Ranking 5 best Asia Cups in history
Each edition has shown the amount of talent across Asia, making it one of the most looked-forward-to events in the cricketing calendar.
2. Asia Cup 2014:
The 2014 edition of the Asia Cup witnessed Sri Lanka emerge as champions. From the very first game, where they got past Pakistan by 12 runs, Sri Lanka remained consistent throughout the tournament. They followed it up with a two-wicket win against India, a 129-run victory over Afghanistan, and a three-wicket triumph against hosts Bangladesh. Undefeated in the group stage, Sri Lanka looked the most balanced side, with contributions coming from both bat and ball.
Meanwhile, the tournament had its share of memorable moments. Bangladesh nearly pulled off a shocker by scoring 326 against Pakistan, but Shahid Afridi’s explosive 59 off 25 balls sealed a narrow win for the Men in Green. The India-Pakistan clash also grabbed headlines, with Afridi once again finishing the game in style. However, Pakistan’s brilliance wasn’t enough in the final. The summit clash in Dhaka saw Sri Lanka face Pakistan once more and chase down 261 with five wickets in hand. With this win, Angelo Mathews’ team had an unbeaten campaign, lifting their fifth Asia Cup title.
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