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The 2025 Asia Cup has officially opened, marking its 17th edition. First held in 1984, the Asia Cup is a biennial event organised by the Asian Cricket Council, featuring Asian men's national cricket teams. The tournament features many of Asia's top teams, including India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan.
The Asia Cup has flexibly used both ODI and T20I formats in previous editions, but the 2025 edition will be a finalist for the upcoming T20 World Series. This year's tournament features eight teams, with a group stage and a Super Four stage. The group stage is divided into Groups A and B. The top two teams from each group advance to the Super Four stage, where they will play each other in a single round-robin match. Each win earns two points, while a loss earns no points. The top two teams will advance to the final based on points. In the event of a tie, the net win ratio (NRR) will be used to determine the final. This tournament runs from September 9, 2025, to the final on September 28, 2025, with all matches starting at 7:30 PM IST.
India is the most successful team in the Asia Cup, with eight titles (1 T20I and ODIs). In recent years, India has steadily become a dominant force in the tournament, winning three of the four Asia Cups from 2016 to 2023, with India claiming the most recent title. Notably, India holds the second-highest win rate in the Asia Cup, with 35 wins in 55 matches, a win rate of 66.98. This tournament promises to be an exciting one, so let's see if India can successfully defend their title.
The second most successful team is Sri Lanka. A traditional Asian powerhouse, Sri Lanka has also performed exceptionally well, winning five titles (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, and 2014). They have the highest win percentage, boasting a 67.85 win rate in 55 matches, including 28 victories.
The third most successful team is Pakistan. The Green Army has consistently performed well, winning titles in 2000 and 2012, and has won 28 of their 50 matches, for a win rate of 58.33.
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Host(s) | Format | Teams | Final Venue | Final Result |
| 1984 | India | Sri Lanka | UAE | ODI | 3 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | Round-robin (India top) |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | ODI | 3 | SSC, Colombo | SL won by 5 wickets |
| 1988 | India | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | ODI | 4 | Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka | IND won by 6 wickets |
| 1990/91 | India | Sri Lanka | India | ODI | 3 | Eden Gardens, Calcutta | IND won by 7 wickets |
| 1995 | India | Sri Lanka | UAE | ODI | 4 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | IND won by 8 wickets |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | 4 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | SL won by 8 wickets |
| 2000 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | ODI | 4 | Bangabandhu Stadium, Dhaka | PAK won by 39 runs |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | 6 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | SL won by 25 runs |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | India | Pakistan | ODI | 6 | National Stadium, Karachi | SL won by 100 runs |
| 2010 | India | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | ODI | 4 | Rangiri Dambulla Stadium, Dambulla | IND won by 81 runs |
| 2012 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | ODI | 4 | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | PAK won by 2 runs |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Bangladesh | ODI | 5 | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | SL won by 5 wickets |
| 2016 | India | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | T20I | 5 | Sher-e-Bangla Stadium, Mirpur | IND won by 8 wickets |
| 2018 | India | Bangladesh | UAE | ODI | 6 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | IND won by 3 wickets |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | UAE | T20I | 6 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | SL won by 23 runs |
| 2023 | India | Sri Lanka | Pakistan, Sri Lanka | ODI | 6 | R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo | IND won by 10 wickets |
| 2025 | TBD | TBD | UAE | T20I | 8 | Dubai International Stadium, Dubai | TBD |
The legendary Sri Lankan opener is the only player to break the 1200-run mark in the Asia Cup.
Malinga, with his signature "slingshot" delivery and precise death-ball tactics, holds the top spot on the Asia Cup all-time wicket-winning list.
Indian superstar Virat Kohli's 183 against Pakistan in 2012 still holds the record for the highest single-match score in the Asia Cup.
In the 2008 final, Sri Lanka's Ajantha Mendis achieved a stunning 6/13 thanks to her enigmatic "Karon" shot, making it one of the best bowling performances in the tournament's history.
