Asia Cup Betting: Odds, Tips & Predictions (2023)

1. Pakistan

This time, it is the Pakistanis who are the strongest side, with an excellent mix of pace and spin throughout their order.

Pakistan would be aiming for their third Asia Cup title, currently ranked 3rd in the ICC T20 rankings.

In big tournaments and pressure situations, the only apparent weakness of the team is its inability to handle nerves.

PAKISTAN KEY PLAYERS

• Captain and opening batsman Babar Azam is currently ranked no. 1 in the ICC T20 rankings and he can play in any situation.
• Mohammad Rizwan is the second-ranked wicketkeeper in the ICC T20 rankings and is an opening batsman.
• Currently one of the most feared pacers in the world, Shaheen Afridi’s inswinging deliveries cause batsmen a lot of trouble.

2. India

It is safe to say that the defending champions are among the favorites to win the championship. Recently, the Men in Blue smashed a world record of 12 consecutive T20I wins.

Currently ranked number one in the ICC rankings, India will be aiming for their eighth continental title.

However, their batting lineup has been inconsistent of late. We are concerned about the poor form of marquee players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Rishabh Pant.

INDIA KEY PLAYERS

The top-ranked Indian T20 batsman at the moment, Suryakumar Yadav is in superb form. Bowlers are left dazed and confused by his wide range of strokes.

The googly and flippers of Yuzvendra Chahal, one of cricket’s cunning spinners, should prove to be deadly, especially on pitch conditions in the UAE.

In the death overs, Ravindra Jadeja’s ability to spin and bat will be vital.

3. Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka are currently ranked 8th in the ICC T20 rankings, despite being five-time champions.

The last few months, however, have seen an improvement in their performance.

In the race for the title, they will be considered dark horses.

SRI LANKA KEY PLAYERS

• Most batsmen have a hard time reading the googly of Wanindu Hasaranga, the most reliable bowler in the ICC T20 rankings.
• Pathum Nissanka is Sri Lanka’s most consistent top-order batsman in recent years.
• Captain Dasun Shanaka has been playing the role of an explosive finisher lately.

4. Bangladesh

Bangladesh, runners-up in the last two Asia Cups, have struggled to stay calm during high-pressure knockout games.

In recent years, the team’s T20 record has also been less than stellar.

We think they have slim-to-no chances of winning the title, since they are currently ranked 9th in the ICC T20 rankings.

BANGLADESH KEY PLAYERS

• Shakib al Hasan has literally carried the burden of his side for the past decade, ranking second in ICC T20 all-rounder rankings. Shakib is the most versatile player on his team, so his experience will come in handy.
• Bangladesh would be dependent on Litton Das, their most explosive top-order batsman, for a solid start.

5. Afghanistan

Afghanistan has been a consistent T20 team. We believe they will not be able to win the tournament due to a lack of bench strength.

Currently ranked 10th in T20Is, Afghanistan do boast a quality bowling attack – centered on Rashid Khan – that can trouble any team.

AFGHANISTAN KEY PLAYERS

• Rashid Khan is arguably the most dangerous leg spinner in the world, and his googly is difficult to predict. According to the ICC T20 bowlers rankings, he is ranked fourth.
• Muhammad Nabi is the captain of his side and currently the No. 1 all-rounder in T20Is. His experience will be crucial, and he and Rashid Khan will need to rally the other youngsters in the team.