Here is all you need to know about the Asia Cup, check out the winners and runners-up list from 1984 to 2022, interesting facts and records and achievements
Sri Lanka won the Asia Cup in 2022 at the last competition, which the United Arab Emirates hosted. India is the nation with the most Asia Cup victories, having claimed the trophy six times.
Asia Cup cricket winners list from 1984 to 2022 along with captain name and prize money inn 2023
In the 2023 Asia Cup, Nepal will be a new team. Nepal’s outstanding performance in the ACC Men’s Premier Cup has earned them a spot in the Asia Cup 2023. The team is guaranteed a spot in Group A alongside Pakistan and India.
Asia Cup 2023 is being held in this year in Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan will all compete for the Asia Cup in 2023. The Asia Cup was originally scheduled to take place in 2021, but it was postponed until 2023 due to Pakistan and other nations’ extensive schedules of games and events.
Before we check out the winners list, here are some interesting facts about the competition, have a look:
- India has won the Asia Cup seven times, which is the most in the competition’s history.
- Bangladesh has hosted the Asia Cup five times, which is the most in the competition’s history.
- With 1220 runs, former Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya leads all scorers in the Asia Cup.
- During the 2012 Asia Cup, the cricketing god Sachin Tendulkar hit his 100th century against Bangladesh.
- The highest individual score made by a captain in an Asia Cup game was 183 runs by Virat Kohli against Pakistan in 2012.
Asia Cup 2023 Winners List
| Year | Winner | Host | Runner-up | Format |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | India | UAE | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | ODI |
| 1988 | India | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 1990–91 | India | India | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 1995 | India | UAE | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India | ODI |
| 2000 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India | ODI |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | India | ODI |
| 2010 | India | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | ODI |
| 2012 | Pakistan | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | ODI |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh | Pakistan | ODI |
| 2016 | India | Bangladesh | Bangladesh | T20 |
| 2018 | India | UAE | Bangladesh | ODI |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | UAE | Pakistan | T20 |
| 2023 | TBD | Pakistan | TBD | ODI |
Asia Cup Winners Team-Wise
| Team | Winner | Year |
|---|---|---|
| India | 7 Times | 1984, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 Times | 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022 |
| Pakistan | 2 Times | 2000, 2012 |
Last year, the winners received a grand amount of ₹1,59,53,000 (approx), while the runners up took h take home a cheque of ₹79,66,000 which could be the same amount on offer in 2023.