The Asia Cup is one of the biggest multi-nation tournaments in cricket. The event was first introduced in 1984 and has since become a platform for top Asian sides to prepare for the World Cup (T20 and ODI). In the event’s nearly 40-year history, the tournament has expanded its reach and quality. With the tournament starting in just over a week, let us find out how many times has Bangladesh won Asia Cup:
How many times has Bangladesh won Asia Cup?
Bangladesh has never won the Asia Cup despite reaching the final twice, in 2012 and 2018. They lost to Pakistan in 2012 by the barest of margins (2 runs), while they tasted defeat at the hands of India in 2018 by just 3 wickets.
Bangladesh has participated in 12 out of the total 13 editions of the Asia Cup. The Bangla Lions made their Asia Cup debut in 1986, missing out on the inaugural edition in 1984, and have been present ever since.
Asia Cup 2023 Schedule – Revised
| Date | Venue | Match | Stage | Match Timing/Result |
| 6 Sep | Lahore | Pakistan vs Bangladesh | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST (Pak win by 7 wickets) |
| 9 Sep | Colombo | Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
| 10 Sep | Colombo | India vs Pakistan | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
| 11 Sep | Colombo | Reserve Day | (Ind won by 228 runs) | |
| 12 Sep | Colombo | India vs Sri Lanka | Super 4 | (India won by 41 runs) |
| 14 Sep | Colombo | Pakistan vs Sri Lanka | Super 4 | (Sri Lanka won by 2 wickets) |
| 15 Sep | Colombo | India vs Bangladesh | Super 4 | 3:00 PM IST |
| 17 Sep | Colombo | Final | 3:00 PM IST | |
| 18 Sep | Colombo | Reserve Day |
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