Asia Cup was launched in 1983 with the foundation of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC). The first Asia Cup was played in 1984 in the United Arab Emirates. India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka participated in the tournament. Team India emerged as the winner of the inaugural edition, while Sri Lanka was the runner-up.

To date, 15 editions of the tournament have been played. The ongoing 2023 Asia Cup is the 16th edition of the prestigious tournament. Sri Lanka has played the most Asia Cups (15) followed by India, Pakistan and Bangladesh (14 each).

India has won the Asia Cup seven times, Sri Lanka has won six times, and Pakistan has done it twice.

A look at the Asia Cup Winners List from 1984 to 2022

1984 - India

1986 - Sri Lanka

1988 - India

1991 - India

1995 - India

1997 - Sri Lanka

2000 - Pakistan

2004 - Sri Lanka

2008 - Sri Lanka

2010 - India

2012 - Pakistan

2014 - Sri Lanka

2016 - India

2018 - India

2022 - Sri Lanka