• Rohit Sharma became the third Indian captain to lead his side to Asia Cup title triumph twice.

  • Earlier in 2018, Rohit led India to Asia Cup glory.

From 1984 to 2023: List of Asia Cup Winning Captains, Player of the Match in Final and Player of the Series
Kuldeep Yadav - Player of the Series, Asia Cup 2023 (Photo Source: Twitter)

In a stunning display of cricketing dominance, India secured a resounding 10-wicket victory over Sri Lanka, claiming the coveted Asia Cup 2023 trophy on Sunday, September 17.

The match unfolded at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium, where Mohammed Siraj etched his name into the record books with remarkable figures of six for 21, bowling out Sri Lanka for a mere 50 runs after they opted to bat.

Subsequently, India’s opening duo of Shubman Gill and Ishan Kishan exhibited their batting prowess, chasing down the modest target in a mere 37 balls.

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The final match, which lasted just 22 overs, turned out to be a one-sided affair with India emerging as the clear victor. Siraj was rightfully awarded the Player of the Match for his sensational six-wicket haul, further solidifying his reputation as one of India’s premier fast bowlers. He concluded the tournament as India’s leading wicket-taker, amassing a total of 10 wickets in four innings.

With this comprehensive win, the Rohit Sharma-led Team India celebrated their Asia Cup 2023 triumph in style, reaffirming their dominance in the cricketing world and adding another feather to their illustrious cricketing cap.

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Here’s the complete list of Asia Cup winners with captain, player of the match in final and player of the tournament:

YearWinner       CaptainPlayer of the Match in FinalPlayer of the Series
2023IndiaRohit SharmaMohammed SirajKuldeep Yadav
2022Sri LankaDasun ShanakaBhanuka RajapaksaWanindu Hasaranga
2018IndiaRohit SharmaLitton DasShikhar Dhawan
2016IndiaMS DhoniShikhar DhawanSabbir Rahman
2014Sri LankaAngelo MathewsLasith MalingaLahiru Thirimanne
2012PakistanMisbah-ul-HaqShahid AfridiShakib Al Hasan
2010IndiaMS DhoniDinesh KarthikShahid Afridi
2008Sri LankaMahela JayawardeneAjantha MendisAjantha Mendis
2004Sri LankaMarvan AtapattuMarvan AtapattuSanath Jayasuriya
2000PakistanMoin Khan Moin Khan Mohammad Yousuf
1997Sri LankaArjuna RanatungaMarvan AtapattuArjuna Ranatunga
1995IndiaMohammad AzharuddinMohammad AzharuddinNavjot Sidhu
1990/91IndiaMohammad AzharuddinMohammad Azharuddin
1988IndiaDilip VengsarkarNavjot SidhuNavjot Sidhu
1986Sri LankaDuleep MendisJaved MiandadArjuna Ranatunga
1984IndiaSunil GavaskarSurinder Khanna

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