Asia Cup Winners (1984 to 2025) — Full List & Insights
The Asia Cup is one of the most exciting cricket tournaments in the world, bringing together the best teams from across Asia to compete in thrilling matches. It started back in 1984 and has grown into a major event that highlights intense rivalries and showcases top-level cricketing talent. Over the years, the tournament has switched between two main formats: One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I). This alternation keeps the competition fresh and exciting for fans.
Three countries have dominated the Asia Cup since its beginning: India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. Among them, India stands out as the most successful team, having won the trophy a record nine times. Their victories include the very first edition in 1984 and the latest one in 2025. Sri Lanka comes in second with six titles, while Pakistan has lifted the cup twice, in 2000 and 2012. Other teams like Bangladesh and Afghanistan have participated but have not yet won the tournament. This dominance by the top three nations reflects their strong cricketing traditions and skilled players.
| Year | Format | Winner | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 1986 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 1988 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 1990-91 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 1995 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 1997 | ODI | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2000 | ODI | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 2004 | ODI | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2008 | ODI | Sri Lanka | India |
| 2010 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2012 | ODI | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| 2014 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 2016 | T20I | India | Bangladesh |
| 2018 | ODI | India | Bangladesh |
| 2022 | T20I | Sri Lanka | Pakistan |
| 2023 | ODI | India | Sri Lanka |
| 2025 | T20I | India | Pakistan |
| Year | Winner | Captain | Man of the Match (Final) | Player of the Tournament |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | India | Suryakumar Yadav | Tilak Varma | Abhishek Sharma |
| 2023 | India | Rohit Sharma | Mohammed Siraj | Kuldeep Yadav |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | Dasun Shanaka | Bhanuka Rajapaksa | Wanindu Hasaranga |
| 2018 | India | Rohit Sharma | Litton Das | Shikhar Dhawan |
| 2016 | India | MS Dhoni | Shikhar Dhawan | Sabbir Rahman |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Angelo Mathews | Lasith Malinga | Lahiru Thirimanne |
| 2012 | Pakistan | Misbah-ul-Haq | Shahid Afridi | Shakib Al Hasan |
| 2010 | India | MS Dhoni | Dinesh Karthik | Shahid Afridi |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | Mahela Jayawardene | Ajantha Mendis | Ajantha Mendis |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | Marvan Atapattu | Marvan Atapattu | Sanath Jayasuriya |
| 2000 | Pakistan | Moin Khan | Moin Khan | Mohammad Yousuf |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | Arjuna Ranatunga | Marvan Atapattu | Arjuna Ranatunga |
| 1995 | India | Mohammad Azharuddin | Mohammad Azharuddin | Navjot Sidhu |
| 1990–91 | India | Mohammad Azharuddin | Mohammad Azharuddin | – |
| 1988 | India | Dilip Vengsarkar | Navjot Sidhu | Navjot Sidhu |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Duleep Mendis | Javed Miandad | Arjuna Ranatunga |
| 1984 | India | Sunil Gavaskar | Surinder Khanna | – |
The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the continent, bringing together top Asian nations in a battle for supremacy since 1984. Organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), it is the only continental championship in international cricket, played in both ODI and T20I formats over the years. With thrilling rivalries, unforgettable finals, and dominant performances, the Asia Cup has produced countless memorable moments in cricket history. From India’s consistent dominance to Sri Lanka’s resilience and Pakistan’s spirited victories, each edition has added a new chapter to Asian cricket. This Asia Cup Winners List (1984 to 2025) provides a year-wise record of champions, helping fans and aspirants easily track the journey of the tournament in one place.
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