Asia cup: The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in which Asian countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE and Hong Kong participate. The tournament started in 1984. Since then, a lot of changes have been made in this competition. Initially, this tournament was held only in a 50 -over format as the T20 format was not treated at that time and only Tests and ODIs (One day interactive) Cricket was played.

Big change in 2016

A major change in 2016 came when the Asia Cup was first held in the T20 format. The change occurred in 2015 due to the reorganization of the International Cricket Council (ICC). Which reduced the influence of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). But ACC still hosts the Asia Cup.

After this it was decided that the format of the Asia Cup would be changed according to the World Cup. If there is a ODI World Cup around that year, the Asia Cup will be in 50 overs. And if the T20 World Cup is to be held, the Asia Cup will also be played in the T20 format. This gives teams a chance to prepare good before the big tournament. The T20 Asia Cup took place in 2016, then the ODI format returned in 2018, and in 2022 again the Asia Cup was played in T20 format. Now the Asia Cup of 2025 is being played in T20 format for the third time.

Asia cup List of winners (1984-2023)

The Asia Cup, which was first played in 1984, is one of the most famous tournaments of cricket, in ODIs and T20 formats, the top Asian countries (Asian Countries) come together.

India has been the most influential team in the last few years. After that Sri Lanka and Pakistan are ranked. This tournament not only reflects strict rivalry, but also works for an important preparation before the World Cup.

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List of winners of Asia Cup so far

1984 – India (First season, United Arab Emirates)

1986 – Sri Lanka

1988 – India

1990–91 – India

1995 – India

1997 – Sri Lanka

2000 – Pakistan

2004 – Sri Lanka

2008 – Sri Lanka

2010 – India

2012 – Pakistan

2014 – Sri Lanka

2016 – India (first T20 season)

2018 – India

2022 – Sri Lanka (T20 Format)

2023 – India

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