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India's dominance in Asia Cup: A historical overview of their triumphs

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1984

India emerged as the winners of the inaugural Asia Cup, defeating Pakistan in the final.

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1986

India shared the title with Sri Lanka after the final match was abandoned due to rain.

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1988

India clinched their second Asia Cup title by defeating Sri Lanka in the final.

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1995

India secured their third Asia Cup championship, overcoming Sri Lanka in the final.

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2000

India triumphed in the Asia Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in a closely contested final.

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2008

India won the Asia Cup by defeating Sri Lanka in a high-scoring final.

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2010

India claimed the Asia Cup title, beating Sri Lanka in the final.

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2014

India won their sixth Asia Cup championship by defeating Pakistan in the final.

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2016

In a departure from the usual format, the Asia Cup was played in the Twenty20 format, and India emerged victorious by defeating Bangladesh in the final.

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2018

India won their seventh Asia Cup title by overcoming Bangladesh in the final.

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