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How Many Times Has India Won the Asia Cup? A Complete Look at Their Championship Wins

India has dominated the Asia Cup like no other team, winning it a record eight times across both ODI and T20 formats. Their victories span from the very first edition in 1984 to their latest triumph in 2023. Sri Lanka is next with six titles, while Pakistan has two. As the defending champions, India once again enters Asia Cup 2025 as the team to beat.

When you think about the Asia Cup, you think about India winning it. They are the most successful team by far.

They have won the title a total of eight times. That's more than any other team.

Their wins have come in both the ODI and T20 formats.

They are the top team in the history of the tournament.

A Look at India’s Asia Cup Wins

India's first win was in the very first tournament in 1984. They won it in a round-robin style, so there was no final match.

Their next two wins were back-to-back. They won in 1988 and again in 1990-91.

They kept this winning streak going. They won again in 1995. This was their fourth title in a row.

After that, there was a long wait. But they came back strong. They won again in 2010.

India then won the Asia Cup in 2016, which was the first time it was played in the T20 format. They proved they were the best in both game styles.

They won again in 2018. And their latest win came in 2023. This was their eighth win.

Here is a simple look at all their wins:

Year

Format

Runner-up

1984

ODI

Sri Lanka

1988

ODI

Sri Lanka

1990-91

ODI

Sri Lanka

1995

ODI

Sri Lanka

2010

ODI

Sri Lanka

2016

T20I

Bangladesh

2018

ODI

Bangladesh

2023

ODI

Sri Lanka

Conclusion

India is the most successful team in the history of the Asia Cup. They have won more titles than anyone else. Sri Lanka is next with six wins, and Pakistan has two.

This shows how strong Indian cricket has been over the years.

They are the current defending champions, and fans hope they can win the next one too.

FAQs

How many times has India won the Asia Cup? 

India has won the tournament eight times.

Are they the most successful team? 

Yes, they have won more titles than any other team.

What was the format of their first win? 

Their first win in 1984 was in the ODI format.

Who is the second most successful team? 

Sri Lanka is the second most successful team with six titles.

Prateek Mayani
Written by Prateek Mayani