Asia Cup 2018: Indian Cricket Team's History and Past Performances at the Tournament
In 12 appearances, Indian cricket team have won a record number of six titles.
2018 Asia Cup is the 14th edition of the cricket tournament. The first edition of the Asia Cup was played in 1984. India have featured in the 13 editions of Asia Cup. The only edition India missed was in 1986. It was held in Sri Lanka. India pulled out of the tournament due to strained cricketing relations with Sri Lanka. Team India was subsequently replaced by Bangladesh. In 12 appearances, India have won a record number of six titles. Asia Cup Cricket 2018 Schedule in PDF Download: Time Table and Venue of Asia Cup Cricket Including India vs Pakistan Fixture.
The inaugural edition of Asia Cup was held in 1984 in Sharjah. It was played in the round-robin tournament and India emerged winners by defeating Pakistan and Sri Lanka. After missing the 1986 edition, India’s second participation was in 1988. India won the tournament by defeating Sri Lanka in the finals to lift their second trophy.
In 1990-91, India won its third Asia Cup and once again defeated Sri Lanka in the final. This edition of Asia Cup was held in India and Pakistan had pulled out due to political tensions with India. In 1995, Asia Cup was once again held in Sharjah and India once again defeated Sri Lanka in the final to win the tournament. India Team for Asia Cup 2018 Announced: Virat Kohli Rested, Rohit Sharma To Captain Indian Squad.
| Appearances |
Titles |
Matches Played |
Won |
Lost |
NR |
Champions |
|
12 |
6 |
48 |
31 |
16 |
1 |
1984, 1988, 1990-91,1995,2010, 2016 |
In 1997, India failed to defend the Asia Cup title and lost to Sri Lanka in the finals. The tournament was held in Sri Lanka. In 2000, India for the first time failed to make it to the finals of the Asia Cup. The 2004 and 2008 editions of the Asia Cup once again witnessed India vs Sri Lanka finals and on both the occasions the latter emerged victorious. The 2010 edition of Asia Cup saw India and Sri Lanka face-off in the final again. However, this time India won the contest. Who Is Khaleel Ahmed Selected in India Squad for Asia Cup 2018? Know More About the Rookie Fast-Bowler As He Gets Maiden ODI Call-Up!
In 2012 and 2014, India failed to make it to the finals of the Asia Cup. The 13th edition of the Asia Cup, in 2016, was for the first time played in T20 format due to the World T20 which followed the tournament. India won the tournament and now will begin their campaign at the upcoming the Asia Cup as defending champions.
In 12 appearances at the Asia Cup, India have played 48 matches and have a win percentage of 65.95. Team India have won 31 and lost 16 matches.
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