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All-Time Asia Cup Finals Results and Winners (1984–2025)

Originally posted on Crictoday | Last updated Oct 14, 2025 8:53 AM ET

The Asia Cup is the premier cricketing contest among Asian nations — a stage where rivalries, strategy, and regional pride converge. Since its inception in 1984 by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC), the tournament has crowned the top team in Asia across both ODI and T20I formats.

Originally held as a 50-over competition, the Asia Cup shifted to a hybrid format in 2016, alternating between ODIs and T20Is to align with ICC event cycles. Over 17 editions, the competition has developed from a three-team event into a continental showdown featuring powerhouses like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and emerging challengers such as Bangladesh and Afghanistan.

Why the Asia Cup Final Matters

The Asia Cup Final is more than just a championship match — it’s a test of temperament, adaptability, and tactical brilliance amid continental pressure.

Given the passionate fanbases and long-standing rivalries, winning the Asia Cup is regarded as a symbol of dominance in the region. Captains like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Arjuna Ranatunga have cemented their legacies through these high-stakes encounters.

Asia Cup Winners Overview

Only three nations have ever lifted the Asia Cup trophy — India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. India leads the standings as the most successful team with nine titles (1984, 1988, 1991, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023, and 2025), demonstrating decades of dominance across both ODI and T20 formats.

Sri Lanka has achieved notable success, with six championships (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, and 2022), and holds the unique distinction of being the only team to participate in all 17 editions of the tournament.

Pakistan, with two titles (2000 and 2012), completes the trio of champions, emphasising the long-standing supremacy of these cricketing giants in Asian cricket.

Complete Asia Cup Finals List (1984–2025)

Below is the detailed list of every Asia Cup final — including venue, result, and Player of the Match.

1984 – India vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah)

Winner: India by points (round-robin format)

Highlight: India, led by Sunil Gavaskar, won the inaugural edition after dominating both opponents.

1986 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Colombo)

Winner: Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Scores: Pakistan 191/9 | Sri Lanka 195/5 (42.2 overs)

Player of the Match: Javed Miandad (PAK) – 67 (100)

1988 – India vs Sri Lanka (Dhaka)

Winner: India by 6 wickets

Scores: Sri Lanka 176 | India 180/4 (37.1 overs)

Player of the Match: Navjot Sidhu (IND) – 76 (87)

1991 – India vs Sri Lanka (Kolkata)

Winner: India by 7 wickets

Scores: Sri Lanka 204/9 | India 205/3 (42.1 overs)

Player of the Match: Mohammad Azharuddin (IND) – 54* (39)

1995 – India vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah)

Winner: India by 8 wickets

Scores: Sri Lanka 230/7 | India 233/2 (41.5 overs)

Player of the Match: Mohammad Azharuddin (IND) – 90* (89)

1997 – Sri Lanka vs India (Colombo)

Winner: Sri Lanka by 8 wickets

Scores: India 239/7 | Sri Lanka 240/2 (36.5 overs)

Player of the Match: Marvan Atapattu (SL) – 84* (101)

2000 – Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Dhaka)

Winner: Pakistan by 39 runs

Scores: Pakistan 277/4 | Sri Lanka 238 (45.2 overs)

Player of the Match: Moin Khan (PAK) – 56* (31)

2004 – Sri Lanka vs India (Colombo)

Winner: Sri Lanka by 25 runs

Scores: Sri Lanka 228/9 | India 203/9 (50 overs)

Player of the Match: Marvan Atapattu (SL) – 65 (87)

2008 – Sri Lanka vs India (Karachi)

Winner: Sri Lanka by 100 runs

Scores: Sri Lanka 273 | India 173 (39.3 overs)

Player of the Match: Ajantha Mendis (SL) – 6/13

2010 – India vs Sri Lanka (Dambulla)

Winner: India by 81 runs

Scores: India 268/6 | Sri Lanka 187 (44.4 overs)

Player of the Match: Dinesh Karthik (IND) – 66 (84)

2012 – Pakistan vs Bangladesh (Mirpur)

Winner: Pakistan by 2 runs

Scores: Pakistan 236/9 | Bangladesh 234/8 (50 overs)

Player of the Match: Shahid Afridi (PAK) – 32 (22) & 1/28

2014 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Mirpur)

Winner: Sri Lanka by 5 wickets

Scores: Pakistan 260/5 | Sri Lanka 261/5 (46.2 overs)

Player of the Match: Lasith Malinga (SL) – 5/56

2016 – India vs Bangladesh (Mirpur) (First T20 Edition)

Winner: India by 8 wickets

Scores: Bangladesh 120/5 (15 overs) | India 122/2 (13.5 overs)

Player of the Match: Shikhar Dhawan (IND) – 60 (44)

2018 – India vs Bangladesh (Dubai)

Winner: India by 3 wickets (thriller)

Scores: Bangladesh 222 | India 223/7 (50 overs)

Player of the Match: Litton Das (BAN) – 121 (117)

2022 – Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Dubai) (T20)

Winner: Sri Lanka by 23 runs

Scores: Sri Lanka 170/6 | Pakistan 147 (20 overs)

Player of the Match: Bhanuka Rajapaksa (SL) – 71* (45)

2023 – India vs Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Winner: India by 10 wickets

Scores: Sri Lanka 50 | India 51/0 (6.1 overs)

Player of the Match: Mohammed Siraj (IND) – 6/21

2025 – India vs Pakistan (Dubai) (T20)

Winner: India by 5 wickets

Scores: Pakistan 146 | India 150/5 (19.4 overs)

Player of the Match: Tilak Varma (IND) – 69* (53) & 2 catches

Active Teams Chasing History

Sri Lanka (6 titles): Still India’s closest rival and the only team to compete in every edition.

Pakistan (2 titles): Dangerous and unpredictable, capable of toppling any giant.

Bangladesh: Three-time runners-up, now perennial contenders striving for their first crown.

Afghanistan: Competitive and rapidly improving — potential finalists in future editions.

Format-Specific Highlights

Biggest Victory: India defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in 2023.

Smallest Margin: Pakistan beating Bangladesh by 2 runs in 2012.

Highest Team Score in a Final: Pakistan’s 277/4 (2000).

Best Bowling in a Final: Ajantha Mendis – 6/13 (2008).

First T20 Final: 2016 (India beat Bangladesh).

Most Titles as Captain: MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azaruddin & Rohit Sharma – 2 each.

FAQ,s

Who has won the most Asia Cup titles?

India leads with 9 titles across ODI and T20 formats.

Which team has appeared in every Asia Cup?

Sri Lanka — 17 appearances since 1984.

Which was the most one-sided final?

The 2023 final, where India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in just 6.1 overs.

Which was the closest Asia Cup final ever?

The 2012 final, where Pakistan edged Bangladesh by just 2 runs.

Who was the Player of the Match in the 2025 final?

Tilak Varma for his unbeaten 69 and sharp fielding in India’s win over Pakistan.

Final Word

From Gavaskar’s first triumph in 1984 to Suryakumar Yadav’s commanding 2025 victory, the Asia Cup finals have shaped eras of Asian cricket. Each edition recounts a story of heroes emerging, rivalries deepening, and nations coming together through the sport.

With India’s ninth title in 2025, the next edition is set to bring new challenges and possibly a new champion — yet the Asia Cup’s reputation as cricket’s most fierce continental contest remains untarnished.

This article first appeared on Crictoday and was syndicated with permission.

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