Asia Cup 2023
Top five most memorable matches in Asia Cup
With just a few days left for the Asia Cup 2023, all the cricketing teams are gearing up to win the title. Notably, Team India is one of the most successful teams, having won the title seven times, whereas defending champions Sri Lanka are in second place, having grabbed the title six times.
In addition, it will be interesting to witness which Asian Giant will take the trophy at the Asia Cup 2023. Notably, the spectators are eager to witness the much-anticipated clash between India and Pakistan, which is slated to take place on September 2 in Kandy. Speaking on the same subject, here are the top 5 most memorable moments during the Asia Cup.
5. Virat Kohli 182 runs against Pakistan in the 2012 Asia Cup 2012
Virat Kohli (Source – Twitter)
This was the most sensational batting performance by India’s star batter, Virat Kohli. Notably, on March 18, 2012, he helped the Men in Blue win the match by six wickets. Notably, on that day, the Men in Green posted a huge total of 329 runs in 50 overs, owing to magnificent hundreds from their openers, Mohammad Hafeez and Nasir Jamshed, who made 105 and 112 runs, respectively. Later, while chasing, the former India skipper’s sensational knock guided MS Dhoni’s side to a great victory.
4. India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 1984
India vs Pakistan Asia Cup 1984 (Source – Twitter)
This was the most exciting match, which enabled the Men in Blue to lift the Rothmans Asia Cup in 1984. Notably, on April 13, 1984, the Sunil Gavaskar-led side posted 188 runs in 46 overs. Later, while chasing, the Men in Green could only rack up 134 runs before getting all out, which helped Team India win the match.
3. Bangladesh vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2012 final
Bangladesh vs Pakistan Asia Cup 2012 final (Source – Twitter)
This was a pretty close match between Bangladesh and Pakistan during the Asia Cup 2012 final. Notably, on March 12, 2022, the Misbah-ul-Haq side posted 236/9 in the given 20 overs. Later, while chasing 237 runs, the hosts fell short by 2 runs as they could only managed scoring 234 runs. In addition, this match was initially on Bangladesh’s hands. But the team lost crucial wickets during the final overs, which enabled Pakistan to clinch the Trophy in the Asia Cup 2012.
2. Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 1986 final
Pakistan vs India Asia Cup 1986 final (Source – Twitter)
This game was regarded as one of the most historic matches. Notably, on April 18, 1986, the Pakistan team defeated India by one wicket to claim the title of the 1986 Asia Cup. Notably, on that day, Kapil Dev’s side posted 245 runs in the given 50 overs. Later, while chasing, the Men in Green reached the target on the last ball to win the title. In addition, the Men in Blue were in need of just one wicket to claim victory, but Pakistani star batter Javed Miandad‘s last ball boundary helped them defeat India.
1. Team India’s loss on Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th century against Bangladesh
Sachin Tendulkar (Source – Twitter)
Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar’s 100th century came at the wrong time, as the Men in Blue lost a close game against Bangladesh. Notably, on March 16, 2012, the MS Dhoni side posted 289/5 owing to a magnificent hundred by Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar, who hammered 114 runs from 147 balls, featuring 12 boundaries and a six. Later, while chasing, Bangladesh skipper Mushfiqur Rahim chipped in 46 runs from 25 balls to guide his team towards victory.