How many times has India won the Asia Cup? List of all past winners

Soham Mukherjee

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The Asia Cup has been a testament to the prowess of the cricketing nations of the sub-continent since its inception in 1984.

Established by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) as a means to foster goodwill among the nations of the continent, the tournament has got bigger and better with every edition. 

In recent years, the Asia Cup is contested in both One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) formats, alternating between them every two years. The tournament brings together ACC member nations in a spirited competition for the title of champion of Asia.

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The 2023 Asia Cup was its 16th edition. Arch-rivals India and Pakistan were clubbed in the same group in Asia Cup 2023, co-hosted by Sri Lanka and Pakistan. 

India ended up winning the tournament at a canter, with huge wins over Pakistan and Sri Lanka, including a crushing 10-wicket win in the final.

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How many times has India won the Asia Cup?

India are the most successful nation in the Asia Cup, having clinched the title a staggering 8 times since the tournament's inception. The titles were secured in the years 1984, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023, showcasing India's domination over multiple decades.

Sri Lanka is the second most successful team, having won the championship six times.

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Full List of Asia Cup winners 

Season Format Champion
1984

ODI

India
1986

ODI

Sri Lanka
1988

ODI

India (2)
1990

ODI

India (3)
1995

ODI

India (4)
1997

ODI

Sri Lanka (2)
2000

ODI

Pakistan
2004

ODI

Sri Lanka (3)
2008

ODI

Sri Lanka (4)
2010

ODI

India (5)
2012

ODI

Pakistan (2)
2014

ODI

Sri Lanka (5)
2016

T20I

India (6)
2018

ODI

India (7)
2022

T20I

Sri Lanka (6)
2023 ODI India (8)

 

Soham Mukherjee

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Soham Mukherjee is a content producer for The Sporting News' India edition.