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Women’s Asia Cup Winners List (2004-2026): Complete Champions List

The Women’s Asia Cup is the main regional cricket event featuring teams from across Asia, which is managed by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The tournament was first conducted in 2004, but in the ODI format; however, it later changed to T20I in 2012. Since its inception, India has been the strongest team in the competition, having won the Women’s Asia Cup of 2026 and thus securing their eighth title. In the most recent finals match, played on 13th September 2026, India won against Sri Lanka by 72 runs.

Winner of Women’s Asia Cup 2026

India Women bagged the Women’s Asia Cup title in 2026 after beating Sri Lanka Women by 72 runs in the final on September 13, 2026.

This was India’s eighth Women’s Asia Cup title win. Sri Lanka were the defending champions after lifting the cup in 2024, but lost to India in 2026.

In the 2026 tournament, which took place in UAE, the game format was T20I.

Women’s Asia Cup Winners List 2004 to 2026

The Women’s Asia Cup has been a cornerstone of women’s cricket in Asia since its inception in 2004. This tournament has showcased the evolving landscape of women’s cricket in the region, with India dominating for much of its history, but also featuring breakthrough performances from other nations.

Asia Cup Winners List from 2004 to 2026
YEAR FORMAT WINNER WON BY RUNNER UP VENUE
2026 T20I India 77 Runs Sri Lanka Dubai
2024 T20I  Sri Lanka 8 wickets India Dambulla
2022 T20I India 8 Wickets Sri Lanka Sylhet
2018 T20I Bangladesh 3 Wickets India Kuala Lumpur
2016 T20I India 17 Runs Pakistan Bangkok
2012 T20I India 18 Runs Pakistan Guangzhou
2008 ODI India 177 Runs Sri Lanka Kurunegala
2006 ODI India 8 Wickets Sri Lanka Jaipur
2005-06 ODI India 97 Runs Sri Lanka Karachi
2004 ODI India Tournament 5–0 Sri Lanka Colombo

Asia Cup Winners List Country-wise

India has undoubtedly been the most successful team in the tournament history having won a total of eight Women’s Asia Cup crowns. India has won the trophy in the years 2004, 2005-06, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2022 and 2026.

Sri Lanka has clinched its maiden Women’s Asia Cup crown in the year 2024 whereas Bangladesh lifted the trophy in the year 2018.

Here is the country-wise list of Asia Cup winners:

Team Winner Runner-up Winning Year
India 8 2 2004, 2005-06, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2016, 2022, 2026
Sri Lanka 1 1 2024
Bangladesh 1 1 2018
Pakistan Not yet Not yet Not yet
Afghanistan Not yet Not yet Not yet
Hong Kong Not yet Not yet Not yet

The other unique thing about the India women team is that India has reached the finals in each of the ten times the tournament has been held.

Women’s Asia Cup Format Evolution

The event made its debut in 2004 as an ODI event. Its initial four tournaments that were held in 2004, 2005-06, 2006, and 2008, were conducted under the ODI format.

Starting from 2012, the event switched to the T20I format, which has been maintained ever since.

This evolution is a result of the increasing prominence of women’s T20 cricket at the international level.

FAQs

When was the Asia Cup first held?

The first Asia Cup was held in the United Arab Emirates in 1984 after Asian Cricket Council was established in the previous year.

Which team has won the Asia Cup the most number of times?

India has won the Asia Cup the most number of times with 8 titles.

Which team is the current champion of the Asia Cup?

India is the Current Champion, won title in 2026.

Who is the most capped player in Asia Cup history?

Sanath Jayasuriya is the most capped player in Asia Cup history, having played in 13 editions of the tournament.

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