List of Asia Cup winning captains from its inception in 1984 to 2025:
The Asia Cup is one of the most prestigious cricket tournaments in the Asian continent, showcasing fierce competition among the top cricketing nations like India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. First held in 1984, the tournament was created to promote unity and strengthen cricketing ties among Asian countries under the Asian Cricket Council’s organization.
Over the years, it has witnessed unforgettable moments, legendary performances, and intense rivalries. The captains leading their teams to victory have left a remarkable legacy, inspiring millions of cricket fans across the world.
In this post, we take a look at the list of Asia Cup winning captains from the very beginning to the most recent edition, celebrating their leadership and contribution to the tournament’s history.
🏆 Asia Cup Winning Captains (1984–2025)
Year Winner Captain 1984 India Sunil Gavaskar 1986 Sri Lanka Duleep Mendis 1988 India Dilip Vengsarkar 1990-91 India Mohammad Azharuddin 1995 India Mohammad Azharuddin 1997 Sri Lanka Arjuna Ranatunga 2000 Pakistan Moin Khan 2004 Sri Lanka Marvan Atapattu 2008 Sri Lanka Mahela Jayawardene 2010 India MS Dhoni 2012 Pakistan Misbah-ul-Haq 2014 Sri Lanka Angelo Mathews 2016 India MS Dhoni 2018 India Rohit Sharma 2022 Sri Lanka Dasun Shanaka 2023
2025 India
India Rohit Sharma
Surya Kumar Yadav
India holds the record for the most Asia Cup titles, having won the tournament nine times, followed by Sri Lanka with six titles, and Pakistan with two.
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| Year | Winner | Captain |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | India | Sunil Gavaskar |
| 1986 | Sri Lanka | Duleep Mendis |
| 1988 | India | Dilip Vengsarkar |
| 1990-91 | India | Mohammad Azharuddin |
| 1995 | India | Mohammad Azharuddin |
| 1997 | Sri Lanka | Arjuna Ranatunga |
| 2000 | Pakistan | Moin Khan |
| 2004 | Sri Lanka | Marvan Atapattu |
| 2008 | Sri Lanka | Mahela Jayawardene |
| 2010 | India | MS Dhoni |
| 2012 | Pakistan | Misbah-ul-Haq |
| 2014 | Sri Lanka | Angelo Mathews |
| 2016 | India | MS Dhoni |
| 2018 | India | Rohit Sharma |
| 2022 | Sri Lanka | Dasun Shanaka |
| 2023 2025 | India India | Rohit Sharma Surya Kumar Yadav |
India holds the record for the most Asia Cup titles, having won the tournament nine times, followed by Sri Lanka with six titles, and Pakistan with two.