The Asia Cup is a prestigious cricket tournament that showcases the competitive spirit and camaraderie among cricketing nations in the Asian continent.
The Asia Cup 2023 started on 30th August, with the first match taking place between Pakistan and Nepal at the Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan. The final was on 17 September 2023 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo between India and Sri Lanka. India won the match by 10 wickets.
A total of six teams, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal took part in the 2023 edition of the tournament. Nepal won the 2023 ACC Men’s Premier Cup and made their debut in the Asia Cup.
Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 – 2023
The very first edition of the multi-nation tournament was played in 1984 in the UAE, with India beating Sri Lanka in the final. Team India became the first Asia Cup winner. Sri Lanka won their first Asia Championship in 1986, which was played in their country.
Over the 16 editions of the Asia Cup, multiple titles have been shared between the India cricket team, Pakistan, and the Sri Lanka cricket team. Here is a list of all the past winners and runners-up of the Asia Cup.
| Year | Format | Host | Winner | Runner-up | Match Result |
| 2023 | ODI | Pakistan/Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 10 wickets |
| 2022 | T20 | UAE | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Sri Lanka won by 23 runs |
| 2018 | ODI | UAE | India | Bangladesh | India won by 3 wickets |
| 2016 | T20 | Bangladesh | India | Bangladesh | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2014 | ODI | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| 2012 | ODI | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Pakistan won by 2 runs |
| 2010 | ODI | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 81 runs |
| 2008 | ODI | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka won by 100 runs |
| 2004 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka won by 25 runs |
| 2000 | ODI | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Pakistan won by 39 runs |
| 1997 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 1995 | ODI | UAE | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 8 wickets |
| 1990-91 | ODI | India | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 7 wickets |
| 1988 | ODI | Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka | India won by 6 wickets |
| 1986 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| 1984 | ODI | UAE | India | Sri Lanka | Group Stage Winner |
Also read: Asia Cup 2023 Schedule and Teams Details
Most Wins in Asia Cup History
India have become Asia champions a record 8 times in the tournament's history. Seven of the titles were won in the ODI format, while the 2016 title was in the T20I format. Sri Lanka is the next-best team, with 6 wins in 16 attempts.
| Winning Team | No. of Titles | Year |
| India | 8 wins | 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016 (T20), 2018, 2023 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 wins | 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022 (T20) |
| Pakistan | 2 wins | 2000, 2012 |
FAQs on Asia Cup Winners
Who has won the most Asia Cup?
India has been the most successful team in the Asia Cup with 8 titles. Sri Lanka is the next-best team with 6 titles.
Who won the 2023 Asia Cup?
India won the 2023 Asia Cup. They beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.
Which team has made the most appearances in Asia Cup finals?
Sri Lanka Cricket Team has made the most appearances (12) in the Asia Cup finals.
Which year Pakistan won the Asia Cup?
Pakistan won the Asia Cup 2 times - 2000 (beating Sri Lanka) and 2012 (beating Bangladesh).
How many Asia Cups India has won?
India has won the Asia Cup a record 8 times.
When was the last time India won the Asia Cup?
India last won the Asia Cup in 2023. They beat Sri Lanka in the final at the R. Premadasa Stadium by 10 wickets.
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