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Asia Cup 2025: The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the continent, bringing together the top cricketing nations of Asia in a battle for regional supremacy. Since its inception in 1984, the tournament has seen thrilling matches, unforgettable rivalries, and dominant eras by certain teams.
Which team has won the most titles in Asia Cup history?
Ahead of the 17th edition of the Asia Cup, let's take you through the teams who have most titles against their names.
As of 2025, Team India holds the record for the most Asia Cup titles. The Men in Blue have lifted the trophy 8 times, showcasing their consistency and dominance in both ODI and T20I formats of the competition. India’s first triumph came in 1984, the inaugural edition, and their latest victory was in 2023, where they defeated Sri Lanka in a one-sided final. Sri Lanka is not far behind, with 6 Asia Cup titles to their name. Known for their fighting spirit, the Lankan Lions have reached the final a record number of times, making them one of the most consistent teams in the tournament’s history. Meanwhile, Pakistan sit third in the list, having won the tournament twice.
Championship table
| Teams | Titles | Winnings years |
| India | 8 | 1984, 1988, 1990-1991, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 | 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2000, 2012 |
Year-wise Asia Cup winners:
| Edition | Year | Winner | Won by | Runner-up | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1984 | India | N/A | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| 2nd | 1986 | Sri Lanka | 5 wickets | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 3rd | 1988 | India | 6 wickets | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 4th | 1990-91 | India | 7 wickets | Sri Lanka | India |
| 5th | 1995 | India | 8 wickets | Sri Lanka | UAE |
| 6th | 1997 | Sri Lanka | 8 wickets | India | Sri Lanka |
| 7th | 2000 | Pakistan | 39 runs | Sri Lanka | Bangladesh |
| 8th | 2004 | Sri Lanka | 25 runs | India | Sri Lanka |
| 9th | 2008 | Sri Lanka | 100 runs | India | Pakistan |
| 10th | 2010 | India | 81 runs | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka |
| 11th | 2012 | Pakistan | 2 runs | Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| 12th | 2014 | Sri Lanka | 5 wickets | Pakistan | Bangladesh |
| 13th | 2016 | India | 8 wickets | Bangladesh | Bangladesh |
| 14th | 2018 | India | 3 wickets | Bangladesh | UAE |
| 15th | 2022 | Sri Lanka | 23 runs | Pakistan | Sri Lanka |
| 16th | 2023 | India | 10 wickets | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka/Pakistan |
Looking ahead, Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20 format from September 9 to September 28. The tournament will feature eight teams, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, and Oman. These teams will be split into two groups of four, with the top two from each group advancing to the Super Four stage. The two best teams from the Super Four will then face off in the final to determine the champion.
India, who are placed in Group A, will start their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a clash against UAE on September 10 followed by a key clash against arch-rivals Pakistan on September 14. India will then take on Oman on September 19 in their last group-stage match.
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