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Asia Cup Past Winners: A Legacy of Asian Cricket
Updated - 28-AUG-2025 7:11 IST
One of cricket's biggest tournaments, the Asia Cup was originally played in 1984 and brings together the best teams from the continent, including Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and, more recently, Afghanistan, Nepal, and Hong Kong. The tournament has created memorable moments and crowned some of Asia's best cricketers over the years.
Analyzing the past winners of the Asia Cup helps fans prepare for the event by providing context for the excitement surrounding the 2025 host and the recently released Asia Cup 2025 schedule time table.
A Team History of Asia Cup Winners
India – The Dominant Force
India has won the award 8 times, making it the most successful team in history. Both the ODI and T20I formats have seen their domination.
Sri Lanka – The Consistent Contender
Sri Lanka, known for its dependability and capacity to execute in crucial situations, comes in second with 6 titles.
Pakistan – The Unpredictable Challenger
Pakistan has won the Asia Cup twice, and they are always a threat because of their aggressive approach.
Bangladesh – The Unlucky Finalists
Bangladesh has made it to the finals three times (in 2012, 2016, and 2018) but has not yet won the Asia Cup. Despite impassioned performances.
Afghanistan, Nepal & Others
Afghanistan's resolve, domination of spin, and batting ability have impressed since their 2014 debut. They are considered a future champion in the making, even though they haven't advanced to a final yet.
More freedom has been added to the tournament with the inclusion of Nepal and Hong Kong in recent editions.
Asia Cup Titles by Team (till 2023)
|
Year |
Format |
Winners |
Host |
|
1984 |
ODI |
India |
UAE |
|
1986 |
ODI |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka |
|
1988 |
ODI |
India |
Bangladesh |
|
1990-91 |
ODI |
India |
India |
|
1995 |
ODI |
India |
UAE |
|
1997 |
ODI |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka |
|
2000 |
ODI |
Pakistan |
Bangladesh |
|
2004 |
ODI |
Sri Lanka |
Sri Lanka |
|
2008 |
ODI |
Sri Lanka |
Pakistan |
|
2010 |
ODI |
India |
Sri Lanka |
|
2012 |
ODI |
Pakistan |
Bangladesh |
|
2014 |
ODI |
Sri Lanka |
Bangladesh |
|
2016 |
T20I |
India |
Bangladesh |
|
2018 |
ODI |
India |
UAE |
|
2022 |
T20I |
Sri Lanka |
UAE |
|
2023 |
ODI |
India |
Sri Lanka & Pakistan |
Asia Cup 2025: The Road Ahead
Now that the Asia Cup 2025 host has been selected, attention is turning to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It is anticipated that the neutral locations in Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai will offer well-balanced circumstances that benefit bowlers and batters alike.
The official Asia Cup 2025 schedule says that the tournament will take place from September 9 to September 28, 2025, and that the much-anticipated India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2025 match will take place on September 14.