Interesting Facts You Should Know

The Asia Cup Facts: Asia Cup started on August 30th with an opening match-up between Pakistan and Nepal. This ODI tournament is making a comeback after a hiatus since 2018, and India emerged victorious in the final, triumphing over Bangladesh. Get ready to witness thrilling cricketing action in the pursuit of the coveted Asia Cup title!

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Introduction

As we delve into the annals of Asia Cup history, we present the comprehensive list of winners, runner-ups, and host countries from 1984 to 2023. Join us on this captivating journey through cricketing excellence and regional camaraderie. augural Asia Cup took place in 1984 in the United Arab Emirates, where India rose to victory, leaving Sri Lanka as the runner-up. Since then, the tournament has embraced various host nations, each adding its own distinct flair to the festivities.

The highly anticipated Asia Cup in the ODI format is set to kick off on August 30th. This tournament serves as a perfect opportunity for teams like India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka to prepare for the upcoming World Cup. Notably, the ODI Asia Cup returns this year after the previous edition was played in the T20 format, with a focus on the shortest format for the World Cup. Get ready for an exciting display of cricketing talent!

5 Interesting Asia Cup Facts 2023

Prepare to be amazed by these five captivating tournament facts that will leave you in awe.

It is interesting to note that only one Indian bowler has achieved a five-wicket haul in the ODI Asia Cup, and his name is Arshad Ayub. Ayub was also the first bowler ever to achieve this feat in a 50-over format of the competition, and that was way back in 1988. Since then, no other Indian bowler has managed to pick up five wickets in a single innings in the Asia Cup. However, Bhuvneshwar Kumar did manage to achieve a five-wicket haul against Afghanistan in last year’s T20 Asia Cup.
Pakistan has an embarrassing record of conceding the most extras in the history of Asia Cup. The Men in Green conceded 38 extras against India in 2000 and 2004. However, on both occasions, Pakistan managed to win the match by 44 and 59 runs respectively despite conceding such a high number of extras.
The Asia Cup, initiated in 1984, experienced its first tied match after a span of 34 years. The enthralling encounter between India and Afghanistan in the 2018 edition marked this historic milestone. Notably, the T20 Asia Cup has also never witnessed a tied match.
Since 2008, Sri Lankan players have exclusively claimed all seven five-wicket hauls in the Asia Cup ODIs. Sohail Tanvir was the last non-Sri Lankan bowler to achieve this feat.
Rohit Sharma’s most recent century in the Asia Cup was during the 2018 edition, where he played against Pakistan. This century marked the 50th century in the history of the Asia Cup. Liton Das holds the distinction of being the most recent centurion in an ODI Asia Cup match. Let’s see who is going to win this Asia Cup 2023.

Asia Cup Winners List

The highly anticipated Asia Cup 2023, a premier 6 nations’ cricket tournament, is already underway. Taking place in Pakistan and Sri Lanka from 30th August to 17th September, this thrilling event promises to showcase the best of cricket. The inaugural match on 30th August 2023 will feature an exciting clash between Pakistan and Nepal in Multan, Pakistan.

The grand finale is set for 17th September 2023. Get ready to witness the pinnacle of Asian cricket as nations compete for glory in the Asia Cup 2023! For those curious about the tournament’s history, we present the comprehensive Asia Cup Winners List. Organized in a tabular format, it provides details on each year’s champion, runner-up, and host country. From 1984 to 2023, this illustrious tournament has witnessed memorable battles and remarkable performances.

Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 to 2022


Year	Winner	Runner-up	Hosting Country
1984	India	Sri Lanka	UAE
1986	Sri Lanka	Pakistan	Sri Lanka
1988	India	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh
1991	India	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh
1995	India	Sri Lanka	UAE
1997	Sri Lanka	India	Sri Lanka
2000	Pakistan	Sri Lanka	Bangladesh
2004	Sri Lanka	India	Sri Lanka
2008	Sri Lanka	India	Pakistan
2010	India	Sri Lanka	Sri Lanka
2012	Pakistan	Bangladesh	Bangladesh
2014	Sri Lanka	Pakistan	Bangladesh
2016	India	Bangladesh	Bangladesh
2018	India	Bangladesh	UAE
2022	Sri Lanka	Pakistan	UAE
2023

Most Asia Cup Winners (Country-wise)

With an impressive record of 7 victories in 15 editions, Team India stands tall as the most triumphant participant in the Asia Cup. Following closely behind, Sri Lanka boasts 6 wins, while Pakistan has secured victory on 2 occasions. As for Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Nepal, they await their turn to join the esteemed list of Asia Cup champions. Take a look at the country-wise breakdown of past winners below.