Asia Cup cricket has always been more than a tournament. It is a mirror of Asia’s cricket culture, rivalries, and changing styles.

Many fans ask the same questions before every edition: Who has won the most Asia Cups? Which captain lifted the trophy? Which teams are catching up? Yet reliable, up-to-date information can be hard to find in one place.

This article brings together the complete Asia Cup winners list and key stats you need to know before the next tournament. It is clear, factual, and written for cricket lovers — from casual fans to scorers and local captains. Because your cricket matters, just like theirs.

Quick Facts About the Asia Cup

  • Organiser: Asian Cricket Council (ACC)

  • First tournament: 1984, Sharjah, UAE

  • Formats played: ODI (50 overs), T20I (20 overs since 2016)

  • Participating nations over time: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong, Nepal

  • Most successful team: India, 8 titles

  • Latest winner: India, 2023

Asia Cup Winners List (1984–2023)

Here’s the complete year-wise Asia Cup winners list with captains and formats. This table is the fastest way to see who won when, under whose leadership, and where.

Year Winner Runner-Up Captain of Winner Host Format
1984 India Sri Lanka Sunil Gavaskar UAE ODI
1986 Sri Lanka Pakistan Duleep Mendis Sri Lanka ODI
1988 India Sri Lanka Dilip Vengsarkar Bangladesh ODI
1990–91 India Sri Lanka Mohammad Azharuddin India ODI
1995 India Sri Lanka Mohammad Azharuddin UAE ODI
1997 Sri Lanka India Arjuna Ranatunga Sri Lanka ODI
2000 Pakistan Sri Lanka Moin Khan Bangladesh ODI
2004 Sri Lanka India Marvan Atapattu Sri Lanka ODI
2008 Sri Lanka India Mahela Jayawardene Pakistan ODI
2010 India Sri Lanka MS Dhoni Sri Lanka ODI
2012 Pakistan Bangladesh Misbah-ul-Haq Bangladesh ODI
2014 Sri Lanka Pakistan Angelo Mathews Bangladesh ODI
2016 India Bangladesh MS Dhoni Bangladesh T20I
2018 India Bangladesh Rohit Sharma UAE ODI
2022 Sri Lanka Pakistan Dasun Shanaka UAE T20I
2023 India Sri Lanka Rohit Sharma Pakistan & Sri Lanka ODI

Who Has Won the Asia Cup the Most?

  • India: 8 titles (1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023)

  • Sri Lanka: 6 titles (1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022)

  • Pakistan: 2 titles (2000, 2012)

Bangladesh has reached the final three times but is still searching for a first title. Afghanistan and Nepal are rising but have yet to reach a final.

Asia Cup Captains Who Lifted the Trophy

Captains are often the difference in the Asia Cup. Here are some of the standout leaders:

  • Sunil Gavaskar (India, 1984) – Guided India in the first edition.

  • Arjuna Ranatunga (Sri Lanka, 1997) – Led a golden era for Sri Lanka.

  • Moin Khan (Pakistan, 2000) – Oversaw Pakistan’s breakthrough.

  • MS Dhoni (India, 2010, 2016) – Captain Cool with two trophies.

  • Rohit Sharma (India, 2018, 2023) – Calm and composed with two trophies.

  • Dasun Shanaka (Sri Lanka, 2022) – Captained a young T20I-winning side.

ODI vs T20I Winners

Since 1984, most Asia Cups have been ODIs. In 2016, the ACC introduced T20I format to align with the global calendar.

  • ODI winners: India (6), Sri Lanka (5), Pakistan (2)

  • T20I winners: India (1), Sri Lanka (1)

This mix keeps the tournament fresh and makes outcomes less predictable.

Key Stats Before the Next Asia Cup

  • Most runs in Asia Cup history: Sanath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka) – 1220 runs

  • Most wickets in Asia Cup history: Muttiah Muralitharan (Sri Lanka) – 30 wickets

  • Highest individual score: Virat Kohli (India) – 183 vs Pakistan in 2012

  • Most titles as captain: MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma – two each

  • Largest win in a final: India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in 2023

These numbers are a good way to frame your conversations and predictions before the next tournament.

Why the Asia Cup Still Matters for Players and Fans

The Asia Cup is the only continental tournament in cricket run by a regional board. It provides:

  • Big-stage experience: Preparing teams for ICC events.

  • Historic rivalries: India vs Pakistan is the highlight.

  • Opportunity for smaller nations: Afghanistan, Nepal, UAE get exposure against big teams.

For everyday cricketers and fans, the Asia Cup shows that consistency, teamwork, and leadership matter more than hype. CricHeroes embodies the same principle by letting you score your matches and track your own records.

People Also Ask 

Who has won the most Asia Cups?
India, with 8 titles.

Which captain has won the Asia Cup most often?
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, two titles each.

Who won the first Asia Cup?
India in 1984 under Sunil Gavaskar.

How many times has Pakistan won the Asia Cup?
Two times — 2000 and 2012.

Who won the Asia Cup 2023?
India under Rohit Sharma.

Which countries have never won the Asia Cup?
Bangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE, Hong Kong, Nepal.

Is the Asia Cup held every year?
No. Usually every two years.

Who scored the most runs in Asia Cup history?
Sanath Jayasuriya of Sri Lanka.

Who took the most wickets in Asia Cup history?
Muttiah Muralitharan of Sri Lanka.

Why is the Asia Cup important?
It is the only continental cricket championship under the ACC.

The Asia Cup winners list and stats show how much the tournament has grown since 1984. It is not just about lifting trophies but also about building consistency and inspiring fans.

From Sunil Gavaskar to Rohit Sharma, the captains tell a story of leadership under pressure. The stats remind us how individual brilliance shines in big moments.