The Asia Cup winners list covers the champions of the men's Asia Cup from the inaugural tournament in 1984 through the latest completed edition in 2025. India are the most successful team with nine titles, while Sri Lanka have won six and Pakistan two. The 2025 edition was played in the T20 format, with India defeating Pakistan in the final.
Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 to 2025
Here is the complete year-wise list of men's Asia Cup champions and runners-up. The Asia Cup alternates between ODI and T20I formats depending on the international calendar and the format of the next major ICC men's event.
| Year | Host(s) | Winner | Runner-up | Format | Final result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | UAE | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | India won by 54 runs |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| 1988 | Bangladesh | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | India won by 6 wickets |
| 1990–91 | India | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | India won by 7 wickets |
| 1995 | UAE | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | India won by 8 wickets |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 8 wickets |
| 2000 | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | ODI | Pakistan won by 39 runs |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | Sri Lanka | India | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 25 runs |
| 2008 | Pakistan | Sri Lanka | India | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 100 runs |
| 2010 | Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | India won by 81 runs |
| 2012 | Bangladesh | Pakistan | Bangladesh | ODI | Pakistan won by 2 runs |
| 2014 | Bangladesh | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | ODI | Sri Lanka won by 5 wickets |
| 2016 | Bangladesh | India | Bangladesh | T20I | India won by 8 wickets |
| 2018 | UAE | India | Bangladesh | ODI | India won by 3 wickets |
| 2022 | UAE | Sri Lanka | Pakistan | T20I | Sri Lanka won by 23 runs |
| 2023 | Pakistan & Sri Lanka | India | Sri Lanka | ODI | India won by 10 wickets |
| 2025 | UAE | India | Pakistan | T20I | India won by 5 wickets |
Latest Asia Cup winner: India won the 2025 Men's Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The victory gave India a record-extending ninth men's Asia Cup title.
Asia Cup Winners by Year
1984 – India
India won the inaugural men's Asia Cup in 1984, the first edition of the continental tournament. Sri Lanka finished runners-up.
1986 – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won their first Asia Cup title in 1986 on home soil, with Pakistan finishing as runners-up.
1988 – India
India returned to the top in 1988, winning the tournament in Bangladesh and defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
1990–91 – India
India won the 1990–91 edition at home, defeating Sri Lanka in the final and securing their third Asia Cup title.
1995 – India
India won the 1995 Asia Cup in the UAE, defeating Sri Lanka in the final to claim another title.
1997 – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won the 1997 edition on home soil, beating India in the final.
2000 – Pakistan
Pakistan won their first men's Asia Cup title in 2000 in Bangladesh, defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
2004 – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won the 2004 Asia Cup in their home country, defeating India in the final.
2008 – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka retained their position among the tournament's most successful sides by winning the 2008 Asia Cup in Pakistan. They defeated India in the final.
2010 – India
India won the 2010 Asia Cup in Sri Lanka, defeating the hosts in the final and adding another title to their record.
2012 – Pakistan
Pakistan won the 2012 Asia Cup in Bangladesh, defeating the hosts by two runs in a closely contested final.
2014 – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won the 2014 edition in Bangladesh, defeating Pakistan in the final and securing their fifth men's Asia Cup title.
2016 – India
The 2016 Asia Cup was the first men's edition played as a T20I tournament. India won the title in Bangladesh after defeating the hosts in the final.
2018 – India
India won the 2018 Asia Cup in the UAE, beating Bangladesh by three wickets in the final.
2022 – Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka won the 2022 Asia Cup in the UAE after defeating Pakistan in the final. The tournament was played in the T20I format.
2023 – India
India won the 2023 Asia Cup after defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. Mohammed Siraj took six wickets in the final, while Sri Lanka were bowled out for 50.
2025 – India
India won the 2025 Asia Cup in the UAE, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Tilak Varma was named Player of the Match, while Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Tournament. India finished the edition with their ninth men's Asia Cup title.
Most Asia Cup Wins by Team
India lead the men's Asia Cup winners list with nine titles. Sri Lanka are second with six titles, while Pakistan have won the tournament twice. Bangladesh, Afghanistan and other participating sides have not won the men's Asia Cup through the 2025 edition.
| Team | Titles | Winning years |
|---|---|---|
| India | 9 | 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023, 2025 |
| Sri Lanka | 6 | 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014, 2022 |
| Pakistan | 2 | 2000, 2012 |
How Many Asia Cups Has India Won?
India have won the men's Asia Cup nine times, the most of any team. Their titles came in 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2025. The 2025 victory extended India's lead at the top of the men's winners table.
How Many Asia Cups Has Sri Lanka Won?
Sri Lanka have won the men's Asia Cup six times: 1986, 1997, 2004, 2008, 2014 and 2022. They are the second-most successful team in the tournament's men's history.
How Many Asia Cups Has Pakistan Won?
Pakistan have won the men's Asia Cup twice, in 2000 and 2012. They have also finished runners-up multiple times, including the 2025 final against India.
Asia Cup ODI vs T20I Format
The men's Asia Cup has traditionally been played as an ODI tournament, but the format has changed when the Asian Cricket Council has aligned the event with the international calendar. The 2016 and 2022 editions were T20I tournaments, while 2023 was ODI and 2025 was T20I. Keeping the format alongside each edition helps avoid confusion when searching for Asia Cup records.
| Edition | Format | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ODI | Sri Lanka |
| 2016 | T20I | India |
| 2018 | ODI | India |
| 2022 | T20I | Sri Lanka |
| 2023 | ODI | India |
| 2025 | T20I | India |
Who Won the 2025 Asia Cup?
India won the 2025 Men's Asia Cup, beating Pakistan by five wickets at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Pakistan made 146, and India chased the target with two balls remaining. Tilak Varma scored an unbeaten 69 and was named Player of the Match.
When Is the Next Asia Cup?
The next men's Asia Cup is scheduled for 2027 in Bangladesh and is expected to return to the ODI format. Nepal qualified for the 2027 men's Asia Cup by winning the ACC Men's Premier Cup 2026. The exact fixture list and venue allocation should be checked against the latest Asian Cricket Council announcement as the tournament approaches.
Asia Cup 2027: Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Year | 2027 |
| Host | Bangladesh |
| Expected format | ODI |
| Defending men's champion | India |
| Latest qualifier | Nepal |
Asia Cup Winners: Important Records
- Most men's titles: India – 9.
- Second-most titles: Sri Lanka – 6.
- Pakistan's titles: 2.
- First men's champions: India in 1984.
- Latest men's champions: India in 2025.
- First T20I men's Asia Cup: 2016, won by India.
- 2025 format: T20I.
- 2023 format: ODI.
Men's Asia Cup vs Women's Asia Cup
This page covers the men's Asia Cup. The Women's Asia Cup is a separate ACC tournament with its own editions and winners. Keeping the competitions separate is important because search results for “Asia Cup winners” can refer to either men's or women's cricket.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which team has won the most Asia Cups?
India have won the men's Asia Cup a record nine times through the 2025 edition.
Who won the Asia Cup in 2025?
India won the 2025 Men's Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the final in Dubai.
How many Asia Cups has India won?
India have won the men's Asia Cup nine times: 1984, 1988, 1990–91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, 2023 and 2025.
Who won the first Asia Cup?
India won the inaugural men's Asia Cup in 1984.
How many Asia Cups has Sri Lanka won?
Sri Lanka have won the men's Asia Cup six times.
How many Asia Cups has Pakistan won?
Pakistan have won the men's Asia Cup twice, in 2000 and 2012.
Who won the 2023 Asia Cup?
India won the 2023 men's Asia Cup, defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final.
When is the next Men's Asia Cup?
The next Men's Asia Cup is scheduled for 2027 in Bangladesh and is expected to use the ODI format.
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Sources
This guide was checked against Asian Cricket Council and ICC material for the latest men's Asia Cup results, the 2025 title and the 2027 qualification update.