India have claimed the Asia Cup title a record eight times. The Indian cricket team has once again reached the final of the Asia Cup 2025, following a series of dominant performances throughout the tournament. They are set to face the Pakistan cricket team in the summit clash on Sunday, 28th September, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
India have been the standout team of the tournament, remaining unbeaten so far and aiming to extend that flawless run. Their campaign began with a commanding nine-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE), followed by a seven-wicket win against Pakistan.
In the group stage finale, India overcame Oman by 21 runs. They carried their momentum into the Super Four stage, first defeating Pakistan by six wickets and then securing a 41-run win over Bangladesh.
With two wins in the Super Four, India confirmed their spot in the final. Their most thrilling encounter came against Sri Lanka in a dead-rubber match, where both sides scored 202 runs, pushing the game into a Super Over. India comfortably chased the three runs required to claim victory.
India’s Record in Asia Cup Finals
India will face Pakistan in the final of the Asia Cup 2025, marking their 12th appearance in the tournament’s ultimate match. This will also be the third encounter between the two teams in the ongoing edition. Ahead of the final, let’s take a closer look at India’s record in Asia Cup finals.
India are the most successful team in Asia Cup history, having lifted the trophy eight times. Their first triumph came in the inaugural edition in 1984, which featured a round-robin format. India emerged victorious after finishing ahead of Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
Subsequent title wins came in 1988, 1990-91, 1995, 2010, 2016, 2018, and 2023. In total, India have played 11 Asia Cup finals, losing only three—in 1997, 2004, and 2008—all to Sri Lanka. Additionally, India became the first team to win the T20I Asia Cup when the format debuted in 2016.
India’s record in the Asia Cup finals
| Year | Format | Opponents | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Won by 6 wickets |
| 1990-91 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Won by 7 wickets |
| 1995 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Won by 8 wickets |
| 1997 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Lost by 8 wickets |
| 2004 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Lost by 25 runs |
| 2008 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Lost by 100 runs |
| 2010 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Won by 81 runs |
| 2016 | T20I | Bangladesh | Won by 8 wickets |
| 2018 | ODI | Bangladesh | Won by 3 wickets |
| 2023 | ODI | Sri Lanka | Won by 10 wickets |
