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Overview of Asia Cup 2023
Begun in 1984, the Asia Cup is the biggest cricketing event in the Indian subcontinent. Held every two years, the tournament has produced some exciting moments. In the last season, Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 23 runs in Dubai, Sri Lanka became the champion.
As the tournament was not held in 2020 due to COVID-19 complications, the tournament will be held in back-to-back years – 2022 and 2023.
India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan are the most prominent teams in the tournament.
It is crucial to understand the following details, to excel in Asia Cup cricket betting.
- History & Legacy
- Winner’s List
- Stats & Records
- Format, Schedule & Venues
With an overall comprehension of these details, you can go Beyond Games and start betting on Asia Cup matches.
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Asia Cup History & Legacy
In 15 editions, India has won the most Asia Cup titles (7). Sri Lanka has clinched the silverware six times, while Pakistan has lifted the trophy twice. On the other hand, Bangladesh finished runner-up three times. Afghanistan, Hong Kong, and UAE have made a few appearances in the tournament.
Is India the hot pick in 2023 Asia Cup Betting?
India has dominated the tournament since its launch in 1984. The two-time World Champions won four of the first five editions of the Asia Cup. Sunil Gavaskar led India to the title in the inaugural edition. India overcame Sri Lanka and Pakistan in the league stage to become the first-ever Asia Cup Champions.
Check the summary of 1984 Asia Cup Results:
- Match One: Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by five wickets
- Match Two: India beat Sri Lanka by 10 wickets
- Match Three: India beat Pakistan by 54 runs
After this historical moment, in the next edition, India didn’t manage to qualify for the finals. India had pulled out of the tournament due to political reasons. Sri Lanka won its first major title two years later by defeating Pakistan in the 1986 Asia Cup final. However, the Indian team bounced back with a hat-trick of Asia Cup titles.
Dilip Vengsarkar led India to glory in 1988. Meanwhile, in 1990 and 1995, India lifted the title under the captaincy of Mohammad Azharuddin. Sri Lanka finished runner-up when India won three successive titles between 1988 and 1995.
The breakdown in the relationship between India and Pakistan forced ACC to cancel the 1993 Asia Cup. Like India’s absence in 1986, Pakistan pulled out from the 1992 Asia Cup held in India.
Now, India stands as one of the favourites to lift the trophy. Many gamblers are eyeing to place their bet on Asia cup, backing India.
Sri Lanka’s Emergence
Sri Lanka’s Emergence
Since its triumph in the 1996 World Cup, Sri Lanka emerged as one of the powerhouses in international cricket. In the 1997 Asia Cup, the Island nation emerged champions after a crushing eight-wicket victory over India in the final in Colombo. Arjuna Ranatunga guided Sri Lanka to the title with an unbeaten 62. Also, Marvan Atapattu and Sanath Jayasuriya played stellar knocks with the bat in the final.
The Asia Cup 2000 remains a special tournament for Pakistan, as the team led by wicket-keeper Moin Khan defeated Sri Lanka by 39 runs to win their maiden Asia Cup trophy. Yousuf Youhana and Adul Razzaq were the architects in the title win.
Sri Lanka went on to clinch back-to-back titles in 2004 and 2008. The 1996 World Cup winners defeated India on both occasions. Ajantha Mendis clinched a career-best 6/13 in the 2008 Asia Cup final, which saw Lankans clinch a crushing 100-run win in Karachi.
Sri Lanka is the second favourite for those who bet on Asia Cup cricket.
Most Interesting Season in Asia Cup History
The 2008 Asia Cup remains one of the most interesting tournaments in Asia Cup history.
- UAE and Hong Kong made their debuts in Asia Cup
- Ajantha Mendis grabbed two five-wicket hauls in the tournament – 5/22 vs UAE and 6/13 vs India
- Suresh Raina, Virender Sehwag, and MS Dhoni scored more than 1000 runs between them.
- Sachin Tendulkar missed the tournament due to a groin injury.
India and Sri Lanka have established their strengths and both of them won 4 trophies each at the end of 2008 season.
Road to 2023 Asia Cup
In the 2010 Asia Cup final, under MS Dhoni, India grabbed its fifth Asia Cup after an 81-run win over Sri Lanka. Dinesh Karthik and Ashish Nehra starred for India in the final played in Dambulla. It was the tenth edition of the Asia Cup.
The 2012 Asia Cup witnessed one of the most thrilling finals in the tournament’s history. Pakistan overcome Bangladesh in a final-ball thriller in Mirpur. The victory margin was just two runs. Pakistan lifted its second Asia Cup title, breaking the hearts of home fans.
Sri Lanka thwarted Pakistan’s hopes of back-to-back titles two years later. The ‘Men in Green’ lost to Sri Lanka by five wickets in the final. Lasith Malinga took five wickets, while Lahiru Thirimane struck a hundred.
India tasted back-to-back success in the 2016 and 2018 editions. On both occasions, India beat Bangladesh. The 2016 edition was the first tournament played in the T20 format. In a one-sided final, India cruised to an eight-wicket win.
Rohit Sharma-led India clinched a record seventh Asia Cup in 2018. Shikhar Dhawan was the player of the tournament with 342 runs, while Rashid Khan, Mustafizur Rahman, and Kuldeep Yadav picked up ten wickets each. India overcame Bangladesh by three wickets in the title clash.
In the 2022 edition of the Asia Cup, Sri Lanka, after losing the opening match, made a stunning comeback to win the title. Bhanuka Rajapaksa hit a brilliant 71 to set up a challenging total of 170 against Pakistan in the final. The Lankan bowlers came to the party as Pramod Madushan, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Chamika Karunaratne took nine wickets between them to restrict Pakistan to 147.