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) |
