List of all Asia Cup (T20I) winners from 2016 to 2025

Asia Cup was played in T20I format for the first time in 2016.

Asia Cup is one of the most entertaining multi-nation tournaments in international cricket, witnessing a battle among top cricketing teams from the Asian sub-continent. Asia Cup traces its origins to 1984, when the tournament was played for the first time in 50-over format.

The tournament, in the current era, takes place after a gap of every two years and helps the teams to prepare for the ICC event following it. India are the most successful side in the Asia Cup history with eight titles under their belt. Sri Lanka are next with six trophies, while Pakistan have won the tournament twice. Bangladesh have reached the final several times, but are yet to lay their hands on the gold.

Since its inception, Asia Cup was played in ODI format, however, ahead of the 2016 season, Asian Cricket Council (ACC) took the decision that the format of the tournament will be decided on the basis of the format of upcoming ICC events. Since, the ICC T20 World Cup 2016 was next, the 2016 edition of the tournament was played in T20I format.

Over the years, three editions of the tournament – 2016, 2022 and 2025 – have been played in T20I format. Below, we glance at all the winners of the T20I Asia Cup.

List of all Asia Cup (T20I) winners from 2016 to 2022

1. Asia Cup 2016 winners – India

Asia Cup 2016 witnessed a clash among five teams – India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, UAE, and Bangladesh, with the latter being the hosts. India won the tournament, becoming the first champions of the T20I Asia Cup.

Led by MS Dhoni, the Men in Blue were unbeaten in the tournament, winning all five of their matches. India clashes with Bangladesh in the final of the tournament, which took place at Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

In the final, the MS Dhoni & Co. outplayed Bangladesh by eight wickets in an encounter that was reduced to 15 overs per side due to rain. India restricted the hosts to 120/5 in the first innings as Bangladesh batters failed to attack Indian bowlers. Later, Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan (60) slammed a half-century to take his team home in the 14th over. He was also adjudged Player of the Match.

2. Asia Cup 2022 winners – Sri Lanka

In the 2022 edition, which was played in the UAE, six teams took part – India, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong. Sri Lanka and Pakistan made it to the final, which took place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

After being asked to bat first in the summit clash, Sri Lanka faced a batting collapse at the start and were left struggling at 58/5 at one stage. However, Bhanuka Rajapaksa (71*) led a fabulous fightback with his half-century. Along with him, Wanindu Hasaranga added crucial 36 runs as Sri Lanka posted 170/6.

Later, Pramod Madushan picked a four-wicket haul, while Hasaranga clinched three wickets as Sri Lanka bundled out Pakistan for 147 runs, winning the encounter by 23 runs. Rajapaksa was adjudged Player of the Match for his crucial knock.

3. Asia Cup 2022 winners – India

In the 2025 edition, which was also played in the UAE, a total of eight teams took part – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong and Oman. India and Pakistan made it to the final, for the first time in the history of Asia Cup, which was played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

In a nail-biter final clash, India held their nerves tight to win the clash and lift their second T20I Asia Cup title and overall ninth Asia Cup title. In the summit clash, India won the toss and opted to field first. After a strong start from Pakistan, India pulled back things nicely to bowl them out for 146.

During the chase, India had a shaky start. However, Tilak Varma (69), Sanju Samson (24) and Shivam Dube (33) held their nerves strong and helped India win the clash.

(List updated till 27th September, 2025)

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