The Asia Cup is a tournament that holds immense value on the Indian subcontinent. In nearly 40 years of the event’s history, only three teams have successfully lifted the conveyed trophy. And now, with just less than two weeks left before the start of the Asia Cup 2023, the question one has is, Has Pakistan ever won Asia Cup? And how have they fared against the other two Asian giants in India and Sri Lanka?
Has Pakistan ever won Asia Cup?
Out of the total 12 editions of the Asia Cup they have participated in, Pakistan has won twice. The Men in Green lifted the title for the first time in 2000 when they defeated Sri Lanka by 39 runs in the final.
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Their second title came after a 12-year gap. This time, they beat Bangladesh in the final by the barest of margins (2 runs) and became the third team to win more than one title.
Their two titles are only bettered by India (6 titles) and Sri Lanka (5 titles).
India vs Pakistan H2H in Asia Cup
India and Pakistan have met each other 14 times in ODI Asia Cup history. India leads the head-to-head 7-5 in these matches, with two games washed out.
India has an edge over Pakistan in the most recent Asia Cup, which was played in 2018. In the 12th ODI edition, India emerged in both of their encounters, once in the Group Stage and then in the Super Four.
What is Pakistan’s win/loss record in Asia Cup?
The Men in Green have a win percentage of 59.09, winning 26 out of their 49 matches in the Asia Cup. They are once again behind the other two Asian giants, India and Sri Lanka.
Both India and Sri Lanka have sixteen losses each, while Pakistan has 18.
Co-hosts Sri Lanka has the most wins (34) and the best win percentage (65), while India remains a close second.
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