By Ankit Kumar | Updated: September 9, 2025 1:21 PM IST
The 17th edition of the Asia Cup starts today. The tournament was first held in 1984 and has since become one of the most prestigious cricket competitions in Asia. India is the most successful country in the tournament, having won the title eight times so far. This is followed by Sri Lanka, who have won the trophy six times.
The Asia Cup 2025 kicks off on September 9 in the UAE. This time, eight teams will participate in the Mahakumbh. Group A consists of India, Pakistan, Oman, and the UAE. Notably, Oman is playing in this tournament for the first time. Meanwhile, in Group B, teams from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong will try their luck.
India has recorded the most wins against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup. In a total of 13 matches, India has beaten Bangladesh 11 times, while facing defeat twice. This record shows the strength of India's team against Bangladesh.
Sri Lanka has defeated India the most times in the Asia Cup. India has beaten Sri Lanka 13 times in a total of 24 matches, but has also suffered defeat on 11 occasions. In the last Asia Cup 2023, India defeated Sri Lanka by 10 wickets in the final, which was a strong comeback for India.
India and Pakistan have always had a fierce rivalry in cricket. India has won 10 matches against Pakistan in the Asia Cup but has also lost six times. This time, the two teams will clash in Dubai on September 14, which cricket fans are eagerly waiting for.
India has never lost against Hong Kong, Afghanistan, UAE, and Nepal in the Asia Cup. India has shown its strength by beating Hong Kong three times, Afghanistan and UAE twice each, and Nepal once. It shows India’s robustness and superiority against diverse opposing teams.