17th Edition of the Asia Cup Begins on Sep 9, 2025 — Take a Look at the Asia Cup Winners List

The Asia Cup is a men's cricket tournament played in the One Day International (ODI) format and sometimes in the Twenty20 International (T20I) format. It features national teams from Asian countries and is organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC).

The tournament was started in 1983 to promote friendship among Asian nations. The first edition took place in 1984. Since then, it has been held every two or four years, switching between the ODI and T20I formats.

So far, 16 editions of the Asia Cup have been held, from 1984 to the latest one in 2023.

India and Sri Lanka are the most successful teams in the tournament’s history. India is the current champion, having beaten Sri Lanka in the final of the 2023 edition.

The upcoming 17th edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled for September 2025 and will be played in the T20I format.

Cricket Asia Cup 2025 Full Schedule

🏏Asia Cup 2025 League Stage

Match No. Date Teams Venue Time (IST)
1 Sep 9, Tue Afghanistan vs Hong Kong Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7:00 PM
2 Sep 10, Wed India vs UAE Dubai International Stadium 7:00 PM
3 Sep 11, Thu Bangladesh vs Hong Kong Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7:00 PM
4 Sep 12, Fri Pakistan vs Oman Dubai International Stadium 7:00 PM
5 Sep 13, Sat Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7:00 PM
6 Sep 14, Sun India vs Pakistan Dubai International Stadium 7:00 PM
7 Sep 15, Mon UAE vs Oman Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 5:00 PM
8 Sep 15, Mon Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong Dubai International Stadium 7:00 PM
9 Sep 16, Tue Bangladesh vs Afghanistan Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7:00 PM
10 Sep 17, Wed UAE vs Pakistan Dubai International Stadium 7:00 PM
11 Sep 18, Thu Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7:00 PM
12 Sep 19, Fri India vs Oman Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi 7:00 PM

🏏Asia Cup 2025 Super Four Stage

Date Match Stage Venue Time (IST)
Sep 20, Sat Group B Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2 Super Four Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM
Sep 21, Sun Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group A Qualifier 2 Super Four Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM
Sep 23, Tue Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 1 Super Four Zayed Cricket Stadium 7:30 PM
Sep 24, Wed Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 2 Super Four Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM
Sep 25, Thu Group A Qualifier 2 vs Group B Qualifier 2 Super Four Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM
Sep 26, Fri Group A Qualifier 1 vs Group B Qualifier 1 Super Four Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM

🏆Asia Cup 2025 Final

Date Match Stage Venue Time (IST)
Sep 28, Sun TBA vs TBA Final Dubai International Stadium 7:30 PM

Most Successful Team in Asia Cup Cricket Tournament

India is the most successful team in the history of the Asia Cup. The Indian cricket team has won the title 8 times and finished as runner-up 3 times.

Sri Lanka comes next with 6 titles and 7 runner-up finishes. Pakistan is the third most successful team with 2 titles and 3 times as runner-up.

India was also the first team to win both the first-ever ODI format Asia Cup in 1984 and the first T20I format in 2016.

This article provides the complete list of Asia Cup winners from 1984 to 2023, along with key stats about champion teams.

TeamTitle ChampionsWinning Year/s
India8 times1984, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023
Sri Lanka6 times1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022
Pakistan2 times2000, 2012

ACC Cricket Asia Cup Winners List (1985-2025)

EditionYearWinnerRunner-UpFormatHost Nation
11984IndiaSri LankaODIUAE
21986Sri LankaPakistanODISri Lanka
31988IndiaSri LankaODIBangladesh
41990/1991IndiaSri LankaODIIndia
51995IndiaSri LankaODIUAE
61997Sri LankaIndiaODISri Lanka
72000PakistanSri LankaODIBangladesh
82004Sri LankaIndiaODISri Lanka
92008Sri LankaIndiaODIPakistan
102010IndiaSri LankaODISri Lanka
112012PakistanBangladeshODIBangladesh
122014Sri LankaPakistanODIBangladesh
132016IndiaBangladeshT20Bangladesh
142018IndiaBangladeshODIUAE
152022Sri LankaPakistanT20UAE
162023IndiaSri LankaODISri Lanka and Pakistan
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How Many Times Has India Won the Asia Cup in Cricket?

India has won the Asia Cup 8 times and finished as runner-up 3 times, the most by any Asian cricket team. The Indian team won the Asia Cup in the years: 1984, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023.

India finished as runner-up in 1997, 2004, and 2008. They are the most successful team in Asia Cup history, with their latest win in 2023.

Year Winner Runner-Up Host
1984IndiaSri LankaUAE
1988IndiaSri LankaBangladesh
1991IndiaSri LankaIndia
1995IndiaSri LankaUAE
2010IndiaSri LankaSri Lanka
2016IndiaBangladeshBangladesh
2018IndiaBangladeshUAE
2023IndiaSri LankaSri Lanka
Year Winner Runner-Up Host
1997Sri LankaIndiaSri Lanka
2004Sri LankaIndiaSri Lanka
2008Sri LankaIndiaPakistan

How Many Times Has Sri Lanka Won the Asia Cup in Cricket?

Sri Lanka has a strong record in the Asia Cup. They have won the tournament 6 times and are the second-most successful team after India. Sri Lanka’s first title came in 1986, when they defeated India in the final.

Sri Lanka has reached the final 13 times — the most by any team. They won the Asia Cup in 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022.

They also finished as runner-up in 1984, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2000, 2010, and 2023.

Year Winner Runner-Up Host
1986Sri LankaPakistanSri Lanka
1997Sri LankaIndiaSri Lanka
2004Sri LankaIndiaSri Lanka
2008Sri LankaIndiaPakistan
2014Sri LankaPakistanBangladesh
2022Sri LankaPakistanUAE
Year Winner Runner-Up Host
1984IndiaSri LankaUAE
1988IndiaSri LankaBangladesh
1991IndiaSri LankaIndia
1995IndiaSri LankaUAE
2000PakistanSri LankaBangladesh
2010IndiaSri LankaSri Lanka
2023IndiaSri LankaSri Lanka

How Many Times Has Pakistan Won the Asia Cup in Cricket?

Pakistan has won the Asia Cup 2 times in year 2000 and 2012. They finished as runner-up in 1986, 2014 and 2022.

Year Winner Runner-Up Host
2000PakistanSri LankaBangladesh
2012PakistanBangladeshBangladesh
Year Winner Runner-Up Host
1986Sri LankaPakistanSri Lanka
2014Sri LankaPakistanBangladesh
2022Sri LankaPakistanUAE
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