The ACC Asia Cup- an international tournament organised by the Asian Cricket council, is a biennial tournament alternating between T20I and ODI. The 15th edition of the event is being held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Originally it was to be held in 2020 but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Pakistan has participated in 13 editions of Asia Cup tournament since its debut in 1984, UAE. Team Pakistan Asia Cup 2022 Squad and Match List: Get PAK Cricket Team Schedule in IST and Player Names for Continental T20 Tournament.

Pakistan has won the Asian title two times in the last 15 years and ranks third in the most title wins behind India (7 titles) and Sri Lanka (5 titles). Out of the four finals Pakistan has played in, they lost two in the years 1986 and 2014, and both against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan is the two-time Asia Cup champion. They won their first Asia Cup in 2000 which was held in Bangladesh, after defeating Sri Lanks by 39 runs. In 2012 they snatched their second Asia Cup title by an inch, as they secured a win over Bangladesh by just two runs. Pakistan, being the ICC full member nation, automatically qualified for each edition of the Asia Cup. Asia Cup 2022: Here's A Quick Recap of Last Edition of Continental Cricket Tournament Ahead of the Upcoming Edition in UAE.

​​​​Pakistan At Asia Cup History

Team  Appearances Best Result Played Won Loss Tie NR
Pakistan 13 Champions (2000, 2012) 49 28 20 0 1

In the 2022 Asia Cup Pakistan will be facing their arch-rivals, team India in their opening game. The Pakistan side will be led by Babar Azam, one of the top batsmen in the world and will be aiming to win their third Asia Cup title. As they head into the opening match, defeating their rivals and securing a spot in the Super Four will be their main motive.

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