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The Asia Cup is one of the continent's most prestigious cricket tournaments founded in 1984 with the intention of bringing Asian cricketing nations together. By switching between ODI and T20 formats to accommodate the world cricket schedule, it has gained prominence over time. Here is a thorough examination of the tournament's history, key rules, top teams, and frequently asked questions as the 2025 edition approaches.
"Here's a breakdown of all Asia Cup winners since the tournament's inception in 1984, including formats and hosts."
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Host Country | Format |
| 1984 | India | Sri Lanka | UAE | ODI |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 1988 | India | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | ODI |
| 1990–91 | India | Sri Lanka | India | ODI |
| 1995 | India | Sri Lanka | UAE | ODI |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2000 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | ODI |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | India | Pakistan | ODI |
| 2010 | India | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2012 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | ODI |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | Bangladesh | ODI |
| 2016 | India | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | T20 |
| 2018 | India | Bangladesh | UAE | ODI |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | UAE | T20 |
| 2023 | India | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka / Pakistan (Hybrid) | ODI |
| 2025 | TBD | TBD | UAE (India holds hosting rights) | T20 |
India tops the list winning eight Asia Cups followed by Sri Lanka with six. They consistently dominate Asian cricket, as seen by their success in both the ODI and T20 versions of the championship.
Format Rotation: Alternates between ODI and T20 formats.
Participants: includes occasionally associate members (such as Nepal and the United Arab Emirates) and full members of the ACC (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan).
Tournament Structure: Group stage followed by Super Four or knockout rounds.
Tiebreakers: NRR, head-to-head, and points system.
Hosting Flexibility: The UAE venue is usually used as a neutral venue, but host countries can vary owing to logistical or political concerns.
India National Cricket Team has won 8 Asia Cup titles till now.
ODI Format: 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2018, 2023
T20 Format: 2016
Yes. The Asia Cup 2025 is set to begin on September 5, 2025, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). It will follow the T20 format and India will be the official host.
MS Dhoni has led India to 2 Asia Cup victories:
2010 (ODI) in Sri Lanka
2016 (T20) in Bangladesh
The India Women's team has won the 2016 Women's Asia Cup T20, defeating Pakistan Women in the final held in Thailand. It was India Women's 6th title, further solidifying their dominance in the tournament.
