The Asia Cup 2025 has officially begun in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where Pakistan will kick off their campaign today against Oman, aiming to set momentum for the remainder of the tournament.
Historically, Pakistan, India, and Sri Lanka are the only three nations to have lifted the Asia Cup title, among them, India remains the most successful side, managing to win the trophy eight times.
Sri Lanka follows closely with six trophies, while Pakistan has secured the crown twice that too in the 50-over format.
Pakistan first triumphed in 2000 under captain Moin Khan’s leadership, defeating Sri Lanka in the final. That tournament, hosted by Bangladesh, saw Mohammad Yousuf claim the player-of-the-tournament award.
The Green Shirts’ second Asia Cup success came in 2012 when Misbah-ul-Haq led them to a thrilling two-run win against Bangladesh, producing one of the closest finals in tournament history.
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Umar Gul emerged as the leading wicket-taker in 2012, while Virat Kohli topped the batting charts. Shakib Al Hasan of Bangladesh was named the player of the tournament.
Since 2014, the Asia Cup has alternated between ODI and T20 formats, reflecting evolving dynamics of global cricket. This year’s event is being contested in the T20 format across UAE venues.
Facing debutants Oman, Pakistan will look to assess conditions in Dubai ahead of their marquee clash with India on September 14, Sunday.
Pakistan’s team management is expected to use today’s encounter to fine-tune their strategy.
With a strong record in regional competitions, Pakistan aims to add another chapter to their Asia Cup legacy while preparing for tougher battles later in the group stage.
