What is the Cricket Asia Cup?

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) organises the Cricket Asia Cup, which is a tournament for Asian cricket teams. The competition consists of One Day International (ODI) matches that are played in a round-robin format before moving on to knockout stages, however, there has been instances of the T20I format. The 16th tournament begins August 31st with the teams participating being, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Nepal.

Here are some important facts about the Cricket Asia Cup:

-The Asia Cup is organised by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) is the region's regulating body for cricket, with the goal of promoting and developing the sport.

-The Asia Cup was first hosted in 1984 in the United Arab Emirates as a competition only for Asian countries. The event has had numerous formats and hosting countries over the years.

-The Cricket Asia Cup format has varied throughout time. It began with a round-robin format in which all competing teams played each other, with the top two teams advancing to the final. Due to the increased number of teams in recent editions, the competition has been divided into groups, with the best teams from each group moving to the Super Four stage, followed by a final.

-The Asia Cup has been hosted by a number of Asian countries. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the United Arab Emirates are among the famous host countries. The sites change from edition to edition, with matches taking place in well-known cricket stadiums.

-The Cricket Asia Cup allows Asian cricket teams to compete, exhibit their talent, and participate in strong rivalries. The competition is a major event on the cricket calendar, generating enormous enthusiasm among fans in Asia and around the world.

-The Cricket Asia Cup is very important for Asian nations since it allows them to play against each other and demonstrate their skills on a regional platform. The competition fosters cricketing ties and promotes the growth of the sport across Asia.

-The Cricket Asia Cup has a strong television audience and a large fan base throughout Asia and beyond. Fans ardently support their individual teams, making it an entertaining and well watched tournament.

WINNERS OF PREVIOUS CRICKET ASIA CUP WINNERS

1984

-Winners: India

-Runners-Up: Sri Lanka

1986

-Winners: Sri Lanka

-Runners-Up: Pakistan

1988

-Winners: India

-Runners-Up: Sri Lanka

1990/91

-Winners: India

-Runners-Up: Sri Lanka

1995

-Winners: India

-Runners-Up: Sri Lanka

1997

-Winners: Sri Lanka

-Runners-Up: India

2000

-Winners: Pakistan

-Runners-Up: Sri Lanka

2004

-Winners: Sri Lanka

-Runners-Up: India

2008

-Winners: Sri Lanka

-Runners-Up: India

2010

-Winners: India

-Runners-Up: Sri Lanka

2012

-Winners: Pakistan

-Runners-Up: Bangladesh

2014

-Winners: Sri Lanka

-Runners-Up: Pakistan

2016

-Winners: India

-Runners-Up: Bangladesh

2018

-Winners: India

-Runners-Up: Bangladesh

2022

-Winners: Sri Lanka

-Runners-Up: Pakistan

Written by Sheikh Riaz Ahmed