Asia Cup Hosts Throughout The Years

Sakshi Sharma

Asia Cup Hosts Throughout The Years (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts Throughout The Years (Source:@mufaddal_vohra,x.com)

The buzz of the Asia Cup 2025 has already begun. This year, the marquee tournament, hosted by India will be played from September 9 to 28 in Dubai and Abu Dhabi due to the geopolitical conflicts between India and Pakistan. A total of eight teams will feature this year - India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, UAE, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan and Oman.

It would not be wrong to say that India, under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, will enter as the favourites. In 2025, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai and Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, will host this year's prestigious tournament. Having said that, in this article, let's take a look at Asia Cup hosts throughout the years.

Asia Cup Host Country 2025 - UAE

Asia Cup Host Country 2025 - UAE (Source:@dhillow_,x.com)Asia Cup Host Country 2025 - UAE (Source:@dhillow_,x.com)

The much-awaited Asia Cup 2025 will be the 17th edition of the tournament. Officially hosted by India, it is scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates from 9 to 28 September 2025 due to the geopolitical conflicts between India and Pakistan. It is important to note that the this year the Asia Cup will be played in the T20 format and eight teams will take part in the event. 

Asia Cup Hosts 2023 - Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Hosts 2023 - Sri Lanka (Source:@farhanwrites,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2023 - Sri Lanka (Source:@farhanwrites,x.com)

Last time, the Asia Cup was played in 2023 in the ODI format. It was the 14th edition of the event with Pakistan as the official host for the second time in the history. However, it is important to note that this was the first time the Asia Cup was held in multiple countries -Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Five members of the ACC were part of the tournament - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. However, Nepal was also part of the tournament. The final of the Asia Cup 2023 was played at R. Premadasa Stadium with India defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.

Asia Cup Hosts 2022 - UAE

Asia Cup Hosts 2022 - UAE (Source:@HSajwanization,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2022 - UAE (Source:@HSajwanization,x.com)

The Asia Cup 2022 was the  15th edition of the tournament. The league was played in T20 format in the United Arab Emirates. One of the most talked-about points about this year's edition was that it was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final by 23 runs to win their sixth title and their first in the T20I format.

Asia Cup Hosts 2018 - UAE

 Asia Cup Hosts 2018 - UAE (Source:@ragav_x,x.com) Asia Cup Hosts 2018 - UAE (Source:@ragav_x,x.com)

The Asia Cup 2018 was hosted by the United Arab Emirates in September 2018 in ODI format. It was the 14th edition of the Asia Cup, and the third time the tournament was played in the United Arab Emirates. India entered as favourites and were also the defending champions, and reclaimed their throne and defeated Bangladesh by three wickets in the final.

Asia Cup Hosts 2016 - Bangladesh

Asia Cup Hosts 2016 - Bangladesh (Source:@BCBtigers,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2016 - Bangladesh (Source:@BCBtigers,x.com)

The 2016 Asia Cup was played in T20I format and was held in Bangladesh, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. It was the 13th edition of the Asia Cup, the fifth to be held in Bangladesh, and the first to be played in the shortest format of the game. In the final that year, India crushed Bangladesh by 8 wickets to win their sixth Asia Cup title.

Asia Cup Hosts 2014 - Bangladesh

Asia Cup Hosts 2014 - Bangladesh (Source:@cricket97bd,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2014 - Bangladesh (Source:@cricket97bd,x.com)

The Asia Cup 2014 is the twelfth edition of the league. The tournament was held in Bangladesh from 8 to 25 March 2014. This year's tournament featured Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Afghanistan. In this edition, Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan in the final to become Asia Cup champions for the fifth time.

Asia Cup Hosts 2012 - UAE

Asia Cup Hosts 2012 - UAE (Source:@BCBtigers,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2012 - UAE (Source:@BCBtigers,x.com)

The Asia Cup 2012 was held in Bangladesh from 11 to 22 March 2012, and all the matches were played at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium. In this year's edition, four teams participated: Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Pakistan won the tournament by beating Bangladesh in the final by two runs.

Asia Cup Hosts 2010 - Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Hosts 2010 - Sri Lanka (Source:@ICC,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2010 - Sri Lanka (Source:@ICC,x.com)

The Asia Cup 2010 was the tenth edition of the prestigious tournament. The league was played in Sri Lanka, Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Only India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh took part in the competition. In the final, India defeated Sri Lanka by 81 runs to win a record 5th Asia Cup title. 

Asia Cup Hosts 2008 - Pakistan

Asia Cup Hosts 2008 - Pakistan (Source:@CallMeSheri1_,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2008 - Pakistan (Source:@CallMeSheri1_,x.com)

One of the most important talking points about the Asia Cup 2008 was that Pakistan hosted it for the first time, and this edition was played in ODI format. The six teams which took part in the tournament were India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the Asian associate nations, the UAE and Hong Kong. 

In the final of the Asia Cup 2008, Sri Lanka became the champions and defeated India by 100 runs.

Asia Cup Hosts 2004 - Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Hosts 2004 - Sri Lanka (Source:@ICC,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2004 - Sri Lanka (Source:@ICC,x.com)

The Asia Cup 2004 was held in Sri Lanka after a four-year gap. The teams that participated in the tournament were India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, the UAE and Hong Kong. In 2004, Sri Lanka thrashed India and won the final by 25 runs.

Asia Cup Hosts 2000 - Bangladesh

Asia Cup Hosts 2000 - Bangladesh (Source:@ICC,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 2000 - Bangladesh (Source:@ICC,x.com)

The seventh edition of the Asia Cup was held in Bangladesh between 29 May – 7 June 2000 at Dhaka's Bangabandhu National Stadium. India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh took part in the tournament. It is vital to note that Pakistan won their first-ever Asia Cup beating Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the final.

Asia Cup Hosts 1997 - Sri Lanka

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The 1997 Asia Cup was the sixth Asia Cup tournament, and the second to be held in Sri Lanka. Four teams took part in the tournament: India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In the 1997 Asia Cup, Sri Lanka won by eight wickets and defeated India to win its second Asia Cup.

Asia Cup Hosts 1995 - UAE

Asia Cup Hosts 1995 - UAE  (Source:@ACBofficials,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 1995 - UAE  (Source:@ACBofficials,x.com)

The 1995 Asia Cup was the fifth Asia Cup tournament, and the second to be held in Sharjah, UAE. Four teams took part in the tournament - India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. In the 1095 final, India beat Sri Lanka by 8 wickets to win its third consecutive Asia Cup.

Asia Cup Hosts 1990-91 - India

Asia Cup Hosts 1990-91 - India (Source:@KnightsVibe,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 1990-91 - India (Source:@KnightsVibe,x.com)

India hosted the the Asia Cup of 1990–91, which featured three teams in the marquee tournament - India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. It is worth mentioning that Pakistan did not participate in this edition due to disturbed political relations with India.

In the final of  1990–91 India defeated Sri Lanka by 7 wickets to win its second consecutive Asia Cup.

Asia Cup Hosts 1988 - Bangladesh

Asia Cup Hosts 1988 - Bangladesh (Source:@cricmawa,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 1988 - Bangladesh (Source:@cricmawa,x.com)

The 1988 Asia Cup was the third Asia Cup tournament, held in Bangladesh. The 1988 Asia Cup was a round-robin tournament where each team played the other three once, and the top two teams qualified for a place in the final. 

In the final of 1988, India defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets to win its second Asia Cup.

Asia Cup Hosts 1986 - Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Hosts 1986 - Sri Lanka (Source:@BLACKCAPS,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 1986 - Sri Lanka (Source:@BLACKCAPS,x.com)

The 1986 Asia Cup was the second Asia Cup tournament, and was held in Sri Lanka. The important factor about this edition was that three teams took part in this edition - Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.

India pulled out of the tournament and did not participate due to strained cricketing relations with Sri Lanka.

Asia Cup Hosts 1984 - UAE

Asia Cup Hosts 1984 - UAE (Source:@ICC,x.com)Asia Cup Hosts 1984 - UAE (Source:@ICC,x.com)

The 1984 Asia Cup was the first and inaugural edition of the historic tournament. It was held in Sharjah, UAE, and three teams took part: India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The 1984 Asia Cup was a round-robin tournament where each team played the other once. 

However, in the first edition, no finals took place and India won the tournament.

FAQs: Asia Cup Hosts

Q.1. Who will host the 2025 Asia Cup?

Answer: Officially hosted by India, the Asia Cup 2025 will be played at United Arab Emirates.

Q.2. When starts the Asia Cup 2025 schedule?

Answer: The tournament will begin with Afghanistan taking on Hong Kong on September 9 at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. 

Q.3. In which format Asia Cup 2025 will be played?

Answer: The Asia Cup 2025 will be played in the T20I format.

Q.4. Who is the captain of India in Asia Cup 2025?

Answer: In Asia Cup 2025 Suryakumar Yadav will captain team India.