Published on: Feb 5, 2023 5:25 pm IST|Updated on: Feb 5, 2023 5:26 pm IST
Asia Cup Venue: The Asia Cup is a cricket tournament that brings together the best teams from the Asian region. The tournament was first held in 1984 in the United Arab Emirates, and it was the Indian team who won the inaugural title. Over the year, the Asia Cup has witnessed some of the greatest teams from Asia to compete for the title.
The Asia Cup has provided cricket fans with some unforgettable moments, with some of the most talented cricketers in the world showcasing their skills. In this article, we will take a look at the past winners of the Asia Cup, including the year, venue, winner, and format of each tournament.
Check out the Asia Cup venue over the years.
The next Asia Cup venue for the 2023 edition (ODI format) is yet to be decided. It was originally scheduled to take place in Pakistan, but due to the tensions between India and Pakistan, the tournament is most likely to take place at a neutral venue. Once again United Arab Emirates (UAE) where the last two editions have taken place is the front-runner when it comes to an alternate venue. The tentative date for Asia Cup 2023 is 1st September 2023.
The most successful team in Asia Cup history is India as they have won 7 titles in total. The current champions Sri Lanka stand right behind India with 6 titles.
With 1220 runs to his name. Sri Lanka’s veteran swashbuckling left-hander Sanath Jayasuriya is the leading run-getter in the tournament.
With 30 scalps to his name, another Sri Lankan veteran Muttiah Muralitharan is the leading wicket taker in the tournament.