failed to attract fans, possibly due to rain predictions and speculation of a venue shift.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Asia Cup India vs Pakistan: India look to address the Ishan Kishan-KL Rahul dilemma

Threat of a washout looms over Super 4 clash against Pakistan

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2023

IND vs PAK, Asia Cup Super 4s: When and where to watch, date, time, live telecast, predicted playing XIs, venue

NEW DELHI: The Indian team management will be looking to solve the KL Rahul-Ishan Kishan riddle as Rohit Sharma and co. gear up for yet another high-profile face-off with arch-rivals Pakistan in the most-awaited Super 4 match of the Asia Cup.

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2023

Asia Cup 2023 | India’s top-order keen to decode the Shaheen Afridi riddle

Asia Cup 2023 | High voltage India vs Pakistan super 4 one-day match in Colombo on September 10, 2023. ACC has announced a reserve day for India vs Pakistan match.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

We also would have liked to have reserve day: Bangladesh coach

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka coach Chris Silverwood and his Bangladesh counterpart Chandika Hathurusingha on Friday expressed displeasure over the unilateral decision to provide a reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

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The Hindu · Sep 8, 2023

Asia Cup 2023: Reserve day only for India-Pakistan Super 4s game causes an uproar

Asian Cricket Council adds reserve day for India-Pakistan Super 4 match on September 10 in Colombo. If rain suspends play, match will resume on September 11. from point it was halted. Asia Cup final also provided reserve day due to heavy rains. PCB wrote to ACC demanding compensation, but reserve…

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

Asia Cup: India vs Pakistan Super Four match to have a reserve day

NEW DELHI: Considering the current weather conditions, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Friday made the decision to include a reserve day for the Super 4 match between India and Pakistan.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2023

Asia Cup 2023, SL vs BAN: Desperate Bangladesh search for win vs Sri Lanka to stay alive in Super Four

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh will prioritise survival, while Sri Lanka aim for a victorious start as they clash in the second Super 4 match of the Asia Cup on Saturday.

The Times of India · Sep 6, 2023

SLC hope to keep Premadasa Stadium ready for Asia Cup Super 4, final despite rain

NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials are maintaining a positive outlook despite the varying intensity of rain predictions over the next two weeks. They are determined to ensure that the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo remains ready for the Asia Cup Super 4 matches and the title clash.

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The Hindu · Sep 5, 2023

Asia Cup 2023: Super Four, final matches to stay in Colombo

ACC decides to keep Asia Cup Super 4 and final matches in Colombo despite heavy rains. SLC suggested Hambantota as alternate venue due to drought. India meets Pakistan on September 10 at R Premadasa Stadium. ACC considered Pallekele and Dambulla, but abandoned due to rains and maintenance.

The Times of India · Sep 5, 2023

Asia Cup 2023: Hambantota likely to replace Colombo as venue for 'Super 4' matches and final

According to sources from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), it is probable that the 'Super 4' games and the Asia Cup final will be relocated from Colombo to the southern district of Hambantota. An announcement from the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is expected later on Tuesday.

The Times of India · Sep 16, 2022

Trolls could have put Arshdeep Singh in emotional turmoil, says Ravichandran Ashwin

MUMBAI: India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin feels young left-arm pace bowler Arshdeep Singh might be in "emotional turmoil" after he was trolled relentlessly following him dropping a catch in the Asia Cup 'Super 4' match against arch-rivals Pakistan in Dubai recently.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2022

Kohli is more skillful than me, says Sourav Ganguly

Virat Kohli recently recorded his first international century in 1020 days, when he slammed a 61-ball 122 not out during India’s final Super 4 clash against Afghanistan

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022

We are confident of doing well in Asia Cup final, says Pakistan coach Saqlain Mushtaq

DUBAI: Despite their five-wicket defeat against Sri Lanka in the last 'Super 4' match, Pakistan head coach Saqlain Mushtaq said the team is confident that it will do well against the same rivals in the final of the T20 Asia Cup on Sunday.

The Times of India · Sep 9, 2022

Asia Cup 2022: Pakistan fall to Sri Lankan spinners, bowled out for 121

DUBAI: Mystery spinner Wanindu Hasaranga led Sri Lankan's brilliant bowling effort with a three-wicket haul as Pakistan were bundled out for 121 in the final Super 4 clash of the Asia Cup on Friday.

The Times of India · Sep 8, 2022

Asia Cup 2022: India vs Afghanistan - Interesting statistical trivia

Pakistan's thrilling 1-wicket win against Afghanistan on Wednesday meant two things - The Asia Cup 2022 final line-up was decided (Sri Lanka vs Pakistan) and it knocked the other two teams, India and Afghanistan, out of the tournament, with two 'Super 4' matches still to be played.

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