History of Asia
Cricket Cup:
The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament that takes place between the national teams of Asian countries. It has been held intermittently since 1984 and is organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The tournament originally started as a biennial event but later became a quadrennial tournament.
Here is a brief history of the Asia Cup:
1984: The inaugural Asia Cup was held in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The tournament featured four teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the UAE. The round-robin format was used, and India emerged as the champions by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
1986: The second Asia Cup took place in Sri Lanka. The number of participating teams increased to five, with Bangladesh joining the tournament. Sri Lanka won the competition, defeating Pakistan in the final.
1988/90: The third edition of the Asia Cup was scheduled to be held in India in 1988 but was canceled due to political tensions between India and Pakistan. It was rescheduled for 1990 in the UAE but was again canceled.
1995: The Asia Cup finally returned in 1995, hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament featured four teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. India emerged victorious by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
1997/2000: The 1997 edition of the Asia Cup was held in Sri Lanka and featured five teams. Sri Lanka won the tournament for the second time by defeating India in the final. The 2000 edition was hosted by Bangladesh, and Pakistan clinched the title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.
2004: The Asia Cup returned after a four-year hiatus and was hosted by Sri Lanka. This edition included six teams, with Hong Kong and the UAE joining the fray. Sri Lanka emerged as champions by defeating India in the final.
2008: Pakistan hosted the Asia Cup for the first time. The tournament had four teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the cup for the fourth time, defeating India in a closely contested final.
2010: Sri Lanka hosted the Asia Cup, featuring four teams. In a thrilling final, India defeated Sri Lanka by 81 runs to clinch their fifth title.
2012: Bangladesh hosted the Asia Cup for the second time. The tournament featured four teams, and Pakistan emerged as the champions by defeating Bangladesh in the final.
2014: This edition of the Asia Cup was again hosted by Bangladesh. For the first time, Afghanistan participated as a fifth team. Sri Lanka won the tournament by defeating Pakistan in the final.
2016: The Asia Cup was held in Bangladesh, and it was the first time the tournament was played in the T20 format. India won the cup by defeating Bangladesh in a thrilling final.
2018: The tournament returned to the UAE, featuring six teams: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. India won the cup for the seventh time, defeating Bangladesh in the final.
2020: The 2020 Asia Cup was scheduled to be held in Pakistan, but due to political tensions between India and Pakistan, it was rescheduled to 2021. However, the COVID-19 pandemic led to the postponement of the tournament.
It is worth noting that the Asia Cup has witnessed intense rivalries, memorable matches, and outstanding performances from players across the Asian cricketing nations. The tournament continues to be a highly anticipated event in the cricketing calendar of the Asian continent.
1984 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
6 April 1984 |
Pakistan v Sri Lanka |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE |
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8 April 1984 |
Sri Lanka vs India |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE |
|
13 April 1984 |
India vs Pakistan |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah, UAE |
1986 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
30 March 1986 |
Pakistan v Sri Lanka |
Saravanamuttu Stadium, Colombo |
|
31 March 1986 |
Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
Tyronne Fernando Stadium, Moratuwa |
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2 April 1986 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Asgiriya Stadium, Kandy |
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6 April 1986 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Final) |
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo |
1988 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
27 October 1988 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
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27 October 1988 |
Bangladesh vs India |
M. A. Aziz Stadium, Chittagong |
|
29 October 1988 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
M. A. Aziz Stadium, Chittagong |
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29 October 1988 |
India vs Sri Lanka |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
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31 October 1988 |
India vs Pakistan |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
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2 November 1988 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
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4 November 1988 |
Sri Lanka vs India (Final) |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
1990/91 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
25 December 1990 |
India vs Bangladesh |
Sector 16 Stadium, Chandigarh |
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28 December 1990 |
India vs Sri Lanka |
Barabati Stadium, Cuttack |
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31 December 1990 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
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4 January 1991 |
India vs Sri Lanka (Final) |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
1995 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
5 April 1995 |
India vs Bangladesh |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah |
|
6 April 1995 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah |
|
7 April 1995 |
India vs Pakistan |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah |
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8 April 1995 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah |
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9 April 1995 |
India vs Sri Lanka |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah |
|
11 April 1995 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah |
|
14 April 1995 |
Sri Lanka vs India (Final) |
Sharjah Cricket Association Stadium, Sharjah |
1997 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
14 July 1997 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
16 July 1997 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
18 July 1997 |
Sri Lanka vs India |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
20 July 1997 |
India vs Pakistan |
Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo |
|
21 July 1997 |
India vs Pakistan |
Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo |
|
22 July 1997 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo |
|
24 July 1997 |
Bangladesh vs India |
Singhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground, Colombo |
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26 July 1997 |
Sri Lanka vs India (Final) |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
2000 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
29 May 2000 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
|
30 May 2000 |
Bangladesh vs India |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
|
1 June 2000 |
Sri Lanka vs India |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
|
2 June 2000 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
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3 June 2000 |
India vs Pakistan |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
|
5 June 2000 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
|
7 June 2000 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Final) |
Bangabandhu National Stadium, Dhaka |
2004 Asia Cup Schedule:
Group A schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
16 July 2004 |
Bangladesh vs Hong Kong |
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo |
|
17 July 2004 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo |
|
18 July 2004 |
Pakistan vs Hong Kong |
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo |
Group B schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
16 July 2004 |
India vs United Arab Emirates |
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
|
17 July 2004 |
Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates |
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
|
18 July 2004 |
Sri Lanka vs India |
Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium, Dambulla |
Super 4s and Final schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
21 July 2004 |
Bangladesh vs India |
Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo |
|
21 July 2004 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
23 July 2004 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
25 July 2004 |
India vs Pakistan |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
27 July 2004 |
Sri Lanka vs India |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
29 July 2004 |
Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
|
1 August 2004 |
Sri Lanka vs India (Final) |
R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo |
2008 Asia Cup Schedule:
Group A schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
24 June 2008 |
Bangladesh vs United Arab Emirates |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
|
25 June 2008 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
|
26 June 2008 |
Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates |
Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore |
Group B schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
24 June 2008 |
Pakistan vs Hong Kong |
National Stadium, Karachi |
|
25 June 2008 |
India vs Hong Kong |
National Stadium, Karachi |
|
26 June 2008 |
Pakistan vs India |
National Stadium, Karachi |
Super 4s and Final schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
28 June 2008 |
India vs Bangladesh |
National Stadium, Karachi |
|
29 June 2008 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka |
National Stadium, Karachi |
|
30 June 2008 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
National Stadium, Karachi |
|
2 July 2008 |
India vs Pakistan |
National Stadium, Karachi |
|
3 July 2008 |
India vs Sri Lanka |
National Stadium, Karachi |
|
4 July 2008 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
National Stadium, Karachi |
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6 July 2008 |
India vs Sri Lanka (Final) |
National Stadium, Karachi |
2012 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
11 March 2012 |
Pakistan vs Bangladesh |
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Mirpur |
|
13 March 2012 |
India vs Sri Lanka |
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Mirpur |
|
15 March 2012 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Mirpur |
|
16 March 2012 |
India vs Bangladesh |
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Mirpur |
|
18 March 2012 |
India vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Mirpur |
|
20 March 2012 |
Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh |
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Mirpur |
|
22 March 2012 |
Bangladesh vs Pakistan (Final) |
Sher-e-Bangla Cricket Stadium, Mirpur |
2014 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
25 February 2014 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah |
|
26 February 2014 |
Bangladesh vs India |
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah |
|
27 February 2014 |
Pakistan vs Afghanistan |
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah |
|
28 February 2014 |
India vs Sri Lanka |
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah |
|
1 March 2014 |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium, Fatullah |
|
2 March 2014 |
India vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
3 March 2014 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
4 March 2014 |
Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
5 March 2014 |
India vs Afghanistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
6 March 2014 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
8 March 2014 |
Pakistan vs Sri Lanka (Final) |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
2016 Asia Cup Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
24 February 2016 |
Bangladesh vs India |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
25 February 2016 |
Sri Lanka vs United Arab Emirates |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
26 February 2016 |
Bangladesh vs United Arab Emirates |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
27 February 2016 |
India vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
28 February 2016 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
29 February 2016 |
United Arab Emirates vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
1 March 2016 |
Sri Lanka vs India |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
2 March 2016 |
Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
3 March 2016 |
India vs United Arab Emirates |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
4 March 2016 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
|
6 March 2016 |
Bangladesh vs India (Final) |
Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur |
2018 Asia Cup Schedule:
Group A schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
16 September 2018 |
Hong Kong vs Pakistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
18 September 2018 |
India vs Hong Kong |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
19 September 2018 |
India vs Pakistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
Group B:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
15 September 2018 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
17 September 2018 |
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
20 September 2018 |
Afghanistan vs Bangladesh |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
Super 4s and Final Schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
21 September 2018 |
India vs Bangladesh |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
21 September 2018 |
Afghanistan vs Pakistan |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
23 September 2018 |
India vs Pakistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
23 September 2018 |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
25 September 2018 |
India vs Afghanistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
26 September 2018 |
Bangladesh vs Pakistan |
Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi |
|
28 September 2018 |
India vs Bangladesh (Final) |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
2022 Asia Cup Schedule:
Group A schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
28 August 2022 |
India vs Pakistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
31 August 2022 |
India vs Hong Kong |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
2 September 2022 |
Pakistan vs Hong Kong |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
Group B schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
27 August 2022 |
Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
30 August 2022 |
Bangladesh vs Afghanistan |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
|
1 September 2022 |
Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
Super 4s and Final schedule:
|
Date |
Match |
Venue |
|
3 September 2022 |
Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
|
4 September 2022 |
India vs Pakistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
6 September 2022 |
India vs Sri Lanka |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
7 September 2022 |
Afghanistan vs Pakistan |
Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah |
|
8 September 2022 |
India vs Afghanistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
9 September 2022 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
|
11 September 2022 |
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan (Final) |
Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai |
