Asia Cup is one of the most popular tournaments in international cricket. It was established in 1983 when the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) was founded as a measure to promote goodwill among Asian countries. Eventually, the inaugural season of the continental tournament took place way in 1984 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). India, under the leadership of Sunil Gavaskar, won the inaugural title.  Asia Cup 2023 Schedule Announced: India To Face Arch-Rivals Pakistan on September 2 in Kandy, Final To Be Played on September 17.

Since the inception of the Asia Cup, 15th editions of the marquee event have been played and India have emerged as the most successful team in the history of the tournament. The Men in Blue has grabbed the silverware on seven occasions. While India won their first title in the inaugural season, their most recent Asia Cup triumph was in 2018. Asia Cup 2023 All Squads: Full Players List of All Teams for 16th Edition of Continental Tournament.

Asia Cup Winners List

Edition Year Winner Runner Up Host Nation
1st 1984 India Sri Lanka UAE
2nd 1986 Sri Lanka Pakistan Sri Lanka
3rd 1988 India Sri Lanka Bangladesh
4th 1991 India Sri Lanka India
5th 1995 India Sri Lanka UAE
6th 1997 Sri Lanka India Sri Lanka
7th 2000 Pakistan Sri Lanka Bangladesh
8th 2004 Sri Lanka India Sri Lanka
9th 2008 Sri Lanka India Pakistan
10th 2010 India Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
11th 2012 Pakistan Bangladesh Bangladesh
12th 2014 Sri Lanka Pakistan Bangladesh
13th 2016 India Bangladesh Bangladesh
14th 2018 India Bangladesh UAE
15th 2022 Sri Lanka Pakistan UAE

After India, Sri Lanka have been the most dominant in the continental tournament as they have stood victorious six times. The Lankan Lions clinched their sixth title in the previous edition in 2022 as they outclassed Babar Azam & Co. in the summit clash and won the prestigious prize. Pakistan too, has had a fair share of success in high-profile competition and they have won the Asia Cup twice.

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