How Many Asia Cups Has India Conquered?
The Asia Cup , a premier cricketing event among Asian nations, has seen India dominate its history as the most successful team. With seven titles to their name, including the inaugural edition in 1984 and the last ODI edition in 2018, the Men in Blue have consistently demonstrated their prowess. As the 16th edition of the tournament commenced on August 30, 2023, India entered as favorites once again, aiming to extend their winning streak in this 50-over format. 1984 Asia Cup: A Dominant Start The inaugural edition, also known as the Rothmans Asia Cup, was held in Sharjah, UAE. It featured a triangular series between India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Captained by Sunil Gavaskar, India emerged victorious by winning both their matches. In their first game, they dismissed Sri Lanka for a paltry 96 and chased it down comfortably in 22 overs. Against arch-rivals Pakistan, Surinder Khanna’s second consecutive half-century powered India to 188/4 in a rain-shortened 46-over match, whi...