Asia Cup - 10 things to know with detail
- 1. The Asia Cup is a men's One Day International (ODI) and Twenty20 International (T20I) cricket tournament held in Asia.
- 2. The tournament was first held in 1984 in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, and has since been held in various countries including India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and the UAE.
- 3. The Asia Cup is organized by the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and is typically held every two years.
- 4. The tournament features teams from the Asian Cricket Council member countries, including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and the United Arab Emirates.
- 5. The most successful team in Asia Cup history is India, with seven titles to their name. Sri Lanka and Pakistan have won the tournament five times each.
- 6. The tournament format has varied over the years, with some editions featuring a round-robin format followed by knockout stages, while others have been played in a league format.
- 7. The Asia Cup has seen some memorable moments over the years, including close finishes, high-scoring matches, and outstanding individual performances.
- 8. The 2018 Asia Cup was held in the UAE and featured six teams competing in the ODI format. India emerged as the champions, defeating Bangladesh in the final.
- 9. The 2020 Asia Cup was scheduled to be held in Pakistan but was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later announced that the tournament would be held in Sri Lanka but was eventually canceled.
- 10. The next edition of the Asia Cup is scheduled to be held in 2022, with details about the venue and format yet to be announced.