The Asia Cup, which started in 1984, has become one of the most historical tournaments of cricket today. India has become the highest winner so far, which has won the trophy 8 times. At the same time, Sri Lanka has won the title 6 times and Pakistan 2 times. Put here in the Asia Cup, look at the 5 records of Team India, which are very difficult to break.
India’s 5 unbreakable record in Asia Cup
Most titles- India is the most often winning Asia Cup. He has played 11 finals so far, out of which 8 times have captured the trophy. At this time, in view of the stature of the Indian team in world cricket, hardly any team will be able to break this record of Asia Cup. Sri Lanka is closest to India, who has won the Asia Cup 6 times.
The biggest victory with a margin of runs- India has the record for the biggest win in the Asia Cup history. Team India defeated Hong Kong by 256 runs in 2008. For the last 17 years, this record is the name of the Indian team.
Win the Asia Cup 3 times in a row- India is the only country that has set a hat -trick to win the Asia Cup. Team India did this feat in 1988, 1990/1991 and 1995. Sri Lanka won the title 2 consecutive times in 2004 and 2008, but could not put a hat -trick.
Won the final by playing the lowest ball- Team India is also in the name of victory by playing the lowest ball in the Asia Cup final. In the final of the 2023 Asia Cup, the Sri Lankan team was reduced to just 50 runs. The Indian team achieved the target in just 37 balls without losing wickets.
Most sixes hit by a batsman- Rohit Sharma of India is in the name of India’s highest record in the Asia Cup. He hit a total of 28 sixes in the Asia Cup played in ODI format. At present, no Asian cricketer is active, who has also hit 10 sixes in the Asia Cup.
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