Who Has Won the Most Asia Cup Titles? (Men’s Cricket) — Full Winners List & History

Who Has Won the Most Asia Cup Titles? (Men’s Cricket) — Full Winners List & History

Updated: Sep 2025 • Topic: Asia Cup winners, records, and major finals

Short answer: India is the most successful side in the men's Asia Cup, with 8 titles to their name (most recent win: 2023). India’s dominance spans both ODI and T20 formats as the tournament alternates formats.

Sources: official tournament records & match reports.

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Quick Facts

  • Most Asia Cup titles (men): India — 8 titles. 1
  • Second: Sri Lanka — 6 titles. 2
  • Pakistan: 2 titles. 3
  • Latest completed edition: India won the 2023 Asia Cup, beating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final. 4
  • Asia Cup 2025 final (scheduled): India vs Pakistan — 28 September 2025 (Dubai). 5

Short History & Format

The Asia Cup began in 1984 and has alternated between the ODI (50-over) and T20I formats in recent editions to align with global tournament calendars. The tournament is organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and usually features the major Asian cricketing nations. 6

Asia Cup Winners — Highlights & Timeline

Below is a concise table of selected edition winners and finals highlights (for a complete list you can expand with each edition's scorecards):

Edition Year Winner Runner-up Format Notable
11984IndiaSri LankaODIInaugural tournament
21986Sri LankaPakistanODISri Lanka's first title
61995IndiaPakistanODIIndia won convincingly
112016IndiaBangladeshT20IFirst T20 Asia Cup
132018IndiaBangladeshODIIndia retained title
142022Sri LankaPakistanT20ISri Lanka won at home
152023IndiaSri LankaODIIndia won by 10 wickets (dominant final). 7
162025*TBDTBDT20IFinal scheduled: India vs Pakistan — 28 Sep 2025 (Dubai). 8

Note: The “2025” row is the scheduled fixture at the time of publishing — update after the final for the official winner.

Why Has India Won the Most Asia Cup Titles?

  • Large talent pool & strong domestic structure — India’s depth helps across formats.
  • Adaptability between ODI and T20 — India performs well in both formats when required.
  • Powerful match-winners & leadership — several captains and players have delivered in finals and knockouts.

Video: Asia Cup Winners — Highlights

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